The Weekly Recap suffered an unplanned hiatus last week while we drowned in content overload and post-Eurogamer Expo news. But now we're back, better, stronger, more caffeine-fuelled than before, ready to deliver you last weeks news in record speed (okay, so we're a few hours late).

• Eurogamer Expo Round-Up - If you missed out on the mighty Eurogamer Expo then we feel for you. To make up for this lost opportunity we've got videos, photos, and information straight from the showfloor.
• Eurogamer Expo 2012: Tomb Raider Community Night - We don't do things by half measures here at Square Enix HQ, so we also held a Community Day for some of our biggest Tomb Raider fans. If you're looking to attend similar events in the future make sure you follow us on Facebook and twitter for more chances.
• The Final Hours of Tomb Raider: Origins of a Story - Episode 2 of "The Final Hours" is finally out. Tell us what you thought of it in our call for questions.
• Hitman: Absolution Contracts Walkthrough - 18 minutes of pure unadulterated gameplay footage! 18 minutes! Need we say anymore? Watch it now.
• Gamer Chat: Fantasy Tag Teams - We're not holding any punches with the latest edition of Gamer Chat, we want to hear which characters you think would make the perfect tag team?
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Culinary Creation Contest - Grab your oven mitts and get cooking, there's virtual prizes to be won! Om nom nom.
• New Hitman: Absolution "The Kill" Trailer - There's plenty of ways to eliminate your mark but which method will you choose? (We went with a disco ball to the noggin').
• GameGlobe is as easy as 1, 2, 3... - The concept of making your own game may come across as quite daunting, but as this video shows you'll be making your own little worlds in no time with Gameglobe.
• Edinburgh Distant Worlds Tickets Running Out - Missed out on tickets for the Royal Albert Hall Distant Worlds concert? Don't panic, there's still some left for the Edinburgh concert...just! Get them before they run out.
• Tomb Raider @ Igromir 2012 - Meagan Marie and the Tomb Raider crew are at Igromir in Russia! Take a look at the fantastical amounts of photos our snap-happy friends have been taking here, here, and here (oh and here).
• Square Enix Art Auction to Benefit Child’s Play Charity - What's could be better than getting your hands on some exclusive Square Enix items? Doing it for charity, that's what! Sleeping Dogs, Hitman: Absolution and Tomb Raider will all be giving away items in our NYCC Charity Auction.
• The Crystal Habit Monthly #13 is live! - Get your monthly dose of all things Tomb Raider in the latest edition of the Crystal Dynamics newsletter.
• Get Wei His Free T-Shirt Early - Our friends at United Front Games have a cool new outfit unlock for Wei Shen. Band up with your Sleeping Dogs community brethren and unlock this epic t-shirt.
• New Reveals at NYCC - If you've fallen deep into the world of Sleeping Dogs and are clamouring for more, then you'll want to keep an eye on New York Comic Con where the next batch of download content is to be announced.
• Which is your Favourite Class? - Heroes of Ruin is still going strong and by now we're sure you've settled on one class alone. What's your favourite?

In the news

• Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Alpha Should Begin Around October End (Siliconera)
• Rhianna Pratchett: Rewriting Lara Croft (GamesIndustry.biz)
• Croft manner: Tomb Raider art director Brian Horton discusses Lara’s latest rebirth (Edge)
• Hitman: Absolution - 9 reasons we're excited about more meticulous murdering (Games Radar)
• Square Enix’s New York Comic Con 2012 plans revealed (Examiner)
• The One Final Fantasy Game You Should Play (VentureBeat)
• Final Fantasy anniversary interview: Toriyama speaks (VG247)
• Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMIX is in development at Square Enix's Osaka studio (RPGSite)
• Square Enix announces Final Fantasy Tribute ~Thanks~ (Destructoid)