It's been a long time since we've done a Weekly Recap but I've finally emerged from my winter-long hibernation (only to find that it's now snowing). 2013 might have only just begun but we're already running at full-steam with no intention to let up. Last week I was shipped away to Paris for the first ever look at Lightning Returns (expect coverage to hit the blog later in the week) and this week we'll be putting our pwning skills to the ultimate test when we try out the recently announced Tomb Raider multiplayer. A few days into the New Year and it's already looking to be a fun-packed twelve months for Square Enix fans.

Community

• Gamer Chat: CES 2013 - 4K TVs, tactile responsive touch screens, Steam Boxes; there's plenty of new technology to get excited about. What's caught your eye at this year's CES?
• Tomb Raider Tours #14: Max Murray - Max Murray is one of the lucky Tomb Raider fans to have been chosen for an exclusive first look at the Tomb Raider multiplayer. Learn more about Max's passion for all things Lara Croft in this edition of the Tomb Raider Tours.
• Weekend Creation Challenge - Gameglobe fanatics have been given another great challenge, this time to build a mini-game. If you'd rather sit back and play - leaving the creation to the experts - then check out the results of last week's Weekend Creation Challenge for some fun games to play.
• Leaderboard Challenge - This seemingly simple Gameglobe level tasks you with climbing to the top of a temple in under one minute. Easy, but getting a high score will take real skill. Play Temple of Id today in your browser for free (no registration required).
• Tomb Raider Multiplayer session at CES - Meagan Marie draws back the curtains for a sneaky peak behind the CES Tomb Raider Multiplayer session.
• Favourite Absolution Moments #4 - Game Director Tore Blystad talks us through one of the most complicated and technically advanced areas of Hitman: Absolution, the train station.

Development

• Tomb Raider Xbox 360 Controller unveiled at CES - This limited edition Xbox 360 controller will leave your friends green with envy - it also comes with a code for an exclusive multiplayer character!
• The Final Hours of Tomb Raider: Multiplayer - BOOM! Multiplayer by Eidos Montreal revealed by everyone's favourite nerd, Zac Levi.
• Extended Final Fantasy XIV CGI trailer released - It may have been the End of an Era, but a new beginning awaits us all in this extended version of the Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn CGI trailer.
• Tomb Raider Multiplayer Screens - Exactly what it says on the tin! Fantastic new multiplayer screenshots to drool over.
• Branding in Hitman: Absolution - Roberto Marchesi describes the lengths that are taken to make believable worlds.
• End of Year Slam-Dunks - Sleeping Dogs celebrates some of its 2012 highlights.
• FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Test - Now Recruiting Testers! - Registration for the FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is open! What are you waiting for? Sign-up now!
• What is this First Blood everyone is talking about? - Heroes and Generals divulges new details of First Blood, the introduction level for new players before they're dispatched into the harsh realities of war. 
• Reto-Moto is looking for more supporters! - Want to work in the games industry? Reto-Moto (creators of Heroes and Generals) is recruiting! 

In the news

• Xbox 360 TOMB RAIDER Limited Edition Wireless Controller + how to win one (Major Nelson)
• Try Tomb Raider's Multiplayer For Yourself (IGN UK)
• Tomb Raider Multiplayer: Team Deathmatch Developer Commentary (IGN)
• Square Enix Announces Limited Edition for Hitman HD: Trilogy (ToneZone)
• How Luminous Studio is preparing Square Enix for the next-gen (Shack News)