Here's a couple of photographs of the new Lara Croft. The lady in question is Alison Carroll from Croydon, strangely she's not a professional model (yet anyway) but has a background in gymnastics. Tomb Raider: Underworld, the next game in the series is due in November.

Alison Carroll says; "This is a fantastic opportunity and I am really looking forward to embracing Lara’s world" said Alison Carroll "I still can’t believe they chose me to take on the role of Lara – and I can’t wait to get stuck in. This is my dream job – I have always wanted to be an action hero and hope to be able to use my gymnastic ability to perform all of Lara’s stunts. It is slightly daunting but I am really excited at the same time."

Sarah Hoeksma, Eidos Group Marketing Director says; "With her tremendous athletic ability, dance training and striking look we feel Alison embodies all the assets required to be the live model of Lara Croft, and we are really looking forward to working with her."