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Ubisoft is pitching Outlaws as the "first open-world Star Wars game," which I thought was interesting so soon after we got Jedi: Survivor. Here's what they had to say on that, it's nature as a single player game, whether it'll have RPG mechanics or loot, and more.
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We talked to Star Wars: Outlaws' game director and narrative director about that gameplay walkthrough, what makes their open world "unique", and its similarities to the cancelled Project Ragtag. And yes, that's "definitely Han Solo." eurogamer.net/ubisoft-massiv
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Now that was a show. Now to wait to play everything on offer...
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Microsoft's brilliant Xbox Games Showcase teased the best line-up in years - if you can wait to play it eurogamer.net/microsofts-xbo
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Been following this situation in Pokémon Go the last couple days. Niantic has told me it's an error, and errors happen, but it should not be left - continually - to a game's community to flag huge issues like this when people's time and money are involved
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Nintendo has (officially) parted ways with its former Russian boss -but will remain in close partnership
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Nintendo's controversial Russian CEO is no longer employed by the company, Eurogamer can reveal - though his side company now operates Switch support in the region eurogamer.net/nintendos-cont
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Really strong third-party showing, decent first-party focus on Bungie and Haven. Surprised not to see any other first-party stalwarts outside of Spidey. Great show, and intriguing tease of handheld hardware - wonder how much that costs.
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Finally watched Ant-Man Quantumania at the weekend. Does anyone else do that thing with sub-par Marvel stuff these days where they then spend the next week dreaming up ways it could have been better? Or just me.
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Eurogamer's Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review is here, from
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A terrific Breath of the Wild follow-up with some brilliant new systems, amazing views and more dungeon-type spaces, plus a slightly deadening emphasis on gathering resources. Our The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: eurogamer.net/the-legend-of-
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Finally, Eurogamer reviews commissions are now £350, a rate we've increased slightly as of a couple of months ago. Regular freelancers can look forward (?) to a big ol' guide and template from me very soon explaining everything too, so everyone's in the loop :)
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