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A tweet from the Riders Republic Twitter account confirmed the delay, noting that the game would now come “later this year” with no firm date provided. Ubisoft didn’t cite a reason for the delay, with the tweet just noting that the additional development will be used to “deliver the best fun fueled experience to our players.” … [Read more...] about Riders Republic delayed to later this year, shifting Ubisoft’s 2021 plans

Over the past decade, public opinion on Scott Pilgrim has shifted. While many fans fell in love with the nerdy coming of age story in the late 2000s, it’s come under more scrutiny in recent years. Plot points that once flew under readers’ radars, like the 23-year-old hero’s uncomfortable relationship with a high schooler, carry different weight in a modern, socially conscious context (developer Ubisoft has found itself in a similar situation following a wave of abuse allegations at the studio this past summer). Considering that the re-release is bound to take fans back a decade, this kind of re-examination of a formative piece of media is not only inevitable, but healthy. … [Read more...] about Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game — Complete Edition review: Double nostalgia

In the short few years since that historic fallout, EA appeared to take the backlash to heart. The studio went on to release Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in 2019, which focused on single-player storytelling with no hidden fees. Just last fall, it returned to multiplayer with Star Wars: Squadrons. The aerial combat game was imagined as a “you-get-what-you-paid-for” experience that didn’t feature any microtransactions or pricey DLC. EA even decided to break its own promise by offering unplanned free content based on the enthusiastic response from fans. … [Read more...] about EA’s Star Wars stranglehold is gone, just as the games were getting good

Google’s Stadia Controller has a layout similar to a PlayStation one, with the two thumb sticks placed on the lower half of the controller. Using the Google Stadia application, you can register the controller to your Stadia account, allowing you to play across multiple screens and connecting directly to Google’s service for a more precise experience. The Stadia Controller currently sells for $70 and is available in three colors: Clearly White, Just Black, and Wasabi. … [Read more...] about Amazon Luna vs. Google Stadia