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Kessel Re-Run | Star Wars: Outlaws is completely unoriginal, but that's kind-of the best part

It's not innovative, but sometimes the best thing about Star Wars is that it's unmistakably Star Wars.

Dec. 20, 2024 James Billcliffe

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Sigh | XDefiant becomes the latest live service thing to bite the bullet, with Ubisoft set to shutter studios and lay off up to 277 staff

"Unfortunately, the journey became too much to sensibly continue."

Dec. 4, 2024 Mark Warren

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TOP OF THE DROPS | The best PlayStation Plus games on PS4 and PS5 in 2024

Our top picks for Sony's money-saving subscription service!

Dec. 1, 2024 Connor Makar

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Broken Window | Turns out you're not the only one who can't play Star Wars Outlaws after a Windows 11 update, and Microsoft is suggesting you hold off updating your PC until there's a fix

Ubisoft has offered up a temporary fix for Outlaws in the meantime.

Nov. 25, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Black Friday | Star Wars Outlaws down to just $50 ahead of Black Friday, I might actually play it now

No more forced stealth, could be the move.

Nov. 21, 2024 Joe O’Neill-Parker

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I'll Pass | After a leak suggest Assassin's Creed Shadows will be getting a battle pass, Ubisoft sets the record straight on what you'll actually be paying for

Or what you won't be paying for, rather.

Nov. 16, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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NFTotal Domination | Good news, the five saddest people on Earth: one player was reportedly insta-winning every match in Ubisoft's NFT RPG, until a ban, a fix, and then a kinda awkward unban

Apparently, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, which is definitely a name, just had an unfortunate bug.

Nov. 4, 2024 Mark Warren

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Hard Times | "Ending Desmond's arc was a difficult decision" - Assassin's Creed's boss on the issues the series faced with its modern day storyline, and what Shadows is doing to fix it

Though it's still unclear whether it'll be successful or not.

Nov. 4, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Lost Crown | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's team reportedly disbanded, with Ubisoft execs seemingly not being fans of a potential sequel, despite all the positive reviews

A senior producer on the game says "most" members of the Lost Crown team have been "shifted to other projects that will benefit from their expertise".

Oct. 23, 2024 Mark Warren

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Buyout? | Tencent is reportedly considering buying Ubisoft: here’s why (and it’s a crying shame)

After the past few years of acquisitions and layoffs soon-after, it's hard to feel optimistic over news of another potential takeover

Oct. 4, 2024 Connor Makar

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Crash and Bespin | Star Wars Outlaws' latest patch brings more stealth tweaks, and a fix that's sadly too late to undo the monumental damage I've inflicted on Kay's insurance premiums

Jabba The Hutt's a tough negotiator, so her no claims bonus probably wasn't protected either.

Oct. 4, 2024 Mark Warren

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Landoing Soon | Star Wars Outlaws' Lando DLC arrives in November alongside a Steam release, with Ubisoft's teams "fully mobilised" on "multiple" updates

This comes after the publisher admitted that the game's "initial sales proved softer than expected".

Sept. 26, 2024 Mark Warren

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Animust Be Delayed | Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed to February 2025, so you'll have to wait a bit longer to see some lovely clouds

"We realise we need more time to polish and refine the experience."

Sept. 25, 2024 Mark Warren

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Worth The Wait | You might have been waiting for years for an Assassin's Creed set in Japan, but Ubisoft thinks right now is "great timing"

Agree to disagree.

Sept. 22, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Stratus Effect | Assassin’s Creed Shadows has got one massive, gorgeous, secret weapon up its sleeve to make it more immersive than ever: clouds

Shadows is the first Assassin’s Creed game that has been specifically designed for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles - and, boy, does it show.

Sept. 16, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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Babu Freaks | Star Wars Outlaws understands the importance of weird little guys and Glup Shittos

There's no Star Wars without them.

Sept. 9, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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Sneaky | Yes, Star Wars Outlaws' creative director knows the instant-fail stealth missions are annoying, but don't worry, there's a patch coming soon

Those of you that have already beaten them can have bragging rights as a consolation prize.

Sept. 8, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Blast It All | Star Wars Outlaws wades into the whole Han Solo/Greedo who shot first debate, proves it's fallen for charismatic Corellian smuggler propaganda

Feature, not a bug.

Sept. 2, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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PODCAST | What's the best Star Wars game that isn't even a Star Wars game? You may have played it years ago...

It's the most copied and parodied IP ever, and its influences are well documented. So you can find Star Wars' DNA almost anywhere you care to look.

Aug. 30, 2024 Jim Trinca

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Feelin' Lucky | How to win at Kessel Sabbacc in Star Wars Outlaws

Hints and tips on the best strategies to turn this game of chance into a game of skill.

Aug. 30, 2024 Rebecca Jones

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Master of the Galaxy | Star Wars Outlaws slicing puzzle explained

Slicing in Star Wars Outlaws can be great fun once you understand what the mini-game entails, but if it's left you feeling a bit too puzzled, here's an explainer of the rules.

Aug. 30, 2024 Rebecca Jones

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Big Boss Man | Should you sell Gorak's Ring in Star Wars Outlaws?

Nix nicked this nifty trinket, but now what should you do with it?

Aug. 30, 2024 Rebecca Jones

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A Quick Buck | How to earn Credits fast in Star Wars Outlaws

Credits make the galaxy go 'round, and nobody knows this better than a wretched scumbag like Kay, so here's how to line your pockets as fast as possible.

Aug. 30, 2024 Rebecca Jones

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Git Gud | Star Wars Outlaws experts and abilities: Unlock criteria for every ability

Unlock conditions for all 60 abilities in Star Wars: Outlaws, plus the experts you need to schmooze to get them.

Aug. 30, 2024 Rebecca Jones

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Merqaal Modeling | Star Wars Outlaws gets a day one PC hotfix to help keep things stable while you do a full 4090 ray-traced photoshoot with Nix

Look, we don’t blame you, he’s a cool little fella.

Aug. 30, 2024 Mark Warren

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Coruscantpensation | Have you been involved in a Star Wars Outlaws playthrough restart that wasn't your fault? You may be entitled to some Trailblazer bling and Ubisoft points

Hey, at least Ubisoft is offering early access folks some compensation for their lost hours.

Aug. 29, 2024 Mark Warren

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Back to Bespinning | A big Star Wars Outlaws PS5 patch is trapping some players in space, and Ubisoft's advising those who may be affected to start over from scratch

Not ideal for those who invested to be able to enjoy early access to their interstellar adventure.

Aug. 28, 2024 Mark Warren

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On The Run | Star Wars Outlaws review round-up - all the scores for Ubisoft's latest open-world adventure

Undecided on Star Wars Outlaws? All these reviews might help you figure it out.

Aug. 26, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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HUTT PROPERTY | Star Wars Outlaws Review: a tale of thieves that's full of borrowed mechanics

Only Ubisoft could have pulled off this dense, moreish romp through the grubbier side of the galaxy.

Aug. 26, 2024 Jim Trinca

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Switchbuckling | A new Witcher 3 mod lets Geralt get his Assassin's Creed Black Flag on and pilot a full-size ship that I'm dubbing 'The Jankdaw'

Look, it's natural to sit weirdly floating in the air in front of your frigate's wheel as you steer, Edward Kenway did it all the time.

Aug. 23, 2024 Mark Warren

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They're Sabacc | Star Wars Outlaws DLC roadmap revealed, and it includes gambling with the fan fave character who famously lost the best ship in the galaxy via a bad bet

Look, all I'm saying is that if he goes whatever the Sabacc equivalent of all-in is, Kay Vess should probably call his bluff.

Aug. 6, 2024 Mark Warren

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Yell-No | Star Wars Outlaws features an accessibility mode aimed at people afflicted by the most debilitating phobia in gaming, a fear of slightly annoying hints

It's ok, you can explore every nook and cranny of the galaxy without having to see any (don't panic, I'm about to write it) yellow paint.

July 31, 2024 Mark Warren

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Watch_Hutts | 'You could call it Grand Theft Andor' Star Wars Outlaws has been pulled from an alternate dimension where teenagers get to pitch Star Wars games, and they actually get made

What if they did a Star Wars game that was like GTA, and there were a bunch of different planets, and you had a cool dog?

July 30, 2024 Jim Trinca

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It's Still Going | Assassin's Creed Shadows' never-ending discourse has ended up reaching the Japanese government, but, no, it probably won't lead to anything

Just because some politicians have had an exchange about a thing, that doesn't necessarily mean Ubisoft's in any kind of actual trouble.

July 24, 2024 Mark Warren

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Tapping The Sign | Assassin's Creed Shadows is a game, not a history essay, Ubisoft reminds folks as it apologises for promo that's "caused concern within the Japanese community"

Yes, there's some chat about Yasuke in here, because that terrible discourse about him will never end.

July 23, 2024 Mark Warren

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Greedo Shot First | There's finally a Starfield mod that'll let you hang out solo or with your crew in Star Wars' iconic Mos Eisley Cantina

Bethesda's galaxy definitely needed more wretched hives of scum and villainy.

July 18, 2024 Mark Warren

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Talking Shop | "We all dream of being able to one day make a Star Wars game" How Ubisoft locked down the Star Wars license for Star Wars Outlaws

Ubisoft Massive's next AAA game all stemmed from a conversation at E3 2018

July 10, 2024 Connor Makar

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Raving About It | Subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online? Never got round to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope? Aren't you lucky, because it's free to play this week

What's better than free?

July 8, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Return To Port? | Get ready for some Assassin's Creed remakes, says Ubisoft CEO, as everyone and their mum starts chanting about Black Flag

No offense, cities, we all just love a good boat.

June 28, 2024 Mark Warren

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We're Not Kidding | The most interesting thing about the Beyond Good and Evil remaster is that it confirms Beyond Good & Evil 2 isn't weird pig-man food

Dry your eyes, Beyond Good and Evilers, your hope might not be dead after all.

June 21, 2024 Mark Warren

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Gearing up | Assassin's Creed Shadows game director reveals the game's trick to encourage character swapping

While you won't be forced to swap between Yasuke and Naoe for the most part, there's a little trick to nudge you along.

June 12, 2024 Connor Makar

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Light and Shadow | Assassin's Creed Shadows gets a massive 12 minute gameplay trailer, and both Yasuke and Naoe get their own dedicated time to shine

Assassin's Creed Shadows was given the proper treatment earlier during Ubisoft Forward, after weeks of teasers and brief trailers.

June 10, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Xtra Special Show | XDefiant season one revealed at Ubisoft Forward, and we (finally) get a release date for the new content in July

Here it is, some FPS stuff to stare at through your scope.

June 10, 2024 Mark Warren

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Star-t Getting Hyped | Star Wars Outlaws shows off some more gameplay at Ubisoft Forward

Blasters at the ready, here's another look at Kay and Nix's space scoundrel adventure.

June 10, 2024 Mark Warren

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Kay Oh | Star Wars Outlaws is a major cinematic milestone for Star Wars games – and a cracking start to Ubisoft's stewardship of the IP

We checked out Star Wars: Outlaws at Summer Game Fest 2024, and it's looking really good.

June 10, 2024 Connor Makar

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Ubi Quiet And Watch | Watch the Ubisoft Forward live stream here

A bit of Star Wars, a bit of Assassin's Creed, and a bit of FPS fun are all already penciled in.

June 10, 2024 Mark Warren

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Massive | Star Wars: Outlaws makes a swift appearance at Summer Game Fest, more to come on Monday

While brief, the teaser gave us an exciting glimpse at what’s to come.

June 7, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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ABSOLUTLEY RAVING | XDefiant leaks suggest future factions might include Assassin's Creed and... Rabbids?

Somehow The Crew is planned too.

June 2, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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DEFYING EXPECTATIONS | XDefiant dares to ask the question: "What if Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was good?"

'Call of Duty meets hero shooters' could be done right after all.

May 31, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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GOING LONG | XDefiant is fantastic - but can it last with a new Call of Duty on the horizon?

I'm having a grand ol' time with XDefiant, but whether or not it can hang around in the long term remains to be seen.

May 24, 2024 Connor Makar

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