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Open World Star Wars Game From EA Vancouver Canceled

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In 2017, Star Wars fans grew incredibly weary of EA’s decision making in regards to the upcoming Visceral developed Star Wars title code-named, Ragtag. Led by Uncharted director Amy Hennig, EA shut down the operation alongside Visceral Games and presumably moved development over to one of their worldwide studios, EA Vancouver.

Just over one year later, a report from Kotaku confirms the now open world Star Wars game has officially been canned. The original game from Visceral was said to be a “linear action-adventure game” but switched to “an experience that players will want to come back to and enjoy for a long time to come”, as stated by EA after changing studios.

“A development team from across EA Worldwide Studios will take over development of this game, led by a team from EA Vancouver that has already been working on the project.” – EA

The new project was then re-named to a new code-name, Orca, and was set to become an incredibly ambitious title. Players reportedly would take on the role of a scoundrel or bounty hunter set across numerous open worlds. Players could also find themselves working with various factions from the Star Wars universe.

However, EA still plans to release a new Star Wars game this fall with Respawn’s Jedi: Fallen Order. Respawn is responsible for the mech first-person shooter series, Titanfall.

Some speculation addresses EA’s decision to cancel the open-world Orca in favor of working towards a smaller scale title which would push the release date closer to a 2020 launch. A release window was never announced for Orca but was presumably a ways off, further resulting in EA canceling the project for good.

 

Source: Kotaku

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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