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Tag: far cry 4

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Column

Far Cry 4 Is the Perfect ‘Ubisoft Game’

We’re well into the first months of the 9th console generation, and with it the closing years of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox ...
By Elijah BeahmDecember 24, 2020
Gameumentary

Journey to the Savage Planet Interview – A Charming Adventure Awaits

Journey to the Savage Planet was our surprise game of E3 2019. Nick Calandra had a chance to sit down with Creative Director ...
By Nick CalandraJune 18, 2019
Gallery of the Day

8 Dinner Scenes That Redefine Awkward In Gaming

Before the holiday season hits, it’s always good to prepare mentally and physically for awkward dinners with the extended family. No matter how ...
By Kevin Thielenhaus Legacy AuthorAugust 14, 2017
Critical Intel

Totally Selfish Post-Holiday Self Gifting Guide

Happy New Year! The season of celebratory excess has come to a close and a new year lies ahead. But now that you’re ...
By Robert Rath Legacy AuthorJanuary 2, 2015
Critical Intel

Fact and Fiction – The Culture and Politics of Kyrat

Last week we explored how Ubisoft crafted a strikingly authentic Himalayan landscape for Far Cry 4. But there’s a lot more to a ...
By Robert Rath Legacy AuthorDecember 18, 2014
Critical Intel

How Far Cry 4 Nailed the Himalayas

Ubisoft’s team was on a narrow cliff-side path when the attack came. It was a common setting for Nepal — a strip of ...
By Robert Rath Legacy AuthorDecember 11, 2014
Extra Punctuation

A New Commandment for Developing Games With RPG Elements

Stop the presses, everyone, I’ve figured out a new thing about modern triple-A game design that annoys me. Yes, another one to add ...
By Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw Legacy AuthorDecember 9, 2014
Reviews

Far Cry 4 Review – Mayhem and Honey Badgers

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Published by Ubisoft. Released on November 18, 2014. Available on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One (Reviewed). ...
By Paul Goodman Legacy AuthorNovember 24, 2014
Previews

Far Cry 4 Preview – What Will You Find in Shangri-La?

Since its announcement earlier this year, Far Cry 4 has received some criticism for its apparent portrayal of subjugation of a dark-skinned person ...
By Joshua Vanderwall Legacy AuthorAugust 13, 2014
e3 2014

Editorial: Omitting Women From Games Because “It’s Too Hard” is Unacceptable

Between Far Cry 4 and Assassin’s Creed Unity, Ubisoft had a very impressive showing at E3 2014. Both games were winners of The ...
By Sarah LeBoeuf Legacy AuthorJune 14, 2014
e3 2014

Far Cry 4 Hands On – Ride the Elephant

There’s a lot to like about weaponized animals in Ubisoft’s Himalayan romp. The fictional mountain country of Kyrat is pretty special. It’s got ...
By Greg Tito Legacy AuthorJune 10, 2014
e3 2014

Far Cry 4: See the First Five Minutes – Update Gameplay!

Far Cry 4 opens with a border crossing gone wrong. Update: Co-op, even with PS4 friends that don’t own the game. Ubisoft opened ...
By Mike Hoffman Legacy AuthorJune 10, 2014
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