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As the first Far Cry game set in the USA, the upcoming entry in Ubisoft’s open-world shooter series has created some hot debate amongst fans and critics alike. Taking place in the fictional Hope County, nestled within the deep wilderness of Montana, the central character will come into conflict with Eden’s Gate, a powerful and growing cult led by the charismatic Joseph Seed. Tackling some topics and imagery related to religious extremism and the cult of personality, Far Cry 5‘s narrative feels rather timely.

After spending some time playing the game at a Ubisoft press event in Livermore, CA–which included a crossbow range and tons of barbecue–we took some time to discuss what Far Cry 5 is setting out to do. In the above video, Aaron Sampson, Jean-Luc Seipke, Mike Mahardy, and Alessandro Fillari had a chat about how Far Cry 5 handles its topics and the current timing of its release, while also reveling in the sort of open-world hijinks that players would expect from the series. While the setting and politics surrounding the game are receiving much attention, the game is still what many fans of Ubisoft’s open-world shooter can expect.

Along with our talks about the tone and story, Aaron and I shared some stories of a few of the side quests and events that took place during our session–including a few missions that went horribly wrong. We also got to talk about the added scope of the co-op play and just how much you push the game with a friend.

For more info about Far Cry 5, be sure to check out our interview with lead writer Drew Holmes and lead actor Greg Bryk about the making of the game, along with some videos showing off the more ridiculous and over-the-top moments of action.

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March is now underway, which means players have a slew of new titles to look forward to. In contrast to last month, which was dominated by remasters and re-releases like Shadow of the Colossus and Bayonetta 2, March is filled with some of the year’s most anticipated sequels, including Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom and Far Cry 5. On top of those games, players will be able to pick up some intriguing original titles like A Way Out and the crime-solving Pokemon game Detective Pikachu on 3DS this month.

Below, you can find a roundup of the biggest games set to arrive on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and 3DS in March 2018. For a full look at all of the major titles coming to each platform throughout the rest of the year, check out our comprehensive 2018 game release date list.

Kirby Star Allies (Switch) — March 16

This month’s big Switch exclusive is Kirby Star Allies, the first Kirby game developed for Nintendo’s hybrid console. Like most of the puffball’s previous adventures, Star Allies is a side-scrolling platformer through the colorful world of Dream Land, which is under attack by a dark new force. On top of his signature copy ability, Kirby can now toss hearts at enemies to turn them into allies, who can be controlled by up to three other players for co-op platforming.

More Details:

• Nintendo Switch Exclusive Kirby Game Features A Weirdly Buff King Dedede
• All The New Switch Games Shown During The Nintendo Direct January 2018

Sea of Thieves (Xbox One, PC) — March 20

Rare’s highly anticipated pirate game, Sea of Thieves, makes landfall on Xbox One and PC this month. The online co-op adventure puts players in the role of a pirate, banding together with friends to sail the high seas, plunder treasure, and do battle with other pirate crews in the name of becoming a pirate legend. The title is also the first Microsoft exclusive to arrive on Xbox Game Pass the same day it launches and supports cross-play between Xbox One and PC.

More Details:

• Sea of Thieves: 10 Reasons We’re Excited
• Sea of Thieves Has Huge Potential, But We Have Some Concerns

A Way Out (PS4, Xbox One, PC) — March 23

EA’s innovative co-op game, A Way Out, arrives on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on March 23. Developed by Hazelight, the studio founded by the creators of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out puts players in the roles of Leo and Vincent, two former convicts on the lam after breaking out of prison. What makes the game unique is that it can only be played cooperatively, either locally or online, as both players need to work in tandem to outrun the police and survive outside of prison.

More Details:

• EA’s Co-Op Prison Escape Game Crosses A Big Milestone
• New Co-Op Game Lets You Play With A Friend Who Doesn’t Own It

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (PS4, PC) — March 23

After several delays, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is finally slated to arrive on PS4 and PC this month. The sequel to PS3‘s beloved RPG Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, Revenant Kingdom takes place hundreds of years after the first game and follows the story of Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, the deposed boy-king of Ding Dong Dell who sets off to found his own kingdom. The game also features a completely revamped battle system, as well as kingdom-building and real-time strategy elements.

More Details:

• Check Out A New Boss Fight From PS4/PC’s Beautiful RPG Ni No Kuni 2
• Ni No Kuni 2 Makes Some Dramatic Changes To The Series’ Battle System

Far Cry 5 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) — March 27

Ubisoft’s controversial new Far Cry game, Far Cry 5, arrives near the tail end of March, closing the month out in spectacular fashion. Set in Hope County, Montana, an isolated mountain region overrun by a cult of religious extremists known as Eden’s Gate, the ambitious first-person shooter features a vast open world and plenty of over-the-top heroes and villains, including a murderous grizzly bear named Cheeseburger. The game also supports online co-op, allowing you to take down zealots with a friend.

More Details:

• Far Cry 5’s DLC Sounds Crazy
• New Far Cry 5 Gameplay Shows Familiar Insanity In A New Setting

Full March Release Schedule

Bravo Team	PSVR	March 6
Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition	PS4, Xbox One, PC	March 6
Frantics	PS4	March 6
Scribblenauts Showdown	PS4, Xbox One, Switch	March 6
Fear Effect Sedna	PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch	March 6
Devil May Cry HD Collection	PS4, Xbox One, PC	March 13
Golem	PSVR	March 13
Pure Farming 2018	PS4, Xbox One, PC	March 13
Kirby Star Allies	Switch	March 16
Assassin’s Creed Rogue: Remastered	PS4, Xbox One	March 20
Attack on Titan 2	PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch	March 20
Sea of Thieves	Xbox One, PC	March 20
Titan Quest	PS4, Xbox One	March 20
A Way Out	PS4, Xbox One, PC	March 23
Detective Pikachu	3DS	March 23
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom	PS4, PC	March 23
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings	PS4, PC, Switch	March 27
Far Cry 5	PS4, Xbox One, PC	March 27
MLB The Show 18	PS4	March 27
Agony	PS4, Xbox One, PC	March 30

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As promised last week, Turok and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil are now available on Xbox One. Each has been visually enhanced but are otherwise untouched from the original dinosaur extinction events of your youth.

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter was a 1997 N64 first-person shooter and adaptation of the Acclaim Comic of the same name. The sequel, released in 1998, added a hub-based mission structure and multiplayer. Both were known for their inventive gadgetry to take down dinosaur threats, along with some pea-soup fog to compensate for the N64’s lack of draw distance.

Fighting dinosaurs was always the central pitch, but the story naturally encapsulated the tone of 1990s comic books. The time-traveling Native American warrior Turok was tasked with protecting the barrier between Earth and a primitive world called the Lost Land. An evil being called the Campaigner was seeking to recreate the Chronoscepter from its scattered parts, so it fell upon Turok to stop him. The sequel brought in aliens, spaceships, and telepathic abilities for good measure.

Nightdive Studios is responsible for the remasters, having come fresh off a remaster of System Shock. The System Shock remaster team was placed on on hiatus shortly after release. The Turok games are selling for $20 apiece.

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Bethesda has staked its claim on a time slot for its annual E3 showcase. This year the big event will take place Sunday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. ET. This continues Bethesda’s trend of placing its event on the weekend directly before E3 week, which is already packed with platform-holder and publisher press conferences.

This year’s announcement came in the form of a charming little papercraft motif, with the theme “Creating Something Special.” It teased characters from several of the publisher’s top franchises like Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Dishonored–though which of those will be making a formal appearance is anyone’s guess at this point. Bethesda noted that invitations and registration instructions will be coming at a later date.

Last year’s Bethesda E3 showcase featured a Bethesda-themed fairground and included Fallout 4 VR, the Creation Club, Skyrim on Switch, Dishonored 2 DLC, and more detailed looks at The Evil Within 2 and Wolfenstein: The New Colossus. The publisher tends to play its cards close to the vest, so we’ll be watching to see what it has on the docket for this year.

EA has also started laying plans for E3 2018, with the announcement of its annual EA Play event and a tease that “the next Battlefield experience” will be there. That will take place June 9-11 at the Hollywood Palladium.

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