The Far Cry series often gets criticised for sticking too rigidly to a formula, but it has seen a lot of change, too. Do you remember that the first game in the series was not open world at all, but a linear FPS with some very large levels? If not, we have just the thing to refresh your memory as we look at some the innovations that led us to Far Cry 5.
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Yup, the newest entry in Ubi’s irreverent shooter series is now with us, which means it gets discussed in our gaming news show, the Weekend Esc. Elsewhere, Rich and Alice chat about Sea of Thieves’ scrapped death cost, and Microsoft’s plans to crack down on offensive language. Swear like a sailor at your peril.
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While you’re here – we’re also giving away DLC for the mercenary tactics game Warbanners, if you fancy spending the weekend in an ancient dwarven ruin. But first! Enjoy the show.