Crackdown Creator Downplays His Departure From Crackdown 3

When Microsoft announced Crackdown 3 all the way back at E3 2014, it touted the fact that series creator Dave Jones was returning to head up the project after being absent from Crackdown 2’s development. However, it was revealed last week that Jones is no longer working on Crackdown 3, but he apparently doesn’t think his departure is that big of a deal.

Jones’ involvement was said to be crucial to Crackdown 3 development because his Reagent Games’ Cloudgine cloud technology was powering the impressive environmental destruction that’s been positioned as one of the game’s main selling points. But Jones recently chatted with GamesIndustry.biz about leaving the project, saying it amounts to “not a lot basically.”

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Nintendo Announces New Post-Game Outfit for Super Mario Odyssey

It’s a-me, Rango!

Nintendo announced on Twitter last night that players who have finished the main story in Super Mario Odyssey will be treated to a new, free special outfit. Heading to the shop then will give Mario access to a new Rango suit and hat.

What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?

It was another big week for the comic book industry in general and Marvel’s Fresh Start relaunch in particular. Check out our new thinkpieces and reviews for Venom #3 and The Sentry #1 and let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.

The Sentry #1 Review

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Written by Jeff Lemire | Drawn by Kim Jacinto

“The Sentry is a great character that Marvel has never seemed quite to know what to do with over the long term. He’s a character very much out of sync with the rest of the Marvel Universe, which is both the source of his appeal and storytelling woes. But that’s not stopping Marvel from giving the Golden Guardian of Good his own ongoing series at long last, one that’s shaping up to be a solid addition to the Fresh Start lineup.” -Jesse

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