Skull and Bones: A Long-Awaited Release and Recent Gaming Favorites from the RPS Team

Skull and Bones, the long-awaited pirate adventure game from Ubisoft, is finally set to be released this weekend. In the latest episode of The Electronic Wireless Show podcast, the team discusses their experiences with the game during its development stages and shares their thoughts on the upcoming release.

The podcast, hosted by Alice Bell, Deputy Editor at Rock Paper Shotgun, begins with a reflection on the game’s lengthy development process. Skull and Bones was first announced in 2017, and since then, it has undergone numerous delays and changes. The team discusses the reasons behind these delays, including the transition from a single-player to a live-service game and the challenges of creating an engaging pirate experience.

Despite the wait, the team is excited about the upcoming release. They share their hopes for the game, expressing their anticipation for the pirate combat, exploration, and the potential for cooperative gameplay. They also discuss the game’s visuals and the immersive world that Ubisoft has created.

Moving on from Skull and Bones, the team shares their recent gaming favorites. Nate challenges the team with a game of Palworld Pal: real or fake? This leads to a lively discussion about the various games they’ve been playing, including Hades, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden. Tauriq Moosa’s review on Polygon is mentioned, providing more insight into the haunting elements of Banishers.

The team also recommends some new discoveries, such as the K-drama A killer Paradox, the newsletter Today In Tabs, and the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff. They encourage listeners to check these out and share their thoughts.

The episode concludes with a reminder to listen to the podcast above or on popular platforms like Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, or Pocket Casts. Readers can also find the RSS feed here and discuss the episode on the Rock Paper Shotgun Discord channel.

Music for the podcast is provided by Jack de Quidt. Links to various Skull and Bones stories and related topics are included in the article for readers to explore further.

As the team eagerly awaits the release of Skull and Bones, they continue to enjoy and explore the world of gaming. Their passion for discovering new games and sharing their experiences is evident in this engaging and informative podcast episode.

In the world of gaming, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. Whether it’s a long-awaited release like Skull and Bones or a new favorite game, the RPS team is always on the lookout for the next great adventure. Join them on their journey and explore the vast and ever-evolving landscape of PC gaming.