Sci-Fi Snapshots: Going Beyond Good & Evil
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Chili con carne! This week, we're joining the fight for Hyllis as we discuss one of gaming's most underrated gems, 2003's Beyond Good & Evil. Hop on board as we break down this cult favorite, examine its core elements, and observe its complicated legacy from a critical standpoint. Citations:   Cox, M. (2023, January 13). Don’t worry, Beyond Good & Evil 2 has survived Ubisoft’s recent game cull. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/dont-worry-beyond-good-evil-2-has-survived-ubisofts-recent-game-cull Dealessandri, M. (2020, September 28). Michel Ancel denies link between departure and Ubisoft abuse scandal. GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/michel-ancel-denies-link-between-departure-and-ubisoft-abuse-scandal Kuchera, B. (2015, May 12). Beyond Good and Evil’s Jade is a wonderful hero, Feminist Frequency explores why. Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/2015/5/12/8590987/feminist-frequency-beyond-good-and-evil Sarkar, S. (2018, May 3). Beyond Good & Evil 2 early gameplay revealed. Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/3/17315472/beyond-good-evil-2-gameplay-video Stewart, M. (2023, November 29). Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition Arrives Early Next Year. Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/11/29/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition-arrives-early-next-year Music Credits for This Week’s Episode (in order):  1. Baegel - Let’s Go On A Trip: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eAF0Bg8EI8/  
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