Ubisoft has made it well known that it plans to go all out on Assassin’s Creed over the coming years, with almost a dozen games in the works and a hub to play them all in. It therefore comes as little surprise that at least a couple of those games are set to be remakes...
Read More »iOS ports of RE4, Death Stranding and more have reportedly underperformed
Apple took a big swing with their iPhone 15 series of phones, introducing a renewed focus on gaming with the announcement of iOS ports for a number of major AAA titles. Despite heavy hitters such as Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding and more being added to iOS, the initiative …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Shadows gives first look at gameplay ahead of Ubisoft Showcase
Last month, Ubisoft officially lifted the curtains on Assassin’s Creed Shadows with a flashy cinematic teaser, giving us our first look at the world – but no gameplay. While a full deep-dive is expected at Ubisoft’s upcoming showcase, a hint of the game’s new mechanics were shared during Xbox’s Game …
Read More »Summer Game Fest kicks off on June 7th
Summer Game Fest is just a couple of weeks away. With E3 now officially cancelled for good, Summer Game Fest has cemented its position as the new go-to summer event for game announcements. This year's show will see over 55 partners being involved, ranging from smaller indie companies and gaming-adjacent software makers, to the biggest publishers in the industry.
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Shadows set for November launch, new trailer now live
Just as promised, today Ubisoft officially revealed Assassin's Creed Shadows with a lengthy cinematic trailer. As expected, the game is indeed set in Feudal Japan, and players will have a choice between two protagonist characters, one of which is Yasuke, the legendary African samurai. At the very end of the …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Shadows officially announced
Assassin's Creed Red has now been officially unveiled. The game's official title is Assassin's Creed Shadows and just as rumoured, it will be set in Feudal-era Japan. Assassin's Creed Shadows is getting its very first cinematic trailer tomorrow, the 15th of May. Then, during Ubisoft Forward in June, there should …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage comes to iPhone and iPad in June
Apple has been working to get AAA game studios to support iOS with ports of major titles. So far, we've seen games like Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding and No Man's Sky releasing for iPhones and iPads. Now, Ubisoft is bringing Assassin's Creed Mirage to Apple's …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Hexe details leak, game will be part of ‘Infinity’ platform
It has been a couple of years since we first heard about Assassin's Creed Infinity, Ubisoft's platform for future Assassin's Creed campaigns. One of the planned campaigns for Infinity currently in development is codenamed Hexe, and recent reports have shed some early details on what fans can expect and more …
Read More »Ubisoft announces summer showcase plans
We are expecting big things from Ubisoft this year. Not only are we getting the release of Star Wars Outlaws, but Ubisoft is also expected to usher in a new age for Assassin's Creed for the first campaign for Assassin's Creed Infinity. We should get our first official look at …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Jade may slip to 2025
Ubisoft has been working with Tencent on Assassin's Creed Jade for a while now, a mobile Assassin's Creed game with console-like graphics and an open world. While the game was expected to be arriving fairly soon, new reports indicate that the game has been delayed more than a full year. …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Red to feature “substantial evolution” of the Anvil Engine
Last week, we reported on a bunch of new details surrounding Ubisoft’s previously-announced Assassin’s Creed Infinity platform. More has since been revealed, with insiders claiming these titles will utilise an evolved version of its ‘Anvil’ engine. As reported by Insider-Gaming, the next phase of Assassin’s Creed titles will all be …
Read More »New details on ‘Assassin’s Creed Infinity’ emerge
We've known about Ubisoft's plans for Assassin's Creed Infinity for years already. The new game is set to be the hub for future single-player campaigns in the Assassin's Creed universe, making everything accessible in one place, with a hub where players can interact. We've yet to see any of this …
Read More »Ubisoft disappointed in VR market’s lack of growth
Ubisoft has shown a surprising level of interest in VR over the years, shipping several games dating back to the original Oculus Rift. Last year, Ubisoft released its biggest VR game yet, Assassin's Creed Nexus. However, due to disappointing sales, Ubisoft's interest in VR is beginning to diminish. During Ubisoft's …
Read More »You can grab Assassin’s Creed Syndicate for free on PC right now
The Assassin's Creed games have changed a lot over the years, moving from smaller open-world action games to massive RPGs with map sizes to match. The last ‘classic' game in the series, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, didn't get a great reception at launch due to franchise fatigue but if you now …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage to get NG+ and permadeath in upcoming patch
While perhaps not the entirely successful return to roots that OG Assassin’s Creed fans were hoping for, AC Mirage represents the biggest step in the right direction we have seen for years. Soon, the game will be getting even better, with an upcoming patch set to add a new game …
Read More »Ubisoft is shutting down online services for ten legacy titles
Every few years, we see publishers shutting down online support for legacy titles. Ubisoft is no different, announcing the next wave of titles set to have their online services revoked in January 2024. On the 25th of January, Ubisoft will be “decommissioning” online support for ten older titles, covering a …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Black Flag reached over 34 million players
Released all the way back in 2013, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag holds a special place in many AC fans’ hearts, with some deeming it to have been the best entry in the entire franchise. As the game now reaches its 10th anniversary, Ubisoft has revealed that Black Flag has …
Read More »Ubisoft’s approach with AC Mirage was inspired by Ghost of Tsushima
When Ghost of Tsushima was released back in 2020, one of the many exciting revelations was the fact that the game featured a great focus on offering full Japanese voice acting – making for a much more immersive experience for those who wished to play the game in its most …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage achieves biggest launch for Ubisoft this generation
With the past few Assassin's Creed games eschewing the series’ traditional formula in favour of a more RPG-like open-world action adventure experience, many old-school fans of the franchise have been yearning for a new AC title which harkens back to the series’ roots. Ubisoft seems to have finally delivered just …
Read More »Ubisoft adds Denuvo to AC: Mirage in day-1 patch
In an unfortunate move which we have seen become more and more common, game publishers have started to include the controversial Denuvo DRM to its games AFTER launch, in order to avoid any negative press during the review period. The latest title to engage in such tactics is Assassin’s Creed …
Read More »Death Stranding, RE4 and more coming to iPhone 15 Pro
As mobile hardware has gotten more and more performant over the years, we have seen an increasing number of console games find their way onto iOS and Android platforms. Apple looks to be taking this one step further, announcing a suite of modern AAA console titles which are set to be natively playable on their latest and great iPhone 15 Pro.
Read More »Gamescom Opening Night Live earns its stripes with massive showcase
Gamescom: Opening Night Live has become a great tradition in recent years. The new stream adds a digital element to the world's biggest gaming convention, delivering new game announcements, trailers and updates. This year's Gamescom: ONL stream was pretty packed, with 39 trailers shown.
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage will once again include microtransactions
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the latest and upcoming title in the stealth-action series, taking players back to the roots of the franchise with an emphasis on smaller worlds and more stealthy gameplay. Unfortunately, it seems as though the game will still feature some of its more modern influences – namely …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage will take 20-30 hours to complete
Over the years we have seen the Assassin’s Creed franchise balloon from a small-scope stealth title to an open-world RPG with literally hundreds of hours of content. With this great shift however we have seen some fans move away from the series. For those yearning to return to the roots …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Red on track for 2024
For years, Assassin's Creed fans have been asking for a game set in Japan. Ubisoft is set to deliver exactly that with its upcoming project, codenamed Assassin's Creed Red. According to a developer working on the project, Assassin's Creed Red is planned to arrive in 2024. While Ubisoft hasn't officially …
Read More »Ubisoft has reportedly greenlit an Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake
There have been many Assassin's Creed games over the years but longtime fans often cite Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag as one of the best in the franchise. The games have evolved a lot since then, moving away from action-stealth gameplay towards massive RPGs, but Ubisoft may be looking to …
Read More »Ubisoft reportedly has 11 Assassin’s Creed games in the works
Assassin’s Creed is by far one of Ubisoft’s biggest franchises, with the publisher having released a total of 12 mainline titles, 17 spin-offs and a bunch of other transmedia titles since the series’ inception back in 2007. Ubisoft has already announced 6 AC games which are currently in development – but according to reports there are in fact 11 titles in the works.
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Revelations delisted from Steam with no explanation
Ubisoft has had an interesting relationship with Steam. In the past many months we have seen Ubisoft commit itself to bringing its previously Epic Games Store exclusive titles to Steam with the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Roller Champions, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game and more added to …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR announced with CGI trailer
Ubisoft’s most recent edition of its Forward showcase has come and gone, and brought with it a bunch of announcements. One of the biggest new games to be officially announced was Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR – though unfortunately we did not get to see any gameplay. The notion of a …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage seemingly not coming to Steam
After years away from the platform, Ubisoft announced last year that it would begin to bring its published titles back to the Steam PC platform. Since then, we have seen the likes of Roller Champions; ‘Scott Pilgrim vs The World – the video game’ and pretty much all other missing …
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