All articles tagged with #assassins creed
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Nintendo Life
Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2 is an impressive port of a visually stunning open-world game set in feudal Japan, featuring dual protagonists with distinct playstyles, though it faces some performance and visual compromises due to hardware limitations. Despite minor issues, it offers a rich, lengthy experience that appeals to both series fans and newcomers.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eurogamer
Marc-Alexis Côté, the lead of the Assassin's Creed franchise at Ubisoft, has left the company following the creation of Vantage Studios, a new Ubisoft/Tencent subsidiary responsible for future Assassin's Creed titles. Côté declined a new role at Vantage Studios, marking the end of his nearly two-decade career at Ubisoft, during which he significantly shaped the Assassin's Creed series. The studio was formed after Tencent's €1.16 billion investment in Ubisoft.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by GameSpot
Actor Ralph Ineson reacted bluntly to the report that Ubisoft canceled an Assassin's Creed game set during the American Civil War, which would have featured a Black protagonist confronting racist groups. The game was reportedly canceled early in development due to its controversial subject matter. Ineson, known for roles in various films and games, expressed his disapproval on social media.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Eurogamer
Ubisoft reportedly canceled its upcoming Assassin's Creed game set in the post-Civil War Reconstruction era due to political concerns and backlash over diversity issues, reflecting the company's cautious approach amid a volatile political climate and cultural debates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Ubisoft reportedly canceled a planned Assassin's Creed game set in post-Civil War America due to concerns over political instability and backlash related to the Yasuke character, reflecting the company's risk-averse approach amid its financial struggles and the current US political climate.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AV Club
Ubisoft reportedly canceled an Assassin's Creed game set in 1860s America about fighting the Klan, citing concerns over political tensions and the current American climate, reflecting the company's hesitation to tackle sensitive historical topics in the US.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku
Ubisoft canceled an Assassin’s Creed game set during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era, which would have featured a formerly enslaved Black protagonist fighting for justice, due to concerns over political controversy and backlash, reflecting the company's risk-averse stance amid a tense political climate.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Push Square
A planned Assassin's Creed game set during and after the American Civil War, featuring a black protagonist and addressing themes like injustice and the Ku Klux Klan, was cancelled by Ubisoft due to fears of controversy influenced by current political tensions and backlash, despite interest in such a historical setting.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by GameSpot
The Claws of Awaji DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows offers improved gameplay with a more engaging cat-and-mouse mechanic and concludes lingering storylines, but suffers from an unsatisfying and unfinished narrative ending, and Yasuke's presence detracts from Naoe's story, making it a mixed but somewhat recommended experience for fans.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by My Nintendo News
Former Ubisoft director Alex Hutchinson revealed that Ubisoft intentionally added content to Assassin’s Creed games to increase playtime and delay resale, aiming to keep players engaged longer and prevent quick trade-ins, especially to retailers like GameStop.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Kotaku
Actor Matt Ryan, known for playing Edward Kenway in Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, hinted at a remaster during a convention, but Ubisoft threatened legal action after the video of his comment circulated online, leading him to refrain from discussing the topic further.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Push Square
Ubisoft claims that microtransactions in premium games like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry make the experience 'more fun' by allowing optional personalization and faster progression, though critics may see this as a marketing tactic rather than a genuine enhancement.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
Netflix has officially greenlit a live-action Assassin's Creed series, to be showrun by Roberto Patino and David Wiener, focusing on a secret war between factions influencing human history, with themes of human connection and identity. The series aims to explore deep human stories amid the action and spectacle, marking a significant step after years of development delays.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Netflix has officially greenlit a live-action Assassin's Creed TV series after nearly five years of development, with Roberto Patino and David Wiener as showrunners, exploring a high-stakes secret war across historical events, aiming to capture the franchise's essence and appeal to both fans and newcomers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Netflix has officially ordered a live-action series based on the popular 'Assassin's Creed' video game franchise, with creators Roberto Patino and David Wiener at the helm. The series will explore the secret war between the Assassins and Templars across different historical periods, emphasizing themes of human connection, identity, and destiny. This marks the first live-action adaptation under the Netflix-Ubisoft partnership, following previous animated projects.