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entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Ubisoft Embraces Assassin's Creed Shadows Backlash as a Victory for Gaming

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot framed the backlash against Assassin's Creed Shadows as a victory, portraying it as a battle to reaffirm the game's identity as a pure video game rather than a message, and highlighted the company's strategic response, including delaying the game and engaging in a charm offensive. The article also notes the cancellation of a planned Assassin's Creed game set in post-Civil War America due to political concerns.

via rockpapershotgun.com|

#assassinscreedshadows #backlash #controversy

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Ubisoft Reflects on Overcoming Backlash During Assassin's Creed Shadows Development

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot addressed the backlash against Assassin's Creed: Shadows at Paris Games Week, explaining how the company initially struggled with negative reactions to the game's portrayal of a Black samurai in feudal Japan, but ultimately focused on emphasizing the game as entertainment rather than ideology, highlighting the company's response to the controversy and its efforts to defend the franchise.

via Game File | Stephen Totilo|

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gaming7 months ago•2 min saved

Assassin's Creed Shadows Announces New Game+, Quality-of-Life Improvements, and Summer Roadmap

Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Shadows will receive a New Game+ mode on July 29th, along with a free update to improve gameplay convenience, such as fast-forwarding time and un-fogging the map. The update will also raise the level cap from 60 to 80 and introduce new skills and upgrades. Additionally, Ubisoft plans a September 16th release for the Claws of Awaji expansion, with preorders including access to the DLC. The game has been successful, with five million players since launch, despite mixed reviews.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#assassinscreedshadows #feudaljapan #gaming

gaming9 months ago•5 min saved

Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.0.5 Update Brings Crossovers, Bonus Quests, and Major Improvements

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.0.5 update launches on May 27, adding a Dead by Daylight crossover quest, parkour improvements, new photo mode features, and a secret Balatro challenge, along with bug fixes and gameplay balancing. The update also unlocks the pre-order quest 'Thrown to the Dogs' for all players and introduces new in-game items and events.

via Push Square|

#assassinscreedshadows #deadbydaylight #feudaljapan