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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Exploding in Popularity – Here’s Why

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Exploding in Popularity – Here’s Why

With two million players in two days and a bigger launch than Origins and Odyssey, Shadows has resonated with series fans.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Open World Design is Shockingly Excellent

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Open World Design is Shockingly Excellent

The newest Assassin's Creed has many strengths, and its open world is high on that list.

Revisiting The Order 1886, 10 Years After Its Release

Revisiting The Order 1886, 10 Years After Its Release

The Order 1886 was Ready at Dawn's attempt to blend cinema and gaming in a unique way, but it didn't garner much success in 2015. However, has time been kind to it? Join us as we revisit The Order 188...

Both Assassin’s Creed Shadows Protagonists Are an Absolute Blast to Play As

Both Assassin’s Creed Shadows Protagonists Are an Absolute Blast to Play As

Naoe's slick stealth and Yasuke's deadly combat skills make for different kinds of fun- but they're both great to play as.

Atomfall’s Open World Feeds an Ever-Escalating Sense of Investigation and Urgency

Atomfall’s Open World Feeds an Ever-Escalating Sense of Investigation and Urgency

Rebellion Developments wants you to get lost in its post-Windscale world while piecing together clues (or killing anything that moves).

Why I Can’t Wait to Play as Naoe the Shinobi in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Why I Can’t Wait to Play as Naoe the Shinobi in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

She's the assassin in this Assassin's Creed game, after all.

Xbox’s Reported Future Console Plans Could Make it a Dark Horse

Xbox’s Reported Future Console Plans Could Make it a Dark Horse

Microsoft is seemingly going in a promising direction with a portable gaming PC, next-gen Xbox console and handheld allegedly in the works.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Open World Design is Looking Absolutely Phenomenal

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Open World Design is Looking Absolutely Phenomenal

The series' trip to Japan could just prove to be worth the wait.

Why Split Fiction is Taking Off

Why Split Fiction is Taking Off

Here's why Hazelight's newest co-op release has turned into an overnight sensation.

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced on PC Offers a Decent Visual Upgrade But Little Else

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced on PC Offers a Decent Visual Upgrade But Little Else

The previously-exclusive enhancements and content coming to PC three years later underscores Rockstar's lack of enthusiasm for the platform.

Monster Hunter Wilds is a Smash Hit – Here’s Why

Monster Hunter Wilds is a Smash Hit – Here’s Why

Over eight million copies sold, record player counts on PC - Capcom's latest entry in the series is a bonafide success. Here's why.

Why You Need to Look Forward to Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Why You Need to Look Forward to Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed's long-awaited trip to Japan is taking promising shape.

Why the First Berserker: Khazan Is Shaping up to Be One of the Biggest Games of the Year

Why the First Berserker: Khazan Is Shaping up to Be One of the Biggest Games of the Year

Soulslike fans are eating really good these days, but they are going to eat even better with First Berserker: Khazan.

10 Years Later, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is Still a Blast

10 Years Later, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is Still a Blast

10 years ago, most gamers were fed up of Assassin's Creed formulaic gameplay in Syndicate. 10 years later, it wasn't such a bad game after all.

Despite Some Bright Spots, Triple-A Gaming is in Dire Need of a Revolution

Despite Some Bright Spots, Triple-A Gaming is in Dire Need of a Revolution

The triple-A game bubble has never looked more tenuous, with multiple layoffs, studio closures, big-budget failures, and more.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Can Prove the Timelessness of MGS3’s Stealth Design

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Can Prove the Timelessness of MGS3’s Stealth Design

The beloved stealth classic's upcoming remake may not be changing much from a design perspective, but maybe it doesn't need to.

Monster Hunter Wilds is on the Easier Side, and That’s Okay

Monster Hunter Wilds is on the Easier Side, and That’s Okay

The latest in Capcom's long-running action RPG franchise is a downer with its limited challenge, but it's still worth appreciating.

What the Hell Happened to Warner Bros. Games?

What the Hell Happened to Warner Bros. Games?

Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB Games San Diego have been shut down, and Wonder Woman is officially cancelled.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Why Was it So Divisive?

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Why Was it So Divisive?

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is perhaps the most controversial and divisive game among the fanbase.

The First Berserker: Khazan Looks Set to Surpass Expectations

The First Berserker: Khazan Looks Set to Surpass Expectations

Nexon's action RPG is showing a lot of promise.