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Assassin’s Creed characters join Balatro in latest update

Swap out Balatro face cards for Assassin’s Creed characters

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Beloved characters from Assassin’s Creed are now available on roguelike poker game Balatro. This, as Ubisoft collaborated with Playstack and LocalThunk.

The free Friends of Jimbo 4 update lets Balatro players swap out the traditional face cards with characters from the historical action-adventure franchise.

There’s timeless characters Ezio Auditore (King of Spades) and Jacob Frye (Jack of Spades). Meanwhile, new face Fujibayashi Naoe (Queen of Spades) from Assassin’s Creed Shadows is also available.

This is an opportune time for the Assassin’s Creed franchise to sneak in some extra digital presence via Balatro, as Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming out on March 20.

The 14th installment in the video game series will be available on multiple platforms. Players may access Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Ubisoft+, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, the Mac App store, and PC (Ubisoft, Steam, and Epic Games).

Collaborations are nothing new for Assassin’s Creed. In fact, they’ve had interesting partnerships with other video games over the years.

In 2017, the franchise and Final Fantasy XV had a crossover event. Two years after, For Honor had a limited-time event called “For the Creed” which featured themed content, including character skins and more.

In 2019, Monster Hunter: World also introduced a special event where players could obtain themed gear. This included the iconic Assassin’s hood.

Moreover, Ezio Auditore himself appeared as a guest character for Soulcalibur V, bringing his unique fighting style to the arcade title.

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Ubisoft co-founder dies in plane crash

Claude Guillemot was one of five brothers that founded Ubisoft.

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Claude Guillemot, one of the four co-founders of Ubisoft, has died last week in a plane crash. He was 69 years old.

As reported via Bloomberg, Guillemot died alongside the plane’s other passenger. They both died in La Baule in France.

Regardless of how you feel about the company today, Ubisoft is still an undeniable reason why RPGs are so popular. In 1984, Guillemot started the company with his four brothers. Since then, it’s become a household name for gaming. Its portfolio includes Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia, Splinter CellAnno, and Far Cry. Despite the prolific resume, the company is currently struggling to recreate the magic that made it so popular over a decade ago. Its current efforts include remaking Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, which launches next month.

Though Claude might not be your first thought when thinking of Ubisoft, the company is still owned by the family, headed by his brother Yves. Claude, however, was the chairman of Guillemot Corp.

“Ubisoft was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the group and chairman of Guillemot Corp., in an accident. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. No further statements will be made at this time,” Ubisoft said about his passing.

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales out now

Physical edition available in Southeast Asia

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is out now for multiple consoles and PC. In addition, a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 is available in Southeast Asia.

Those interested in checking out the game before purchasing can also play the free demo available across all platforms. Saved data from the demo can be carried over to the full game.

There is also a physical Collector’s Edition available, which includes the base game, an original soundtrack, and a desk clock statue featuring Faie.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales lets players explore the World of Philabieldia in Iconic HD-2D Graphics.

The duo of Elliott and Faie traverse a vast world across four ages, teeming with enemy hordes, hidden caves, and ancient ruins.

Elliot can wield seven weapon types, ranging from close-quarters swords to versatile chains and sickles that can reel in enemies.

Each weapon is customisable through Magicite, allowing players to tailor their combat style.

Meanwhile, Faie’s powerful Magic is formidable in and out of battle, whether she’s striking enemies, retrieving hard-to-reach items, or aiding in exploration.

The ultimate goal after all the exploration, character progression, and quests in between is to lift a mysterious curse from Princess Heuria of Huther, saving humanity in the process from beast tribes.

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Gundam Rogue Orbit coming to consoles, PC in 2027

Bold new take on Gundam through fast, cinematic action

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Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that Gundam Rogue Orbit is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2027.

The announcement trailer has also been released, showcasing high-mobility action. The title delivers a bold new take on Gundam through fast, cinematic combat in an all-new universe.

Gundam Rogue Orbit lets players suit up for humanity and become the pilot they were born to be.

RE-X is the protagonist and pilot of Gundam Helix. He boards the Gundam and fights to confront threats.

As players step into the cockpit, they will join a rag-tag crew of unsung soldiers, ready to face a powerful unknown threat.

Meanwhile, Sophia serves as the title’s heroine. She is a mysterious girl who monitors RE-X’s situation.

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