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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Naoe, Yasuke gameplay unveiled

Master the two protagonists

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Yasuke, Naoe

When Assassin’s Creed Shadows was announced, Ubisoft bared that the franchise’s latest stealth action-adventure entry will have two main characters: Naoe and Yasuke. At the Ubisoft Forward Conference, the developer and publisher released a lengthy gameplay walkthrough to help players understand the upcoming title better.

The first few minutes of the 13-minute video explores a mission in Fukuchiyama, which has all the elements of 16th century Japan. The rural setting comprises of forests, rice fields, cherry blossom trees, and farm houses. The clip follows African samurai Yasuke, one of the two main protagonists, as he attempts to kill the corrupt Fujioka.

The first part was practically a good way to highlight Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ graphics and audiovisual effects. Ubisoft and Intel built the title from the ground up with the latest version of Anvil. The title is also optimized for Intel’s performance hybrid core architecture.

Later on, Yasuke kills a few guards, showcasing his prowess in direct combat. With exceptional combat skills and mastery of Samurai weaponry, he can handle multiple enemies at once.

The clip continues with the Shinobi assassin Naoe entering the scene, meeting Yasuke in Fukuchiyama.

The two have been working on taking down the daimyo, and will have to infiltrate the Fukuchiyama Castle. There, Naoe’s stealthy capabilities are showcased during the night. Her infiltration mechanics (light, noise, shadows, and changing surroundings) allow her to strike from the shadows and avoid enemies. She can also deliver instant kills with the Hidden Blade.

Players will be able to master both characters. Each have their own progression paths, skills, weapon options, and stats. Eventually, they will unite for a common goal of ushering a new era for Japan. Players may switch characters at any time in the open world and utilize their contrasting skills and weapons for various situations.

Spy Network

Furthermore, players may take advantage of a new exploration feature called the “Spy Network.” This allows Naoe and Yasuke to send out their spies to scout locations to uncover useful information about target locations, habits, and other world secrets.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows will release worldwide on November 15 for Ubisoft+, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, Windows PC via the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games, and Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store. In addition, the game will also be playable on iPads at a later date.

Players who purchase the Gold Edition, Ultimate Edition, Collector Edition, or with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription can play the game three days early on November 12. Fans pre-ordering Assassin’s Creed Shadows will receive an additional quest for any pre-ordered edition.

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced comes to life at Skypark Macau

Themed event lets fans experience the game in real life from July 17 to 26

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Assassin’s Creed fans are invited to celebrate the launch of Black Flag Resynced through a limited-time themed experience at the Skypark Macau Tower.

The experience will run from July 17 to 26, and will feature elements from the title brought into a real-world setting. There’s themed installations, photo opportunities, and exclusive event rewards.

Aside from that, there is a concept art gallery and replica props inspired by the action-adventure.

The experience opens to the public from 11:00 A.M. on Friday, and will remain available until the last Sunday of the month.

It will be more fulfilling to come on the first day, as there will be exclusive merchandise sold only on July 17.

Guests who purchase the game on-site, or present proof of purchase of the game at the event will be eligible to redeem an exclusive item, available only until supplies last.

Moreover, those who complete an eligible activity during the Assassin’s Creed event period at Skypark Macau will receive a paper scroll replica of  the “Letter for Duncan Walpole”, while supplies last.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a faithful remake of 2013’s Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Rebuilt from the ground up and powered by the latest Anvil engine, the game features updated visuals, enriched gameplay, and new narrative content.

Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, the game invites players to sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway. The rebellious pirate captain is drawn into the centuries-old conflict between Assassins and Templars.

As the protagonist pursues glory and fortune, he crosses paths with legendary figures such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack. All this while the fate of everything the pirates have built hangs in the balance.

The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Echoes of Aincrad out now for consoles, PC

Deluxe, Ultimate Editions available

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Bandai Namco’s new action RPG Echoes of Aincrad is now available on consoles and PC. The title is set in the breathtaking floating castle of Aincrad from the Sword Art Online universe.

Along with the Standard Edition, the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions are now available on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, plus an expansion pack and Death Game Mode early unlock.

Meanwhile, the Ultimate Edition comes with all inclusions from the Deluxe Edition. Plus, players will get the game’s “Unanswered//butterfly” Bonus Contents App that features a Special Anime, Digital Artbook, and Digital Soundtrack. They’ll also secure an Armor Pack.

Echoes of Aincrad starts with players being trapped inside a deadly medieval MMORPG. Here, dying in the game means dying in the real world.

Players will enter a vast living world to shape their fate, customizing avatars with unique skills, gear, and abilities to transform how they fight and survive.

In the process, they will be able to master a fluid combat system to adapt to choices, explore epic quests, and join forces with those who share the same peril.

A launch trailer has also been released to celebrate the availability of the game.

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Microsoft dictates that a new Fallout game is coming

Microsoft cancelled an Avowed sequel to focus on Fallout.

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Bethesda used to be a bastion for RPG experiences. Today, however, the company prefers living off its older properties such as Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76. For a while now, the question has been: When will Bethesda release a new game in either of their two biggest franchises? Well, according to a report, a new Fallout game might be coming soon.

As of late, Microsoft has been restructuring its studios. In fact, the company might shut down the studio behind the Dishonored series and the upcoming game based on Marvel’s Blade. Now, as part of that reshuffling (via Bloomberg), Obsidian Entertainment has been told to cancel a sequel to Avowed and focus on a new Fallout game.

It’s a huge change. Microsoft has notably stayed away from its more popular franchises for a while now. The latest Fallout game is still Fallout 76. The latest Elder Scrolls game has been in development for a long, long time now. Only DOOM, via last year’s The Dark Ages, got a new title recently.

To be clear, it’s unknown whether we’re getting the true Fallout 5 or another iteration of the online 76. If it’s really the fifth mainline entry in the franchise, it’s coming at a very opportune time. The franchise is currently on a high, riding the popularity of the TV series of the same name. Fans will surely enjoy a follow-up.

To fuel things further, Josh Sawyer, the director behind the universally lauded New Vegas, is reportedly spearheading the production of the new game.

SEE ALSO: Fallout on Prime Video: What inspired producers to create series

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