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30 Apr

Creed 3: Everything We Know About Michael B. Jordan’s Directorial Debut

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Creed III is happening. The third entry in what initially started life as a continuation of the Rocky boxing franchise is now moving forward as a series of its own… and without Rocky. The movie will follow up 2018’s Creed II, in which Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) faced off in the ring against Viktor Drago (Florian Monteanu) — son of the man who killed his father, Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) — while also becoming a family man and continuing to come to terms with the legacy of his dad, Apollo Creed. Not nearly as fresh and urgent as 2015’s…

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16 Nov

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Best Easter Eggs That You May Have Missed

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla‘s Viking world, fresh mechanics, and new characters help distinguish it from the franchise’s best titles, but some of Valhalla‘s greatest qualities are the ways it refines the trademark elements of older Assassin’s Creed games. That includes a laundry list of Easter eggs. The Assassin’s Creed series has always benefited from some impressive and often elaborate Easter eggs, but we’d dare say that Valhalla features the franchise’s best collection of hidden references yet. While it’s going to be a long time before all of the game’s hidden references and in-jokes are uncovered, these are some of the cleverest…

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14 Nov

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Review

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Despite releasing 12 Assassin’s Creed installments since 2007, Ubisoft is still finding ways to keep the series fresh, and the latest sequel, Valhalla is one of the best titles yet. Is it a revelation for the series? No—there are very few new ideas presented here. But it’s a polished title with solid gameplay and a story that is exceedingly coherent for an open-world AAA title. In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, you play as Eivor, a fearsome Viking in 873 AD who lost her parents in battle, a moment that left her literally scarred and hellbent on getting revenge against the warlord…

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10 Nov

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Is ‘Let the Animus Choose’ the Canonical Gender Option?

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla The seemingly simple act of choosing the gender of Assassin Creed Valhalla‘s protagonist, Eivor, has proven to be a surprising source of controversy in recent months. While some of that controversy has been fueled by the misogynistic concerns of the Gamergate crowd, the more fascinating story in this instance is a debate over whether the male or female version of Eivor is the canonical way to play the game. To be honest, I thought that this debate was settled months ago when Ubisoft revealed in July that you’d be able to…

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27 Oct

Assassin’s Creed: What the Netflix Series Can Learn From Castlevania and The Witcher

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Netflix recently announced its partnership with Ubisoft to develop multiple series based on the Assassin’s Creed franchise. The scope of this deal could eventually include both live-action and animated series, but the partnership will start with the production of a live-action adaptation of the best-selling games.  While there aren’t many official details available at this time regarding what parts of the Assassin’s Creed franchise these shows will cover, expectations are unusually high for these projects. Why? Well, Netflix happens to have produced two of the more notable adaptations with video game ties in recent memory: Castlevania and The Witcher, which…

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14 Oct

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: PC Specs and Recommended System Requirements

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla moves the open-world assassin action to ninth-century Europe during the Viking Age. The story stars a Viking raider named Eivor, who will travel from Norway to several kingdoms of Medieval England to wage war against the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms led by Alfred the Great. As Eivor, you’ll explore the kingdoms of Wessex, Northumbria, East Anglia, and Mercia, while visiting cities like Winchester, London, and York. Most exciting of all is the fact that this will be the first next-gen entry in the series, making the jump to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 4 this November. Of course, if…

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09 Sep

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Release Date Moved to November 10

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The Assasin’s Creed team has revealed via Twitter that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla‘s release date has been moved up to November 10 in order to match the launch of the Xbox Series X/S. Assassin's Creed Valhalla launches with Xbox Series X | S on November 10, 2020. Build the legend of a Viking raider on any console.Upgrade from Xbox One to Xbox Series X at no additional cost. pic.twitter.com/dGukVP5U8g— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) September 9, 2020 In case you didn’t know, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was previously scheduled to release on November 17. That release date was revealed fairly recently, so this move…

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14 Aug

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Director Fired Following Misconduct Investigation

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Former Assassin’s Creed Valhalla creative director Ashraf Ismail has been fired by Ubisoft following an investigation into misconduct allegations made against Ismail. “Following an investigation by an external firm, it was determined that Ashraf’s employment with Ubisoft had to be terminated,” reads a statement from Ubisoft (acquired by Kotaku). “We cannot provide any details about this confidential investigation.” The allegations in question involve women who stated that Ismail has pursued extramarital relationships by utilizing his power and position at Ubisoft. It’s been stated that Ismail even pursued these affairs while acting as an official representative of Ubisoft at industry events.…

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13 Jul

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Lets You Change Eivor’s Gender At Any Time

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Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will let you change the gender of protagonist Eivor at any time. “You can decide to play male or female, [but] you are allowed to change, at any time, your skill tree or the gender of your character—you can swap at any time.” game director Eric Baptizat says in an interview with GamesRadar. “It was important to make this option available for the player. It’s something that the player can decide for the way they want to play, because it has some impact on the narrative—but it’s not two different stories. It’s the…

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12 Jul

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Release Date, Trailer, Setting, Gameplay, and News

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Ubisoft has revealed this year’s highly-anticipated installment of the Assassin’s Creed series. The game is called Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and moves the action to ninth-century Europe during the Viking Age. The story stars a Viking raider named Eivor, who will travel from Norway to several kingdoms of Medieval England. The Viking reveal may not come as a surprise to those who have been following rumors about the next Assassin’s Creed game online. We’ve suspected since 2019 that the new game would be set in the era of Vikings, although the rumor mill claimed the game would be called Assassin’s Creed…

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06 Jul

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Leaked Footage Showcases 30 Minutes of Gameplay

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Earlier today, roughly 30 minutes of fresh Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay footage was leaked online by currently unidentified sources. The leaked video likely comes from the same gameplay footage that Ubisoft planned to reveal during their upcoming digital event on July 12. While there was initially some debate regarding the accuracy and legitimacy of the footage, the fact that Ubisoft has been removing reposts of the video throughout the day wherever they may appear tends to suggest that it is the real deal. That being the case, it’s not exactly easy to find a working link to the leaked footage.…

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17 Nov

Creed II

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Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fighting for, and discover that nothing's more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that,…

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