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Can the New Assassin’s Creed Save the Series?

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As of right now, we know next to nothing about the new Assassin’s Creed. Even the featured image of this article above is just fanart made based on speculation from leaks over the past year or so. Recently, there have been some leaked images that actually add something concrete to the speculation. One is of the Assassin’s logo with an Eye of Horus in the middle and another is a shirt with what appears to be the main protagonist on the front.

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Anything else we heard about it was either fake leaks, like the fake E3 trailer leak from earlier this week, or unsubstantiated claims about the direction of the next game. Some of those claims ended up being mostly true, like the Eye of Horus basically confirming the setting to be Egypt as speculated. However, that doesn’t mean any of the other claims about the series are true which just means we’ll have to wait and see.

From all the speculation that has occurred regarding this new game, it’s pretty clear that there’s an interest in this new entry into the Assassin’s Creed series, at least where video game journalists are concerned. The public and critics are a different story entirely. 2014’s Assassin’s Creed Unity was very poorly reviewed, being filled to the brim with bugs upon release and not keeping the interest of gamers for very long. It’s counterpart, Assassin’s Creed Rogue did slightly better but is only available on last-gen consoles hurt its sales tremendously. The 2015 entry, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, was well-reviewed but the damage had been done by Unity and sales were less than expected for Ubisoft. They decided to take a year break and here we are now awaiting the next Assassin’s Creed game.

Will the new entry be enough to keep the series afloat after some misfires in the gaming series and a critically panned movie? We don’t know much right now, but I think it definitely has the potential to do so.

The very fact that they took some time off heavily implies they’re making the next entry with much more care, which is a great sign by itself. Aside from that, the Egyptian setting (*not confirmed 100% but the Eye of Horus says a lot*) should help too. There have been African settings in Assassin’s Creed before, however they were very brief and none of them were in Egypt, a culturally and historically unique country in that continent. Considering the age and previously mentioned history of Egypt, there are countless points in time the series could pick as well, including settings before the original game as speculated by leaks sometime last year.

With all of that in mind, hopefully, the next entry is where Assassin’s Creed regains the old credibility it once had with gamers.

I spend most of my days working towards my Writing and Rhetoric degree at the University of Central Florida, but I spend a lot of my down time keeping up to date on the best TV, movies, and video games the industry has to offer. Here I put all of that extended time to use discussing each of them in-depth.

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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