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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
Acclaimed PS4 & PS5 Greek Mythology RPG Gets Massive 90% Discount on PlayStation Store
Ubisoft is offering a massive 90% discount on Immortals Fenyx Rising, an acclaimed action RPG rooted in Greek mythology, making the Gold Edition available for just $5.99 on the PlayStation Store for a limited time. The Gold Edition includes the base game, season pass, and multiple DLCs. Despite positive reviews, the game did not generate enough profit for a sequel, which was reportedly canceled in 2023.
Free Play Days – FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, The Crew Motorfest
Ubisoft is offering five of its titles for free play on Xbox from October 1st to October 4th. The games available are Far Cry 6, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest. Players with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential memberships can access these games by navigating to the Free Play Days collection in the Xbox Store.
Xbox's consolidation plans might mean you get a new Halo sooner, but history shows production line development makes for boring games
Xbox's strategy of consolidating studios and pushing for more frequent releases, exemplified by the Activision Blizzard acquisition and changes to the Halo team, risks creating a future of formulaic and uninspired games. The author argues that while such consolidation might seem efficient, history shows that annual releases and a focus on existing franchises often stifle creativity and lead to a homogenization of game design, potentially resulting in a less exciting gaming landscape.
Best Open-World RPGs Like The Witcher 3 in 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This guide recommends open-world RPGs for players who enjoyed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, highlighting games with similar elements like memorable characters, engaging side quests, and meaningful choices. Titles such as Cyberpunk 2077, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and Elden Ring are discussed for their strengths in world-building, exploration, and atmosphere.
Five open world games built to swallow years of your life
This article highlights five open-world games that offer immense depth and longevity, encouraging exploration and player freedom. Titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are praised for their vast environments, emergent gameplay, and ability to keep players engaged for hundreds of hours.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is now the highest-rated game in the series on Steam, and it's all thanks to…
Assassin's Creed Odyssey has become the highest-rated game in the series on Steam, achieving an 89% positive review score. This surge in popularity is attributed to renewed interest following the release of Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer', which shares source material with the game's narrative. The game's success on Steam is also noted alongside a similar trend for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, influenced by the film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.
EA taken private by Saudi Arabia, GTA marketing jumps the shark, and Devolver's huge mistake - Patch Notes #64
Electronic Arts has been taken private by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund for $55 billion. Devolver Digital is seeking to delist from the London Stock Exchange due to the incompatibility of short-term investor demands with the volatile video game industry. Additionally, the next trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI will premiere exclusively on Netflix before a wider release.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla director returns to Ubisoft to lead the franchise once again
Éric Baptizat, former director for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, has returned to Ubisoft to lead the Assassin's Creed brand. Baptizat previously worked on titles like Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Origins before leaving for Motive Studio. His return comes as Ubisoft navigates leadership changes and rumors surrounding the upcoming title Assassin's Creed Hexe.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla lead Eric Baptizat returns to Ubisoft as Game Director
Eric Baptizat, a 16-year veteran at Ubisoft who worked on Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Origins, and directed Valhalla, has returned to the company as the Game Director for the Assassin's Creed series. His return was announced by Jean Guesdon, Head of Content for Assassin's Creed, via LinkedIn.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla director comes back to Ubisoft to be game director for the entire brand
Eric Baptizat, known for his work as director on Assassin's Creed Valhalla and lead game designer on Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, has returned to Ubisoft. He will now serve as the game director for the entire Assassin's Creed brand. Baptizat previously left Ubisoft in 2021 to join EA Motive, where he worked on the Dead Space remake and Battlefield 6.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla director makes sudden return to Ubisoft, and will lead the series moving forward
Eric Baptizat, director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Black Flag, and Origins, has returned to Ubisoft to lead future development for the Assassin's Creed franchise. He previously worked at Ubisoft for 16 years before directing the Dead Space Remake at Motive Studio. Baptizat's return comes as Ubisoft splits into Ubisoft and Vantage Studios, and ahead of the upcoming game Assassin's Creed Hexe.
Ubisoft brings back another Assassin's Creed veteran to stabilize the series as it looks to reverse its fortunes
Ubisoft has rehired veteran developer Eric Baptizat as the new Game Director for the Assassin's Creed brand, aiming to stabilize the series. Baptizat, who previously directed Assassin's Creed Valhalla and worked on Black Flag, returns after directing the Dead Space remake at EA Motive. This move follows a period of restructuring at Ubisoft, including game cancellations and the formation of creative houses, as the company seeks to improve the direction of its flagship franchises.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Director Returns to Ubisoft to Direct More Games in the Franchise
Eric Baptizat, director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, has returned to Ubisoft to serve as the Game Director for the entire Assassin's Creed brand. Baptizat previously worked on titles like Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Origins before leading the Dead Space remake at EA Motive. His return is seen as a positive development for the future of the franchise, with new titles like Codename Hexe and Codename Jade in development for PC and consoles.
The Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Marvel's Spider-Man resurgence proves that games don't always need new…
Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Marvel's Spider-Man games are experiencing significant player count surges, driven by the success of recent blockbuster films. Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has boosted interest in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, while "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has propelled Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered back into Steam's top sellers. This trend highlights the growing synergy between film and gaming, where movies can effectively revitalize older titles and extend player experiences.
The Odyssey release saw Assassin's Creed: Odyssey player engagement jump 90%, analyst says Ubisoft can thank Christopher Nolan for its best week in years
Player engagement for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey surged by 90% following the release of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of The Odyssey. Analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics reported that active players nearly doubled from 122,000 to 233,000 across platforms, with PlayStation and Xbox seeing significant increases. This boost in engagement, attributed to cultural spillover from the film, also led to modest sales increases for the 2018 title.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has seen a surge in players due to Nolan film
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey has experienced a significant increase in daily active players, reaching 233,000 across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms shortly after the release of Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey'. This surge, a 90% increase from July 17, is largely attributed to subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, with player counts on PlayStation and Xbox more than doubling.
Move over, Assassin's Creed Resynced, you've made me fall in love with AC Shadows
This article discusses how Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's impressive water physics and immersive world led the author to re-evaluate Assassin's Creed Shadows. Despite initial reservations, the author found Shadows to be visually stunning, with engaging stealth gameplay and castle raids, though some aspects like base building and narrative cohesion were less compelling.
Analyst data: Assassin's Creed Odyssey experiences surge in daily active users following Christopher Nolan film
Following the release of the Christopher Nolan film 'Odyssey', Assassin's Creed Odyssey saw a 90% increase in daily active users across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Engagement surged from 122,000 to 233,000 users within ten days, with Xbox showing the largest increase. Analysts attribute this spike to the game's availability on subscription services like Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Sparks Assassin's Creed: Odyssey Player Count Spike, Gives Ubisoft 'Great Ammunition' for a Remake
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey has seen a significant increase in active players following the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. This surge in popularity provides Ubisoft with strong justification for considering a remake of the game.