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Humble Choice for April 2026 includes Assassin's Creed Valhalla and more indie gems
Humble Choice for April 2026 features a selection of games including Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. The monthly subscription service allows users to claim multiple PC games to keep.
Nordic Game 26 Speaker Update: Samson Creator Christofer Sundberg Leads New Wave of Speakers in Malmö
Nordic Game Spring 2026 has announced a new wave of speakers, including Christofer Sundberg, creator of Samson, who will discuss the games industry. The event will also feature panels on voice acting with David Bateson and Magnus Bruun, and talks from the creators of Planet of Lana and the vampire life-sim Real Vampires. Developers from Windup Games will also present on player-focused design.
Humble Choice Bundle April 2026 Lineup Includes Assassin's Creed Valhalla
The Humble Choice Bundle for April 2026 has revealed its lineup, featuring Assassin's Creed Valhalla as a prominent title. This bundle offers subscribers a selection of games each month.
Get Assassin's Creed Valhalla and 7 other games for under $2 each in the latest Humble Choice line-up
The April Humble Choice subscription bundle offers eight games, including Assassin's Creed Valhalla, for under $2 each. This month's lineup also features Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, and other titles. The selection is available until May 5th.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Leads April’s Humble Choice Lineup Alongside 7 More PC Games
The April Humble Choice bundle has been revealed, featuring Assassin's Creed Valhalla as its lead title. The lineup also includes Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, and five other PC games.
Free Play Days – Find Your Assassin: The Perfect Assassin’s Creed Game Based on Your Playstyle
From April 2-6, six Assassin's Creed titles including Unity, Syndicate, Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla, and Mirage are available for free on Xbox as part of Free Play Days. The article provides recommendations based on player preference for stealth, RPG depth, or open-world exploration. All six games are also heavily discounted during the event, with progress carrying over to purchased copies.
Free Play Days – Assassin’s Creed Takeover 2026
Xbox is offering six Assassin's Creed titles for free during Free Play Days from April 2 to April 6, with Assassin's Creed Mirage available as a 2-hour timed trial. Several of these titles are optimized for Xbox Series X with 4K 60 FPS support. Players can purchase the games at a discount after the event and retain their progress.
Free Xbox Games Right Now Include 6 Assassin's Creed Titles
Microsoft's Free Play Days event is offering six Assassin's Creed titles for free to Xbox users this weekend. Games include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Odyssey, Origins, Unity, Syndicate, and IV: Black Flag, all playable at 4K/60fps on Xbox Series X. Progress made during the free period can be carried over if players decide to purchase the games.
"As one guy at Ubisoft, I had no impact": Assassin's Creed dev turned indie says he was "miserable" as "one cog" in the massive AAA machine
Former Ubisoft developer Darenn Keller, who worked on Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Mirage, discusses his transition to indie game development with his successful city builder Dawnfolk. Keller expresses dissatisfaction with the creative restrictions and hierarchical processes at Ubisoft, finding more fulfillment and happiness in the freedom and direct impact of solo development.
Games Inbox: Will there be a Super Smash Bros. movie?
Readers discuss the possibility of a Super Smash Bros. movie following cameos in the Mario movie, and debate the rising costs of game development and the impact of review embargoes. Other topics include the narrative of Life Is Strange: Reunion and the mechanics of Crimson Desert.
Jesper Kyd interview - ‘I am in love with video game music’
Composer Jesper Kyd discusses his lifelong passion for video game music, tracing its evolution from the early demo scene to modern orchestral and electronic scores. He emphasizes the importance of melody and originality, drawing inspiration from his formative years with the Commodore 64 and Amiga. Kyd also touches on his work across various titles like Assassin's Creed and State of Decay 3, his approach to scoring open-world games, and his thoughts on the future of music composition in the industry, including the role of AI.
Playing With History launches soon – Here’s how to get a copy
Playing With History, a book based on a popular feature series exploring historical video games, is launching soon. The book, featuring over 200 pages of new content and interviews, will be available physically and digitally. Late pledges are open on Kickstarter until a few days before shipping begins in late May 2026.
Open-World Action Games Similar to GTA in 2026: 15 Exciting Alternatives
This guide explores 15 open-world action games that offer similar experiences to the Grand Theft Auto series, catering to various preferences in 2026. It highlights titles ranging from realistic crime dramas like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mafia: Definitive Edition to over-the-top chaotic sandboxes like Saints Row and Just Cause 4. The list also includes immersive RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3, as well as mobile options like Gangstar Vegas.
Crimson Desert is a questionable RPG but an excellent medieval life sim, and I fed Kliff bugs for 5 hours to prove it
Crimson Desert, while a questionable action RPG, excels as a medieval life simulator where players can engage in activities like hunting, gathering, and crafting. The game's narrative is weak, but its open world provides a fun playground for emergent gameplay, allowing players to create their own stories through mundane tasks and interactions with NPCs.
By Giving Players A Choice, Assassin's Creed Shadows Undermined Its Best Idea
This opinion piece argues that Assassin's Creed Shadows' dual protagonist system, while promising in its first act, ultimately undermines its narrative potential by allowing players too much freedom to switch characters. The author believes a more focused approach, similar to older titles, would have strengthened the story and character development for Naoe and Yasuke.
Crimson Desert review: "Take time to leave the beaten path and you'll find a game that's far better as a sandbox than as a story"
Crimson Desert is a vast and ambitious open-world action RPG that excels as a sandbox despite a messy story and inconsistent mechanics. While boss fights can be frustrating and the narrative is difficult to invest in, the sheer amount of diverse activities and the visually stunning world make it a compelling experience for those willing to overlook its flaws.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Enters 'Final Phase of Support', But 'Surprises' Are Still Coming
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows is entering its final phase of support, with updates becoming smaller and less frequent. While the game will not receive a full second year of content like its predecessor Assassin's Creed Valhalla, franchise head Jean Guesdon teased that 'surprises' are still planned. The game has received several major updates since its launch, including the addition of manual jumps.
Drakkar Dreams and Digital Pasts: Assassin's Creed Valhalla as a Cultural Artifact
This analysis explores Assassin's Creed Valhalla's use of side encounters to add cultural and philosophical texture beyond its main quest. It examines the game's balance between historical accuracy and creative freedom, its evolution from stealth to action-RPG mechanics, and the thematic resonance of its gameplay loop. The article concludes that Valhalla, despite its deviations, retains the franchise's core ethos of historical embeddedness.
Assassin's Creed Shadows 'Moving Into Its Final Phase of Support,' Though Ubisoft Promises a Final 'Few Surprises' - IGN
Ubisoft is winding down support for Assassin's Creed Shadows, with the game entering its final phase of updates after its first anniversary. While no major new content or expansions are planned, the company has promised a few surprises. Development focus is now shifting towards future Assassin's Creed titles, including Codename Hexe and the multiplayer Codename Invictus.
Assassin's Creed gets biggest shake-up yet as Hexe director leaves Ubisoft
Clint Hocking, the creative director for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Hexe, has departed from Ubisoft. Development will continue under new creative director Jean Guesdon, who will also oversee the franchise's direction at Vantage Studios alongside Martin Schelling and François de Billy. This departure follows other recent changes within the Assassin's Creed brand at Ubisoft.
