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Assassin’s Creed Mirage announced, more info coming next week
Ubisoft has officially announced the next entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise: Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Ubisoft has only shared the first image of the game, but more information will be revealed at the Ubisoft Forward event on September 10 at 12 PM PST. Assassin's Creed Mirage is the next Assassin's Creed game. We can't wait […]
Assassin’s Creed Mirage doesn’t have AO rating, loot boxes
After a weekend of confusion, Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Mirage does not currently have an Adults Only rating. The publisher chalks the issue up to a mistake and reaffirms that the game will not feature gambling, as an Xbox listing indicated. Following Saturday’s Ubisoft Forward stream, fans noticed that the Xbox store page […]
Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s ending, explained
Assassins’ Creed Mirage is out now, bringing the series back to basics with a game focused on one of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s most intriguing characters. This adventure follows Basim as he goes from Anbar street thief to expert Assassin in Baghdad while hunting down members of The Order of the Ancients. As a prequel, there […]
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Gameplay Trailer Prioritizes Stealth in Return to Franchise Roots
Ubisoft just showed off an extended look at gameplay from its upcoming Assassin’s Creed entry, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, highlighting the ways in which its stealth-focused gameplay is a return to the franchise’s assassination roots. The presentation focused on the classic elements of Assassin’s Creed present in Mirage that are highly reminicent of the early games, […]
Assassin’s Creed Mirage release date to land earlier than expected
That extra week lets Assassin’s Creed Mirage gain some distance from rivals with some cross-over appeal. These include Alan Wake 2, due on October 17, and the much-anticipated Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PlayStation 5, due for release on October 20.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: sneaking behind the times
Assassin’s Creed Mirage MSRP $50.00 “Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a perfectly enjoyable stealth adventure, but it’s not the leap of faith the series desperately needs.” Pros Baghdad is a highlight Great lead performances Strong stealth Cons Illusory nonlinearity Dated mission design Lackluster combat As assassin-in-training Basim works to become a Hidden One toward the start […]
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is taking me back to 2007
Ubisoft bills Assassin’s Creed Mirage, its upcoming stealth adventure launching this October, as a return to the franchise’s roots. Go back to the original Assassin’s Creed in 2007 and you’ll find something that looks entirely different from the massive open-world of Valhalla. It was a more focused experience with an emphasis on methodic and stealthy […]
Assassin’s Creed Mirage release date | Gameplay, setting, pre-order
Listen to our new Gaming podcast, One More Life – the next episode is about AC Mirage! For many, those first few titles just can’t be beaten, so thankfully they can now rejoice – with a returning emphasis on stealth and a linear story very much at the heart of Mirage. With so many massive […]
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Review: One of the Good Ones
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla review: One of the franchise’s best MSRP $60.00 “Valhalla marries the best combat in the series with a more organic world.” Pros Breathtaking combat Refined meta systems A more thoughtful open world Raiding never gets old Expanding your settlement is compelling Cons Familiar story Buggy, especially on PC Stealth and modern-day content […]
Astell&Kern’s $2199 Rechargeable Headphone Amp Does It All
For audiophiles, dedicated headphone amps are a key component in their personal audio arsenal, one that lets them get the most out of their preferred wired cans. But Astell&Kern (A&K) clearly believes we haven’t been expecting enough from these devices, so it has launched the $2,199 A&K Acro CA1000, a so-called “carriable” headphone amp that […]