Ubisoft blames a “technical error” for in-game Assassin’s Creed ads

Ubisoft has blamed the Black Friday deal pop-ups on a technical error that has reportedly been fixed. Check out Assassin’s Creed Mirage below These weren’t minuscule adverts either, they were enormous banners that took up the majority of screen space and hid the player’s gameplay, causing outrage and disappointment thatUbisoftwould resort to such aggressive marketing tactics. Advert Advert Luckily the problem has since been addressed, with Ubisoft apologising for the interruption, and claiming the ads became visible following a technical error that has since been fixed....

November 26, 2023 · 2 min · 267 words · Cindy Hernandez

Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs hailed as a game that didn’t deserve the hate

Ubisoft fans thinkWatch Dogswas treated too harshly and is actually a good game when you give it a chance. In an industry ofhalf-baked gamesanddisappointing business practices, negative press for a game can often mean its death, whether it’s deserved or not. Take a look at the new PlayStation 5 models, pre-orders are available now Unfortunately, this sometimes means players are reluctant to give a game a try just because other people said they didn’t like it....

November 26, 2023 · 2 min · 301 words · Joe Lopez

Assassin’s Creed fans will love these Xbox Game Pass free games

If you’re an Assassin’s Creed fan and you’ve made your way through the mainline games (well done on that monumental task), then you may be looking for something new to play. As an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you’ll find plenty of games available that feel a lot like the Ubisoft franchise. The world of Assassin’s Creed is vast and filled with history. We’ve picked a selection of games for you to check out, many of which feature some stealth mixed with plenty of action, and some feature large open-worlds full of unique character....

November 25, 2023 · 3 min · 486 words · Andrew Johnson

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a surprise new release

Without question,Cyberpunk 2077has been a story of a video game rising from the ashes to achieve great success. Check out the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty trailer below! Advert Advert Earlier this year, the highly anticipated expansionPhantom Libertywas finally released tohigh critical acclaimon Metacritic. Inour reviewofCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, our own Ewan Moore said: “I really can’t say enough good things aboutCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. It fills me with joy to be able to report that this is a deeply ambitious expansion that fires on all cylinders and never delivers anything less than a stellar experience....

November 25, 2023 · 1 min · 204 words · Michael Lee

GTA 6 unreal loading times stun fans in leaked gameplay footage

Leaked gameplay footage fromGTA VIshowing the game’s incredible loading times and completely seamless transitions between the main characters has left fans floored.GTA VIwas officially announced asin developmentback in February 2022, and it was recently suggested we can expect the gameno later than March 2025. A full reveal of the game is coming in December, but footage of an early build of the sequel made its way tothe internetages ago, confirmingGTA VIis set in Vice City, and will feature two playable characters....

November 25, 2023 · 6 min · 1129 words · Carla Hunt

GTA meets The Sims in new hyper realistic Unreal Engine 5 life sim

There’s a new life simulator coming in 2024 and its hyper-realistic graphics are wowing players everywhere. Using Unreal Engine 5, there’s no surprise this game looks a little ‘uncanny valley’.The first images and trailers make the sim look like a cross betweenThe SimsandGrand Theft Auto. You have the same requirements fromThe Sims- hunger, tiredness - but you also have a fully realised world to explore and interact with, which feels like the living, breathing cities we’re so used to in Grand Theft Auto....

November 25, 2023 · 6 min · 1211 words · Meredith Miller

PC gamers can grab a gorgeous free sci-fi adventure right now

Hands up if you want a free video game and one in particular that is a gorgeous sci-fi adventure. If so, then we have a treat for you. For better or worse, during a time in which the choice offree-to-playlive service games is plenty, that choice can feel a little overwhelming deciding what game should be a priority to take up our precious time. Check out the Deliver Us Mars trailer below!...

November 25, 2023 · 1 min · 180 words · Angela Perez

PlayStation Plus 'pointless' new freebie is dividing fans

If you subscribe to Sony’s PlayStation Plus service then you will have a variety of perks at your disposal. Obviously, the higher the tier that you subscribe to, the more perks you’ll be gifted with. For the top tier,PlayStation PlusPremium, you’ll have a wide selection of games to choose from across multiple generations such as the original PlayStation as well as PS2, PS3, PSP and of course, PS4 and PS5. What’s more, you’ll also have access tocloud streaming(not the Final Fantasy character), and the newly revisedSony Pictures Core, giving PS Plus Premium subscribers a curated selection of movies....

November 25, 2023 · 2 min · 367 words · Ralph Greene

PlayStation Plus looks set to gain a 2023 AAA shooter

PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass can often end up being places for some games to get a new lease of life . Games that may have underperformed or released to middling review scores that saw gamers shy away become titles gamers can sample with no financial outlay to them.A discussion is happening currently that could bringImmortals of Aveum, a magic-based shooter, toPlayStation Plus; a game that on the surface looked wonderful, but was lacking in many areas and saw the development team being laid off....

November 25, 2023 · 6 min · 1190 words · Emily Diaz

PlayStation Plus users recommend PS5 AAA 'masterpiece'

There are a lot of exclusives in the PlayStation line-up, many of which appear on PlayStation Plus. However, one of those games is often overlooked and has become a sleeper hit that some call a ‘masterpiece’. Returnalis a roguelike action-shooter that plays within a time-loop, watching the central character die over and over and over again, slowly making progress and puzzling out the core mystery. Returnalis a brilliant example of the modern roguelike genre....

November 25, 2023 · 1 min · 157 words · Paul Franco

PlayStation Plus: beloved PS1 game is making a comeback

Ever since the revision ofPlayStation Plusin 2022, Sony has brought back classic games from the PS1 and PSP generations for PS Plus Premium subscribers. Recently we’ve seen the likes ofResident Evil: Director’s Cut,Syphon Filter,Tekken 2,Killzone: Liberation,MediEvil Resurrectionand more arrive to the service. Check out theBuzz Lightyear of Star Commandtrailer below! Well, if you want more classics coming to PlayStation, then you’re in luck, especially if you’re a fan of theDisneyPixar Toy Story series, you’ll soon seemingly be able to play three nostalgic gems games courtesy of PS Plus....

November 25, 2023 · 1 min · 163 words · Thomas Roberts

Starfield mod adds hardcore survival mode

Starfieldmight be a game that’s parted fans like Moses and the Red Sea, but that doesn’t mean fun can’t still be found amongst the planets you explore. Even more so when modders get involved, helping to add further longevity to the game. ‘Starvival - Immersive Survival Addon’ is the latest mod to catch the attention of players thanks to its hardcore survival criteria that demands you eat, drink, and rest like you would in real life....

November 25, 2023 · 2 min · 270 words · Julia Kim

Xbox Game Pass free day one download is year’s most serene adventure

It’s a great litmus for a game if you’re still thinking about it several weeks after finishing up a playthrough. Certain moments come to mind and whisk you away, in this instance, back to the gaps in a cliff face, watching the scenes in the distance or exploring the serene isolation.Jusant, which means ‘to ebb’ in French, launched forXbox Game Passon its release day. The game is simple to summarise; you play a child who has found a small exotic creature and you must return it to its family who live in the sky....

November 25, 2023 · 11 min · 2340 words · James Kelly