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Post by wunty on Mar 15, 2023 15:28:35 GMT
It's the worlds I like pissing about in in the newer AC games but after a while I get really tired of the actual gameplay and sack them off. The world is beautiful but good god the gameplay sucks balls.
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Post by Blue_Mike on Apr 12, 2023 11:11:42 GMT
Interesting:
I always assumed Edward retired from pirating in order to take little Haytham to the theatre.
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Post by Blue_Mike on May 3, 2023 16:55:16 GMT
Mirage could be launching in August:
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Post by Blue_Mike on Jun 5, 2023 19:15:47 GMT
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Post by Bill in the rain on Jun 6, 2023 4:18:47 GMT
That's kinda weird. For a minute I thought they were making an Assassin's Creed game inspired by Prince of Persia, then I realised it's just a skin.
I always imagined that Assassin's Creed games were like Prince of Persia games, but when I finally got to try one they're totally different. I'm not quite sure how they made climbing up old ledges feel totally different, but they managed it.
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Post by Blue_Mike on Jun 30, 2023 20:58:13 GMT
Black Flag remake apparently in development.
All I can say to that is:
Now we are ready to sail for the Horn
Weigh hey, roll and go!
Our boots and our clothes, boys, are all in the pawn
To be rollicking randy dandy-oh!
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Post by dfunked on Jun 30, 2023 21:01:23 GMT
Oh help me Bob, I'm bully in the alley
Wey hey, bully in the alley
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Post by Tuffty on Jul 1, 2023 10:04:13 GMT
I fully suspect all that development on Skull and Bones has had a say on this. Too much time and money invested on a project that doesn't have much attention so best use it for something that does.
Having said that..
Leave her, Johnny, leave her
Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her
For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow
And it's time for us to leave her
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jul 1, 2023 10:31:36 GMT
Remember they are legally required to release Skull and Bones because of the funding they got from the Singapore government and Ubisoft Singapore are apparently the main lead on this so it all makes sense with all that sunk cost fallacy.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jul 1, 2023 11:10:12 GMT
Actually I remember on DF Direct I think John said something like Insomniac will have released 10 games since Skull and Bones was announced. That's fucking abysmal and depressing to have been working on this in some shape or form for that long with still nothing to show for.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2023 18:36:39 GMT
TBF though; Ubisoft has released about 98 games since then also.
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Post by richyroo on Jul 2, 2023 8:21:03 GMT
I love Black Flag. Weirdly, the think I like the most is the 'Rogue Waves'. I always get excited when I see one. They had better keep them in and looking better than ever!
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Post by JuniorFE on Jul 2, 2023 9:32:32 GMT
Black Flag was actually my first proper foray into AC after helping DadFE with some busywork like treasure hunting back in the Brotherhood days! In retrospect, I think it struck a good balance between the classic AC formula and the open world style of the latest three, in terms of exploration freedom without too much icon overload and the contrast between the open sea and the more tightly packed city areas. And, of course, the sea shanties  (🎶The worst old ship that ever did sail, Sailed out of Harwich on a windy day And we're waiting for the day, Waiting for the day, Waiting for the day That we get our pay🎶) JonFE I recall you wanted to play Black Flag back in the day but never got into it, maybe this will be the push you need? |
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Post by JonFE on Jul 2, 2023 10:14:50 GMT
JuniorFE, it will have to be special to lure me back in Assassin's Creed, you know perfectly well that I have about a million games I want to play, but precious little time...
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Post by mothercruncher on Jul 2, 2023 12:08:37 GMT
I was well over the format after Black Flag (which was excellent) and nothing I’ve seen since us made me think they’ve truly refreshed things. They’ve now become games I maaaaaybe download on Gamepass at some point, look at for half an hour and quickly delete.
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Post by Syrette on Jul 2, 2023 14:35:29 GMT
I will laugh if a Black Flag remake (that it doesn't need, at all) comes out before Skull and Bones.
It's the new Duke Nukem Forever/Chinese Democracy.
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Post by Blue_Mike on Jul 12, 2023 11:14:11 GMT
Still learning new things about these games, years later:
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Post by Tuffty on Jul 14, 2023 15:42:04 GMT
Who here is gonna buy the edition with the vibrating shirt?
Hopefully not too accurate, wouldn't wanna experience shattering my spine after a leap of faith
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Post by Tuffty on Jul 29, 2023 23:59:11 GMT
According to recent playtests, it takes 24hrs to beat Mirage. Closer to 30hrs for a completionist run. Great news to me
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Post by Blue_Mike on Aug 24, 2023 15:22:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2023 17:43:32 GMT
That looks visually on par with Origins. Crazy to think how rapidly mobile tech has advanced.
Bit unrelated, but with Nintendo finally talking about their Switch successor, I hope that means they’ve decided to move away from Nvidia, whose Tegra development has been stagnant in their focus to push crazy $1000+ desktop GPUs. Apple and Qualcomm have long surpassed them on the mobile front.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 24, 2023 17:48:53 GMT
That looks visually on par with Origins. Crazy to think how rapidly mobile tech has advanced. Bit unrelated, but with Nintendo finally talking about their Switch successor, I hope that means they’ve decided to move away from Nvidia, whose Tegra development has been stagnant in their focus to push crazy $1000+ desktop GPUs. Apple and Qualcomm have long surpassed them on the mobile front. Nah, I think all leaks have pointed they're using Nvidia, they kinda have to for BC. I think it will also be based on their Lovelace architecture. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2023 17:54:38 GMT
Is it necessary though? They’re all ARM SoCs, so the technology shouldn’t be too different. It’s not like going from x86 to ARM or anything. Also the Switch didn’t use any nvidia specific tech like PhysX or DLSS.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 24, 2023 18:39:38 GMT
There's the strong possibility that DLSS will be used for the new console.
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Post by Duffman5 on Oct 2, 2023 8:17:13 GMT
Anyone else getting this day 1 ? I used my lovely free gamepass credit to purchase. Currently replaying Unity and Syndicate so I am totally in the AC grove at the mo.
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Post by dfunked on Oct 2, 2023 8:20:16 GMT
Decided to cancel my disc preorder and wait for reviews. (embargo is midday on Weds)
I probably wouldn't be able to fit it in before Spidey 2 comes out anyway, so no harm in waiting.
It does look like exactly what I'm after from everything I've seen, though. I'll probably be swayed by a couple of good reviews.
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Post by Duffman5 on Oct 2, 2023 8:23:55 GMT
Decided to cancel my preorder and wait for reviews. I probably wouldn't be able to fit it in before Spidey 2 comes out anyway, so no harm in waiting. Does look like exactly what I'm after from everything I've seen, though. Morning mate There are certain games, like certain singers/bands where I absolutely do not need a review to know I will purchase and generally enjoy. The AC series (certainly full console games) is one such game. I do understand re being so close to Spiderman, I also have that pre-ordered.  |
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Post by dfunked on Oct 2, 2023 8:28:18 GMT
Haha, I would've said the same thing a few years ago, then Valhalla happened. I'll probably change my mind several times today and end up ordering it /edit Just spotted that Ubisoft+ is on Xbox now, so I might just dip into that for a month over the winter and play this + The Crew Motorfest. Or smash through Jedi Outcast in the next few days to clear my slate... |
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Post by paulyboy81 on Oct 4, 2023 13:03:44 GMT
Can play Mirage now on Xbox if you vacation to New Zealand.
I'd have bought this regardless, being a more old school AC fan, but a mate got it for me as a thank you for putting new brakes on his car, so quids in.
Anyways, about 3-4 missions in and it's already vastly more stealth focused than the last few entries in the series.
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Post by snackplissken on Oct 4, 2023 13:06:22 GMT
More stealth is me intrigued, but I'll definitely wait for a reduction in price.
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