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Anyone who has stood before a group of toddlers and been instructed to “tell us a story” knows that weaving an entertaining tale is no simple task. Constructing one that begins with the Crusades, detours through the Italian Renaissance and ultimately crosses into the new world while increasing in intensity and drama at every turn is downright impossible. Yet Ubisoft seems set to bite off a story unlike any we’ve seen before, following the life of a Mohawk of mixed parentage driven to avenge his people alongside the birth of a nation....

It is fitting, then, that the extended preview of Black Flag granted to us at E3 2013 focuses almost entirely on Edward’s career and expertise in the buccaneer business, and does little to explain how Assassins or Templars fit into the mix. We’re not complaining, since the demo shows serious promise for those hoping for a triple-A pirate adventure from a proven studio. And if Ubisoft grasps the opportunity to chart a new course - Assassin’s Creed game or no - it could be a wise move for the brand as a whole....

[HTML1] The developers at Ubisoft haven’t been afraid to delve into history to bring added drama to the Assassin’s Creed series, and with Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, they’re keeping the tradition alive. Most notably, in their plans to make the most of the expected DLC Season Pass. But rather than simple weapons or costumes, owners of the Season Pass will be able to play through “Freedom Cry,” a standalone Black Flag campaign starring Edward Kenway’s first mate Adewale, as the escaped slave is forced to confront his past, and bring punishment to those who most deserve it....

It’s for these reasons that Ubisoft has a lot more than the franchise’s future to look out for with its next entry – it has its very reputation on the line – and that’s where the newly announced Assassin’s Creed Syndicate comes in. Game Rant was fortunate enough to visit Ubisoft’s Québec City studio to get a glimpse of the new game in action. Formerly codenamed Assassin’s Creed Victory, the newest Assassin’s title takes place in London, England in 1868....

[HTML2] Cinematic trailers and expensive ad campaigns have their place in AAA games marketing, but when it comes to next-gen, the proof is in the pudding. So it’s no surprise that fans are eager to see as much of Assassin’s Creed Unityin action as possible. As part of Gamescom 2014, Ubisoft has now released a guided walkthrough video of one of Unity’s very first assassination missions, showing off the new mission design allowing players to craft their experience with more control than ever before....

It’s hard to argue that after a month on store shelves, an extra day or two required to complete the update is going to change the opinion of many. However, in a post on the company’s official blog, the update team explained that earning back the respect of their fans means - unfortunately - taking as much time as needed: The planned patch is intended to address a number of lingering issues across all platforms, ranging from corrupted save files, game crashes upon the loading said saved files, as well as connectivity and online issues....

At this point, it’s safe to say that Assassin’s Creed Unity isn’t the rousing success that Ubisoft was hoping for. Only a few days ago, Unity was one of this fall’s most highly anticipated titles; now, it’s quickly becoming a punchline due to a host of performance issues and a number of hilarious (and sometimes terrifying) glitches. The critics haven’t been kind, either. While Game Rant’s own Andrew Dyce found Assassin’s Creed Unity an acceptable if imperfect step towards the future, other outlets have been significantly less kind....

This fall Assassin’s Creed fans are being treated to a double dose of main titles in the franchise, with last-gen title Assassin’s Creed Rogue continuing the naval gameplay of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Unity returning to the mainland with a story set in Paris during the French Revolution. The protagonist of Assassin’s Creed Unity is Arno Dorian, a nobleman who was raised by a Master Templar following the deaths of his Assassin parents....

Nadal won his 21st Grand Slam title after defeating Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic at the Australian Open. The Spaniard outlasted his much younger opponent, clawing his way back from a two-set deficit to win in over five hours. Noah, a former French Open champion, said the fact that Nadal was “physically dominating” younger players despite being 35 was hugely impressive. Nadal’s Australian Open win moved him ahead of arch-rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the Grand Slam race and also strengthened his claim for the GOAT title....

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach has received his fair share of criticism for his tendency to try new formations and use players in new positions, and Guardiola has admitted he has made some mistakes as he looks to get to grips with the Premier League. Guardiola tells Man City to believe “Sometimes I have an idea: three at the back or play a player like this. And sometimes it did not work and when that happens it is always the manager and I never complain to the players,” Guardiola told reporters....

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes took the Indian Premier League by storm in 2017 as he finished his debut season in the cash-rich league with 316 runs and 12 wickets from 12 games. However, post the high of that opening season, the Englishman struggled in 2018. And even this year, he has managed to score just 112 runs and picked six wickets from 8 games....

The 21-time Grand Slam champion was detained in Melbourne in January for non-compliance with Australia’s vaccination policy and was then deported ten days later after a lengthy legal battle. Along with the deportation came a three-year visa suspension, leaving the Serb’s participation at the Melbourne Majors in 2023 in doubt. However, according to reports emerging from Down Under, the Australian government has lifted the ban imposed on the former World No....

Tayshia Adams’ season (which began as that of Clare Crawley) has inspired some of the best Bachelorette memes we’ve seen in 16 seasons, and it’s safe to say scrolling through Twitter this season has brought many laughs and moment of mutual confusion. From conversations about why the men were asked to play strip dodgeball to slamming every immature argument, Twitter users from accounts big and small united American viewers everywhere through a shared interest in both adoring and mocking the Bachelor franchise....

The reality television personality, 25, was broadcasting an Instagram Live Saturday when she said the word while singing along to DaBaby’s “Rockstar.” The video has since been removed from the site. Brown took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday to issue an apology. “I owe you all a major apology. There is no excuse, and I will not justify what I said,” she wrote. “I have read your messages and seen the hurt that I have caused....

Below is the third and final video in a series of Horizon teasers that will presumably make their way to the game in the near future. It shows a futuristic Apex Legends camera device being picked up by Horizon and subsequently placed on a tripod in front of the character. Pen in hand, she appears to be explaining some sort of instructions to the player. Unfortunately, however, because there’s no audio, we can’t hear what she’s saying....

While that’s great news for the DC universe and Jason Momoa’s version of Aquaman, there has been yet another controversy kicked up over the character of Mera, who was played by Amber Heard in Aquaman as well as Justice League and is currently set to return for Aquaman 2. Many fans have been calling for Warner Bros. to drop the actress due to controversy over her relationship with Johnny Depp, which ended with abuse allegations towards both actors, and resulted in Depp filing several lawsuits against media outlets and Heard herself for defamation....

Scenes featuring Michael Keaton returning to the role were filmed but later replaced with a performance by Ben Affleck due to continuity issues tied to the Aquaman sequel. The film’s original release was planned to happen months before Keaton is set to reprise the role in June 2023’s The Flash, according to The Hollywood Reporter. However, Warner Bros. announced on Wednesday that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was being moved to December 2023, prompting some to question whether Keaton’s rumored performance would be restored in the film....

Donnarumma, 23, found himself under fire from Italian media following his performance in his national side’s demoralizing 5-2 defeat to Germany in the UEFA Nations League. The PSG shot-stopper made a glaring mistake in the 69th minute that allowed Timo Werner to capitalize on a wayward pass. After the heavy defeat, he was queried by journalists over his questionable display. He reacted furiously to one reporter’s question over his error, responding (via RMCSport):...

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Sometimes as we all move ahead in life, we tend to forget about the simpler things. Even when you have everything you can wish for, small things like the feel of soft grass under your feet, or the warm rays of the morning sun can bring great joy. A football season can be a hectic affair, both for coaches and for the players. During the course of a season, we all tend to complicate certain things that could actually be solved quite easily....

Antonio Valencia and Jesse Lingard both scored off brutal Arsenal turnovers to give Jose Mourinho’s side a dream start. And there were plenty of emotional reactions on social media as the Gunners shot themselves in the foot twice in the early going.