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Assassin's Creed Shadows Dev Talks Pieces of Eden, the New Modern Story

The Best War Games Advance looks into Assassin's Creed Shadows' more 'grounded' storytelling approach and how the Pieces of Eden/Modern story factor in.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Dev Talks Casting Naoe and Yasuke

The Best War Games speaks with Ubisoft Quebec about Assassin's Creed Shadows' castings of Masumi Tsunoda as Naoe and Tongayi Chirisa as Yasuke.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Devs Detail Historical Research

The Assassin's Creed Shadows development team conducted extensive historical research to bring the game's Japanese setting to life.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Dev Urges Players to Embrace Assassination Damage

While assassination damage may be a bit contentious, one Assassin's Creed Shadows dev explains why it's so important to the stealth experience.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' Thrown to the Dogs Pre-Order Bonus Explained

The Best War Games had the chance to chat with an Assassin's Creed Shadows dev about the game's Thrown to the Dogs pre-order bonus and what it entails.

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Dames 4 Games Gives Gaming Industry's Unsung Heroes Their Flowers

In an interview with The Best War Games, Dames 4 Games founder Destinee Cleveland discussed the importance of highlighting gaming's unsung heroes.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' Customizeable Hideout and Allies Explained

The Best War Games recently spoke with an Assassin's Creed Shadows dev about the extent of the game's hideout customization and its allies system.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Devs Talk Evolving Franchise's Combat and Gameplay

The Best War Games caught up with Ubisoft to discuss how Assassin's Creed Shadows expands on the series' combat and gameplay formulas.

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Absolum Hands-On Preview

Dotemu and Guard Crush Games are teaming up once again on an RPG and beat 'em up hybrid called Absolum, which The Best War Games recently went hands-on with.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Dev Teases a Massive Power Struggle Between Factions

Assassin's Creed Shadows players will not be contending with one shadow faction, but multiple, according to creative director Jonathan Dumont.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' Canon Mode is a Result of Fan Feedback

Assassin's Creed Shadows' new Canon Mode will usher in a new way to play the next entry in Ubisoft's most popular franchise.

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The First Berserker: Khazan Timeline Explained

The First Berserker: Khazan is part of the same timeline as Dungeon Fighter Online, but makes one major divergence in its story.

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Why The First Berserker: Khazan Explores a New Story for the Beloved Character

The First Berserker: Khazan will soon be in the hands of gamers, but there are many who may not know the true origins of its narrative.

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How The First Berserker: Khazan's Ties Into Dungeon & Fighter Lore

The First Berserker: Khazan is grounded in the world of Dungeon & Fighter, and there's a lot fans can learn from looking at the lore.

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Why Assassin's Creed Shadows Lets You Play a Shinobi and a Samurai

Assassin's Creed Shadows will offer players the chance to play as both a shinobi and a samurai through its dual protagonists.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Dev on Yasuke: "He Is a Man Lost Between Two Worlds"

The Best War Games speaks with Assassin's Creed Shadows' creative director about the unique perspective offered by Yasuke as a protagonist.

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The BAFTA Games Awards 2025 Nominations Officially Revealed

Ahead of the award ceremony on April 8, The BAFTA Games Awards Nominations for 2025 have been revealed and include 41 games across 17 categories.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Dev Details Naoe's Background and Playstyle

The Best War Games spoke with an Assassin's Creed Shadows dev about Naoe's unique background and playstyle as a stealth-based Assassin.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji Expansion is 'Spookier' Than Base Game

The Best War Games Advance reveals that Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji DLC will have a spookier vibe to it than the base game.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Devs Walk Us Through Its Development Journey

In a The Best War Games interview, the Assassin's Creed Shadows dev team takes us back to day one, talks about launch, and outlines future plans.