— A copy of the game was provided, courtesy of Ubisoft — Quick Navigation Assassin’s Creed Mirage : The origins of Basim Smaller but dense map RPG elements are still available Great non-linear story structure So much more to explore Assassin’s Creed has been on the forefront of gaming for the last 15 years now. The latest iterations have even introduced a completely new style of gameplay, with the sprawling open-world RPGs. With Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Ubisoft wanted to go back to the roots, re-introducing the previous way the games were set: an open-world adventure game based more on expl ..read more

Quick Navigation Let’s talk about games 2023 Montreal ComicCon is a success! As a pop-culture enthusiast, missing out on the 2023 Montreal ComicCon is not an option. This will be my fifth visit and each year keeps improving. Once again, there was a plethora of diverse offerings under one roof, including comics, collectibles, horror, manga, anime, cosplay, video games, movies, and TV series. I have been anticipating this event to connect with like-minded individuals and delve deeper into our shared passions. My interests lie in video games and fantasy or superhero-themed TV series, and I was ..read more

A shocking announcement on Monday that Microsoft will be purchasing Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion dollars. Activision Blizzard is famously home to the Call of Duty series as well as Overwatch, Diablo, World of Warcraft, and StarCraft. Included in the deal is the mobile smash hit Candy Crush. Image Credit: Newswire.ca Recently, Activision Blizzard has been seeing a departure of talent due to toxic working conditions. *UPDATE* According to Xbox Wire, Microsoft will be adding new and existing Activision Blizzard titles to Xbox Game Pass AND PC Game Pass. This also extends the library of g ..read more

Halo Infinite fans have another event to look forward to as the Cyber Showdown event is expected to launch tomorrow on January 18, 2022. Just like past events, such as the 20th Anniversary, HCS Spotlight, Winter Contingency, and Fracture Tenrai, Cyber Showdown will bring new items for players to earn for free or purchase from the store. Photo Credit: @Halo (Twitter) According to Twitter’s @leaks_infinite, the event will run from January 18 – January 31, 2022 and feature 10 new cosmetic awards and the following game modes: One Flag Attrition King of the Hill (KOTH) Slayer Capture the Flag (CTF ..read more

Developed by: Ubisoft Montreal Published by: Ubisoft Available on: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC, Luna, Stadia Price: $59.99 US / $79.99 CAN (for the standard edition) Reviewed on: PlayStation 4 and Pro — A copy of the game was provided, courtesy of Ubisoft — My friends, and people who follow what I write, know how much I am a fan of Assassin’s Creed. Especially, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. It is the game I have played the most this generation. Therefore, when Ubisoft announced Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla would contain Norse mythology and Vikings, I had re ..read more

Developed by: Young Horses Published by: Young Horses Available on: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC Price: $24.99 US / $33.49 CAN Reviewed on: PlayStation 4 (not Pro) — A copy of the game was provided, courtesy of PopAgenda — Since its reveal last summer, Young Horses really made a name for themselves with a trailer of their new game, called Bugsnax. It included everything needed to be a phenomenon: beautiful graphics, funny writing, and a catchy song, which really became viral in the PlayStation gamers circles. The developers succeeded in keeping pretty much everything cryptic, from the ..read more

Developed by: Studio MDHR Published by: Studio MDHR Available on: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC Price: $19.99 US / $26.99 CAN Reviewed on: PlayStation 4 (not Pro) — A copy of the game was provided, courtesy of PopAgenda — A couple of weeks ago, Studio MDHR (the developers behind Cuphead) did quite a number of us. On that same day, they announced a PS4 version of their beloved game and it was immediately available to play. This last tidbit was what really shook me. It instantly became a must-play game. I tried the initial version (on my original Xbox One), and I appreciated it. I ..read more

Developed by: Naughty Dog Published by: Sony Interactive Entertainment Available on: PlayStation 4 Price: $59.99 / 69.99€ / £54.99 *There will be some spoilers, but I will try to limit them. Right, let me get this out of the way now. I loved The Last of Us. I played it when it first came out on PS3 and the remastered version on PS4. In preparation for The Last of Us Part II, I watched the trailers but stayed clear of the leaked spoilers. The idiot(s) that leaked them have a lot to answer for. In the days leading up to release day, I played through TLOU, nice and slow. Savouring every moment. M ..read more

Season 1 for The Division 2 is approaching its end. That means for anyone who hasn’t completed the available challenges, you’re running out of time to earn the rewards. If you’ve been a bit hesitant to dive into it all, I recommend gaining at least rank 35 to get your Coyote’s Mask which is an exotic item that compliments critical hit builds. Certain rewards such as weapon skins, gear dyes, Striker outfit, and some patches, can only be earned through the Season 1 activities, so take a moment to check what’s available to earn before they are gone. The Season Pass is free to all who have the War ..read more

Welcome back to the lockdown everyone. We do hope you’re staying safe and staying strong. My first of 2 picks for these Top Ten Games to discover, was a turn-based strategy in the form of the timeless Civilization franchise. My second pick will be of absolutely no surprise to anyone who knows me in the slightest – the Mass Effect Trilogy. Yes, I know that this is 3 games but screw it, it’s my choice, my rules. Simply put, one cannot just play one of the three Mass Effect games. The Mass Effect Trilogy is without a doubt the main reason, beyond work and beyond being a husband and father, as to ..read more