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  A Plague Tale: Innocence is a narrative-driven action-adventure game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Home Interactive. It was released in 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game follows the story of Amicia de Rune, a young noblewoman, and her younger brother Hugo, as they navigate a war-torn, plague-ridden medieval France. In A Plague Tale: Innocence, players control Amicia, using her wit, stealth, and the environment to survive and protect her brother from various threats, including the Inquisition and swarms of deadly rats. The game combines elements of stealth, puzzle-solving, and a compelling narrative, as Amicia and Hugo unravel the mysteries surrounding their family and the supernatural plague that has ravaged the land. A Plague Tale: Innocence received positive reviews for its atmospheric world, emotional storytelling, and engaging gameplay. The game's success and critical acclaim led to speculation and anticipation for a potential sequel. A Pla...

Assassin's Creed II is an action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It is the second major installment in the Assassin's Creed series and was released in 2009 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The game introduced several key elements that have since become pillars of the series.  Assassin's Creed II takes place in two distinct time periods. The modern-day setting follows a protagonist named Desmond Miles, who is held captive by the modern-day Templars known as Abstergo Industries. Using a machine called the Animus, Desmond relives the memories of his ancestor, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, an Italian nobleman during the Renaissance era. As players control Ezio, they explore Renaissance Italy, including cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome. The game features a historical narrative interwoven with fictional events and characters. Ezio becomes embroiled in a conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order, seeking reve...

  God of War III is an action-adventure video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It serves as the conclusion to the original trilogy of the God of War series. The game was released exclusively for the PlayStation 3 in 2010. God of War III picks up immediately after the events of God of War II. Players control Kratos, the Spartan warrior and former God of War, as he embarks on a quest for vengeance against the gods of Olympus, particularly Zeus. Kratos seeks to bring down the entire pantheon and put an end to the cycle of betrayal and torment that has plagued him throughout his journey. The game is set in a vast and epic world inspired by Greek mythology. Kratos must navigate through a variety of environments, including the depths of the Underworld, the heights of Mount Olympus, and the ruins of ancient Greece. Along the way, he encounters and battles numerous iconic figures from Greek mythology, including Poseidon, Hades, Hermes, Her...

  Assassin's Creed: Origins is the tenth major installment in the Assassin's Creed video game series, developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Set in Ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic period, Assassin's Creed: Origins introduces players to a new protagonist, Bayek of Siwa. Bayek is a Medjay, a protector of the people, who becomes involved in a personal quest for revenge after his son's murder. As players control Bayek, they embark on a journey through Egypt, encountering historical figures and participating in key events during this pivotal era. The game explores the origins of the Assassin Brotherhood, delving into the historical context and mythos that would later shape the organization. It introduces players to the conflict between the Hidden Ones (proto-Assassins) and the Order of the Ancients (proto-Templars), setting the stage for the subsequent games in the series. In terms of gameplay, ...

  Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is the sixth major installment in the popular action-adventure video game series, Assassin's Creed. It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft in 2013. The game was released for various platforms, including PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC, and later received a remastered version for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Set in the early 18th century, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag introduces players to a new protagonist, Edward Kenway, who is the grandfather of the series' previous protagonist, Connor Kenway from Assassin's Creed III. Edward Kenway is a Welsh pirate and privateer who becomes embroiled in the ancient conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. The game takes place primarily in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy, featuring real historical figures such as Blackbeard, Charles Vane, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack Rackham. As Edward Kenway, players explore a vast open wor...

  "Assassin's Creed: Odyssey" is an action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft. It is the eleventh major installment in the "Assassin's Creed" series and was released on October 5, 2018, for multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. Set in the classical era of ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BCE), "Assassin's Creed: Odyssey" follows the story of either Alexios or Kassandra, a mercenary of Spartan heritage. The player's chosen character embarks on a journey to reunite their family, uncover their true origins, and become entangled in the conflict between Athens and Sparta. The game introduces several new features to the "Assassin's Creed" series. It emphasizes player choice and branching narratives, allowing players to make decisions that shape the story and impact various characters and factions. The game also incorporates a dialog...

  "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Ubisoft. It is the twelfth major installment in the "Assassin's Creed" series and was released on November 10, 2020, for multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows, and Google Stadia. It was also later released on PlayStation 5. The game is set in the 9th century during the Viking Age and follows the story of Eivor, a Viking raider from Norway. Players can choose to play as a male or female version of Eivor. Seeking new opportunities and resources, Eivor leads a clan of Vikings to settle in England, which is divided into several warring kingdoms. The game explores the conflicts between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, as well as the larger narrative of the "Assassin's Creed" series involving the secret war between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. As Eivor, players engage in open-wo...

"Ghost of Tsushima" is an action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released exclusively for the PlayStation 4 console on July 17, 2020. The game is set in the late 13th century on the Japanese island of Tsushima during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. Players assume the role of Jin Sakai, a samurai warrior who becomes one of the last surviving members of his clan after a devastating battle. Determined to protect his homeland and drive out the Mongol invaders, Jin abandons his traditional samurai practices and adopts stealthy tactics, becoming the "Ghost of Tsushima." Development of "Ghost of Tsushima" began in 2014, following the completion of Sucker Punch's previous game, "Infamous: Second Son." The studio aimed to create an open-world experience set in feudal Japan that would capture the beauty and authenticity of the time period. Sucker Punch extensively re...

"God of War" is a popular video game franchise known for its action-adventure gameplay, epic storytelling, and a blend of mythology and fantasy. The series was created by David Jaffe at Santa Monica Studio, a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment. The first "God of War" game was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 console. It was directed by David Jaffe and developed by Santa Monica Studio. The game introduced players to the protagonist Kratos, a Spartan warrior who seeks revenge against the Greek gods for betraying him. In the original game, Kratos embarks on a quest to kill Ares, the god of war. Along the way, he encounters various mythological creatures and challenges inspired by Greek mythology. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay mechanics, intense combat system, and cinematic presentation.  Due to the success of the first game, several sequels and prequels were developed. The second installment, "God of War II," was released...

  Last November,pokemon scarlet and violet released for Nintendo Switch as the first so-called open-world pokemon game. These are non-linear games in which players can freely explore the environment as they collect Pokémon characters. Reweiwers and gamers alike have generally agreed that the games succeeded in introducing changes that were long overdue such as free roaming, a less linear adventure and a large amount of collectables. But they also criticised the games’ appalling visuals and technical failures. These failures – known as “glitches” – are moments when the game fails to behave as intended. Instead of chomping on a sandwich, for example, a character might be seen munching thin air. The original Pokémon games, Red and Blue (1996), had their fair share of glitches too. This included “mesining no”, an unofficial critter that could be found by deliberately using glitches. But times have changed since the first games. Pokémon is now a global behem...