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Assassin's Creed Shadows had to have 2 different characters because players want both stealth and combat, and you couldn't have both with just one

Yasuke and Naoe are two distinct types of archetype

GamesRadar · Jan 25, 2025

Sonic is a perfect example of character design evolution

Comic book artists have each put their own stamp on our favourite blue hedgehog.

Creative Bloq · Jan 25, 2025

I finally tried the Playdate and it was so much fun I left my Switch at home for the first time in years

Panic’s Playdate has a retro look but this one-of-a-kind handheld offers loads of games and unique gameplay experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 25, 2025

The Witcher writers tease Geralt's "blonde, bubbly" new love interest in Netflix's Sirens of the Deep anime: "[She] makes more sense than Yen"

Exclusive: The Sirens of the Deep writers introduce Essi, a new companion vying for Geralt's attention

Total Film · Jan 25, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox started talks "six or seven years ago," says Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer

Ninja Gaiden 4 is an upcoming game from Xbox, Team Ninja, and PlatinumGames, and the game started talks "six or seven years ago," per Phil Spencer.

Windows Central · Jan 25, 2025

Stardew Valley creator says "a game can have too much content" but still won't say "the book is closed" on the farming sim, teasing updates "maybe even 50 years from now"

"I think it would be funny to release an update when I'm, like, 90 years old"

GamesRadar · Jan 25, 2025

Is Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Over a year after its PS5 launch, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally about to come out on PC. But can you play it using Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service?

Windows Central · Jan 24, 2025

Epic's free games program is coming to the Epic Games Store on Android

Epic is still trying to challenge the App Store and Google Play Store, and up to 17 new titles on its mobile stores is a good start.

Android Central · Jan 24, 2025

The Witcher 3 director's upcoming open-world RPG Blood of Dawnwalker keeps revealing new vampires, and I can't get enough of this deliciously Gothic lore

Blood of Dawnwalker's lore seems right up there with The Witcher 3

GamesRadar · Jan 24, 2025

Xbox honors the most exceptional games with the latest Xbox Excellence Awards

Xbox honors a number of 2024 games with the Xbox Excellence Awards, celebrating high engagement, ratings, and sales.

Windows Central · Jan 24, 2025