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May 21, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a textbook remaster

Ubisoft has released a remastered version of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, titled Black Flag Resynced, after a 12-year hiatus. The game features significant upgrades, including an overhauled combat system with dynamic animations, seamless transitions between cities and the ocean, dynamic weather conditions, and enhanced lighting effects using ray tracing. New gameplay features include a crouch button, a fast travel option to the Jackdaw from the map screen, and a shanty player for selecting songs. While some systems have been reinvented, the game retains familiar elements and largely stays true to its roots, preserving the essence of the original experience.

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May 21, 2026

Sorry, Black Flag fans: the new Assassin’s Creed remake isn’t adding any more legendary ship battles

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature a major graphical overhaul, a revamped sword fighting system, and three new officers for recruitment. However, it will not include new legendary ships, which are considered thrilling challenges in the game. The five legendary ships from the original game will remain unchanged, and game director Richard Knight hinted at the presence of another challenging ship, though details are not provided. The focus of Resynced is on Edward Kenway's narrative, with the possibility of exploring other stories in future content.

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May 21, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is the game you remember, but it’s even better

Assassin's Creed Black Flag has been reimagined in a remake titled Resynced, featuring significant visual upgrades that enhance the tropical landscapes. The game includes three segments: an opening sequence, open-world exploration, and new content. It showcases improved graphics powered by Ubisoft's Anvil engine, with vibrant colors and detailed environments. The remake introduces four additional chapters and ten new quests focused on new officers joining Kenway's crew. The gameplay features enhanced ship combat with new weaponry and a revamped hand-to-hand combat system that emphasizes parries and combos. Improvements include manual crouch and jump buttons for better stealth control and the ability to dive into the ocean for exploration. The game offers a variety of activities, ensuring player engagement in a richly crafted world.

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May 19, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 has already tripled the series’ peak player count on Steam

The early access release of Forza Horizon 6 has set a new player count record, peaking at 273,148 players on Steam, more than tripling the previous record of 81,096 held by Forza Horizon 5. The game was launched in premium version on May 15 and had a broader release on May 19. The standard edition is available on Game Pass, which may increase the total player count beyond half a million. The game's Japan setting and strong review scores have contributed to its popularity.

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May 15, 2026

NETMARBLE RELEASES GAME OF THRONES: KINGSROAD ON PC AHEAD OF GRAND LAUNCH

Netmarble has released Game of Thrones: Kingsroad for PC, featuring an open-world rendition of Westeros and three classes: Knight, Sellsword, and Assassin. The game became available on May 14, 2026, through platforms like the Netmarble Launcher, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. To celebrate the launch, Netmarble is hosting four events with rewards including a Rare Wildling Outfit and a Legendary Artifact Box. A mobile version of the game is set to launch on May 21, 2026. The game is officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO.

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May 14, 2026

Ubisoft’s leak-a-thon continues with a dump of Assassin’s Creed Hexe info that hints at the return of a familiar ‘old man’

Fresh details about Assassin's Creed Hexe, described by Ubisoft as a "darker" addition to the franchise, have emerged from leaker "Rogue" on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit. The game will primarily take place in Würzburg, Germany, during the witch trials in 1625, with the city serving as the core environment for gameplay. Ubisoft recently underwent a leadership change in the Assassin's Creed team, with Jean Guesdon becoming head of content and game director Benoit Richer exiting the project. There has been little information released about Hexe, especially in light of Ubisoft's promotion of the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake.

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May 14, 2026

Netmarble’s ‘Game of Thrones: Kingsroad’ to Launch Early on PC at 6 PM on the 14th

Netmarble, led by CEO Kim Byung-gyu, has announced that 'Game of Thrones: Kingsroad', an action RPG based on the HBO series, will be available for early access on PC starting at 6 PM on the 14th. The game features an open-world experience with three classes: Knight, Mercenary, and Assassin. To celebrate the early launch, Netmarble will host four events, including attendance and achievement events, offering rewards such as a Rare-grade 'Wildling Costume', an Advanced-grade 'Elk Mount', and a 'Legendary Relic Selection Box'. The game is set during Season 4 of the series and will officially launch on May 21 with mobile support.

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May 12, 2026

PC 20+ Game Bundle Costs Under $1 Per Game, Saves $100s In Total

Fanatical has launched the Build Your Own Killer Bundle, featuring 27 games that gamers can select to create their own bundle. The pricing structure allows for significant savings: starting at £5.75 for five or more games (£1.15 each), £1 per game for 10 or more titles (totaling £9.99), and £0.95 each for 20 games (starting at £18.99). The complete bundle costs £25.64, offering a 95% discount from the original retail price of £476.06. Notable titles include Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, Copycat, Sniper Elite 4 Deluxe Edition, and various Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights. Each game includes a Steam key, and compatibility information for Steam Deck users is provided. Availability is limited to stock on hand.

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May 8, 2026

True permadeath: You can never play this game again if you let its immortal snail assassin touch your mouse pointer

The "snail assassin" meme originated from a 2014 Rooster Teeth podcast episode, where the concept of an immortal snail pursuing a person for a million dollars was discussed. The game "Don't Touch The Snail" features a snail that moves toward the player's mouse pointer, resulting in game over if it makes contact. Players face permanent death with no retries and can earn achievements to customize the snail's appearance. The game includes a global leaderboard for tracking survival times. Strategies for survival may involve using an ultrawide monitor, but maintaining a still mouse pointer can be challenging. The game is set to launch on Steam later this month.

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May 6, 2026

You have just four days left to grab Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and seven other Steam Deck games for just $14.99

Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion are available for .99 through the Humble Choice subscription service, which includes a total of eight games optimized for the Steam Deck. The combined retail value of these games is 9.98, and the total worth of the lineup is approximately 1.91 based on current Steam pricing. By subscribing for .99 a month, users can download all the games and cancel immediately to keep them permanently. The April 2026 Humble Choice lineup includes: - Assassin's Creed Valhalla (Steam Deck Playable) - Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (Steam Deck Playable) - The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (Steam Deck Playable) - Until Then (Steam Deck Verified) - Planet of Lana (Steam Deck Verified) - Artisan TD (Steam Deck Verified) - The Procession to Calvary (Steam Deck Verified) - Buddy Simulator 1984 (Steam Deck Playable) This offer is time-sensitive, as it will soon be replaced by May's lineup.