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If there’s one Assassin’s Creed entry that nearly every fan agrees deserves a comeback, it’s Black Flag. The golden age of piracy, a charismatic lead in Edward Kenway, and some of the best ship combat the series has ever seen—it’s no surprise people have been clamoring for Ubisoft to revisit it.
Konami brand manager Darnell Tucker joined the Good Playing With You crew on launch day to break down the series’ biggest pivots yet: a 1960s Japan setting rooted in folklore, a “beautiful-but-horrific” new aesthetic, tougher puzzle design, and a surprisingly robust melee system that rewards timing, counters, and smart retreats. Here’s what players should know before diving in.
Convincing someone who “doesn’t play video games” to give one a try can feel like an uphill battle. You’ve probably heard the classics—Stardew Valley, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing—but sometimes you need fresh picks that prove games can be cozy, clever, and downright addictive without demanding a 40-hour time commitment.
One of the best parts of gaming is when a side character completely steals the show. You go in expecting to care about the protagonist, but then—bam!—some supporting cast member shows up, drops a few lines, or pulls off a memorable moment, and suddenly you’re wishing they were the star of the story.
If there’s one thing Donkey Kong Country Returns and Tropical Freeze taught us, it’s that with the right developer and a little Nintendo magic, even a dormant IP can become a modern classic. With the recent Donkey Kong buzz and a new entry finally on the horizon, it begs the question: what other classic Nintendo franchises are ripe for a next-gen revival?
Let’s be real—sometimes we drop full price on a game, only to realize later… yeah, this should’ve been a weekend rental at best. It’s the gamer’s version of buyer’s remorse. Whether it’s bloated open worlds, zero replay value, or just plain disappointment, some titles hit better when there’s an expiration date involved.
For years, Xbox Game Pass was hailed as the best deal in gaming — an all-you-can-play buffet of first-party titles, indie gems, and third-party blockbusters. But those glory days may be behind us.