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If you have a VR headset then Phantom: Covert Ops should be on your radar. This stealthy VR game places you into a kayak and then asks you to complete a number of black op assassinations. It sounds a bit like Metal Gear in a boat, so it's fitting that the original voice of Solid Snake – David Hayter – is joining the cast. Hayter plays the part of a disgraced ex-Soviet named General Zhurov, who hopes to rewrite history and change the outcome of the cold war.  "He's very different [than Snake]," Hayter told us. "General Zhurov was a ranking Soviet officer in the '80s who fought in various conflicts and was a huge believer in the Soviet Union, but he was defeated by these stealth Phantom Ops people and they left him for dead. "When the Soviet Union crumbled, he never let that go. He's also never let go of his hatred and lust for vengeance against the Phantom Ops guys, so he's on his way to insane. He's obsessive and he's out of control, b...

After yesterday’s big reveal of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, we’ve had the chance to learn much more than the name and setting of the next Assassin’s Creed. Our interview  and the trailer (plus screenshots and an official press release) all give us a better idea what to expect from Ubisoft’s new entry in its historical, open-world franchise. Fans will undoubtedly want to dissect every little detail and speculate for themselves, but if you just want some of the biggest and most interesting points, we’ve compiled this list of the 25 main things we’ve learned about Valhalla so far. Click here to watch embedded media 1. Eivor is pronounced “Ā-vōr.” 2. You can choose whether your Eivor is male or female. 3. Customization options let you change Eivor’s hair, clothing, war paint, and more. 4. The game takes place in Norway and England. 5. England has three major cities to visit: London, Winchester, and Jórvík. 6. You can dual-wield almost any combination of weapons. 7. Ever...

Ubisoft has officially unveiled Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, a new installment that has players building a Viking settlement and exploring England during the Dark Ages. That premise alone is enticing; the combination of fierce combat and rich history seems like a natural fit for Assassin’s Creed. We interviewed creative director Ashraf Ismail to learn more about the new hero Eivor (pronounced Ā-vōr), the gameplay, and the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. GI: The name “Valhalla” evokes the Norse setting, but what does it mean in the context of the game’s story? Ismail: There’s a lot that I can’t get into for spoiler reasons, but overall the idea of this place of glory that you’re trying to reach – this is very meaningful to the personal journey of our hero, Eivor. Eivor is a Viking raider who will leave Norway for the rolling hills of England – this is something that happens very early in the journey of our game – for the goal of settling their people and building a thriving sett...

Click to watch embedded media Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Vikings, longships, axes, and war. Assassin's Creed Valhalla has all of these things and more. If you want to get a sense for how Ubisoft Montreal is incorporating these elements into the next installment of Assassin's Creed, then you need to watch the trailer above and check out the screenshots below. Click image thumbnails to view larger version                                                                                             ...

  KURAYUKABA , a steampunk detective fantasy that was successfully crowdfunded on Makuake in 2019, has released its pilot film to Youtube (below), and has also begun crowdfunding efforts to expand the pilot film into a 40 minute animated feature film. The project currently seeks to raise 20 million yen (about $ US) via the Motion Gallery website.   The staff for KURAYUKABA includes:   Original work, director: Shigeyoshi Tsukahara Character design: Kazunori Minagawa Special animator:  Ryōchimo CG, director of photography: maxcaffy Art settings, background art: Pochi Design works: Chouta Akatsuki, Keze, Takeshi Ishikawa, Kazunoko, Kitsuneiro, Kahi, Shie Nanahara Animation production: Makaria Planning: Twin Engine     KURAYUKABA is set in an alternative world, in a town where people have begun to fear falling shadows and the coming of the evening as a result of strange, mass disappearances that occur at night. After a chance encounter wi...

Click here to watch embedded media Publisher: Tripwire Interactive Developer: Tripwire Interactive Release: May 22, 2020 Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC The depth of Maneater's combat, exploration, and customization are highlighted in this behind-the-scenes video. Maneater is the upcoming shark RPG from Tripwire Interactive, which is slated to launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (through the Epic Games Store) on May 22, with a Switch version to follow at an unspecified date later this year. In Maneater, you are the shark, starting out as a young, orphaned baby that grows over time, eventually rivaling the likes of Jaws both in size and appetite. As you explore the waters of the world, you seek the blood of one human – the hunter who killed your mother. This quest will pit you against other human threats, as well as other wildlife that simply sees you as a meal. As you grow, either by feeding on fish or humans, you'll earn new attacks, abilities, ...

The pandemic has led to a much lighter release schedule that we usually see in any given year, but 2020 has still delivered a number of fantastic games. Whether you are gaming on a PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, or PC, the Game Informer staff has reviewed most of the year's notable releases, and given them their proper critique. Was a highly anticipated blockbuster worth the wait? Are there any indie games that you didn't know about that are must plays? This list gives you a rundown of 2020's best scoring games from the top scorer down. Any game that scores between a 10 and 8.5 makes the list. We also provide a notable quote that hopefully sizes up the game along with a link to the complete review. The year is just getting started, and we'll update this list whenever a new game fits the criteria. Happy gaming! 9.5 Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Developer Moon Studios has made a sequel that shines brighter in platforming and combat. Read review Platforms: Xbox O...