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After weeks of speculation, Ubisoft has officially announced a remake of their 2013 game, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Called Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, the updated game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on July 9th. While Ubisoft hasn’t mentioned a version for the Nintendo Switch 2, a reliable Nintendo insider, Nash Weedle, suggests one is being developed. However, it’s unlikely to be ready for the initial launch, as Ubisoft would have likely announced it alongside the other versions.

As a huge Star Wars fan, it’s been amazing seeing how much more of the story has been revealed over the years. We’ve learned about so many Jedi who survived Order 66, like Cal Kestis from the Jedi games and Ahsoka Tano, who was apparently Anakin Skywalker’s secret apprentice! But it’s also interesting to realize not every Jedi who made it through was a super-powerful warrior; some were actually pretty inexperienced and vulnerable.

Since its release on Netflix, American Godfathers: The Five Families has quickly become popular. It climbed to number six on the list of the most-watched shows in the U.S. within its first week.

Just as Marvel developed its heroes, it also gave its villains depth and complexity. This made the conflicts between them more intense and personal, and these villains often became central figures in the heroes’ stories. These ten villains, in particular, are so well-defined that they actually highlight the strengths and qualities of the heroes they oppose.

A growing trend of downloadable content (DLC) being released quickly with less substance is linked to the rise of ‘live service’ games. These games often rely on ongoing purchases, which makes DLC pricier, but doesn’t usually deliver the amount of new content players expect. This has created some concerning patterns in certain game genres, and may require developers to rethink their approach to expansions.

From April 13th to 19th, Sniper 2 ranked as the sixth most popular movie on Netflix worldwide. It earned 3.6 million views and a total of 5.5 million hours of watch time, just beating out the film War Machine for its place in the top 10. This marked the first week Sniper 2 appeared on Netflix’s weekly top 10 list.

The new trailer is very short – just 25 seconds – and shows a few quick things like lights, a sliding door, and a phone booth. Still, it’s good to be reminded that the game is still being made.

The sci-fi show Roswell is a prime example of successful fan activism. Based on the Roswell High book series, the show premiered on The WB in 1999 and quickly gained a dedicated following. When it was canceled after just two seasons in 2001, fans launched a passionate “Save Roswell” campaign, famously sending Tabasco sauce to the show’s producers. UPN eventually revived the series for a third season, but it was canceled again in 2002, ending the show after 61 episodes. Now, all three seasons of Roswell are available to stream for free on Tubi as of April 1st.

Wow, can you believe it? The last time this game went on sale was way back in June 2021! It dropped to just $12.49 or £9.99 then, and honestly, it hasn’t been discounted at all since. Five whole years! I’ve been waiting for a sale forever.

Just recently, a brand new indie developer called Kraken Express launched their first game, Windrose. It’s a pirate-themed survival adventure where players team up against the environment, and it’s been a huge success! Currently, Windrose is the top-selling game on Steam and boasts a very positive 89% approval rating from over 13,000 players. What makes this even more remarkable is that the game is still in early access – meaning it’s not fully finished – and usually these versions aren’t as refined.