Kaser Focus: Like a dragon, like a farmer, like a tired gaming writer
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What the heck was this week, huh? I take a couple of days off work, and suddenly Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft and Sega all decide they need put on the ritz right when I get back? That’s not even mentioning all the Tokyo Game Show news. I’m exhausted — a good exhausted, but yeah, still tired. The irony is that I actually haven’t had the time or energy to play many games this week, except briefly checking out the DLC of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
This is going to be one of my longer Focuses, seeing as how we had so much going on this week. I’ll talk mostly about the shows, but I’m going to have to leave off talking about some of the TGS news and the Xbox/Twitch show just because I’m pressed for space. It’s been a long week, and I’m just pleased that I get the chance to talk about it, even if I sound a little grumpy while doing so.
No surprise, Ubisoft is making more Assassin’s Creed. I have no doubt that Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope will be a good game, and that Skull & Bones will sure be a game. I’m also extremely pleased that we’re getting a new Valiant Hearts game. I’m not exactly sure if it’ll be exclusive to Netflix, but regardless, I’m playing it. But the AC showcase was where Ubisoft really showed their vision for the future.
I feel conflicted about the whole showing. On the positive side, Mirage’s CGI trailer was cool and Basim could be the series’ most interesting protagonist, given certain facts about him I shan’t spoil. Assuming that the theories about Hexe being set in 16th century Germany are true, that sounds amazing — it’s an obscure
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