With March 20 and the release of Assassins Creed Shadows steadily approaching, the hype around the upcoming game is growing stronger by the day, with both Ubisoft fans and those skeptical about the studio and its projects eagerly awaiting its launch albeit for different reasons. Fueling the growing excitement is a recent leak that took place over the weekend, revealing the contents of what is most likely The Art of Assassins Creed Shadows art book, nearly two months ahead of its scheduled release.UbisoftShared by one CollectorMan on a lets just say certain anime and manga-themed website strictly for adults, the image gallery appears to contain the entirety of the leaked art book, revealing key details about Assassins Creed Shadows story, setting, characters, UI, and more.The book opens with a foreword from Ubisofts Art Director Thierry Dansereau, who described the game as accurate and true to the historical timeline and culture, stating that Ubisoft doubled, if not tripled, the effort to make sure that we had a thorough understanding of the Japanese culture of this time period. He also revealed that Ubisoft took a field trip to Japan to recreate the countrys mesmerizing landscapes, architecture, landmarks, and atmosphere in the game.The first full chapter is dedicated entirely to the games dual protagonists Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend, as described by Dansereau. Naoe is an agile, stealth-focused shinobi, who will use noise, light, and shadows to evade detection as enemies respond to their changing surroundings. Yasuke is a charismatic combat-oriented samurai, striking his foes with brutal precision. He was the first African ever seen by the great daimyo Oda Nobunaga, who made him a samurai and brought him into his service. As a newcomer, Yasuke brings an interesting and complementary angle to Naoes take on feudal Japan.The chapter offers an in-depth look at the characters, their backstories, and concept designs for their weapons and outfits most, if not all, of which are likely to appear in the final game. According to the book, different outfits will grant the protagonists unique perks based on their playstyles, enhancing Naoes stealth skills and bolstering Yasukes combat abilities. Interestingly, the first chapter also sheds some light on the games main story, detailing the protagonists ultimate goal after they join forces following their initial rivalry showcased in the recently released official story trailer:Yasuke plays a key role in the fall of Iga Province to Nobunagas forces; meanwhile, Naoe assists deadly conspirators who plot Nobunagas downfall. Eventually, however, their journeys intertwine, and the two find themselves allied and dedicated to a greater cause: the liberation of those oppressed by injustice and tyranny. In the end, ninja and samurai unite behind the timeless creed of the Assassins to protect their homeland from the ruthless Western colonialists of the Templar Order and their corrupt agents in Japan.By far, the biggest chapter is dedicated to the games open world, featuring a wealth of concept illustrations showcasing Shadows regions, biomes, and depictions of real-life Japanese cities, towns, and villages, including Kyoto, Osaka, Sakamoto, Otsu, Harima, and Obama (yes, a real Japanese city look it up). From architecture, environment concepts, and wildlife to boats, props, and 3D materials, the second chapter covers it all, offering a detailed look at how Ubisoft has recreated medieval Japan for its upcoming game.The art book also reveals some of Shadows most important characters both historically accurate and those created by Ubisoft including potential companions for the protagonists, and features storyboards for some of the games most significant cutscenes, concept pieces for crucial story moments, archetypes and different types of crowd NPCs, mounts, the user interface, and much more.The link to the leaked art book itself wont be included here, but you can look it up yourself if you so desire. Officially, the art book is set to hit the shelves on March 25, five days after the games planned launch, and is available for pre-order on Amazon.Dont forget to join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Assassins Creed Shadows Art Book Reveals Tons of Details About the Game appeared first on CG SHARES.

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With David Lynch's passing, cinema has lost one of its most unique artists and beloved figures. His movies were renowned for their surrealist imagery, humor, and disturbing atmosphere. While sometimes obscure in meaning, his movies never failed to engage. They confronted the fantasy of Americana and uncovered a sinister side of the American dream.

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Dezeen Showroom: a wall panelling systemwith integrated lighting, storage and electrical outlets is among nine new products featured on Dezeen Showroom.New Logica storage panels by ValcucineFounder and in-house designer of Italian kitchen brand Valcucine Gabriele Centazzo has created a panelling system for kitchens that conceals appliances and lighting behind planar, minimalist fronts.New Logica storage panels also benefit from integrated electrical outlets and a lighting system, as well as lower sliding and upper tilting mechanisms that make the panels appealing to interact with.The system was recently featured on Dezeen Showroom alongside rugs that have map-like decorative patterns and a disc-shaped light fitting surrounded by sound-dampening fabric.Read on to see more of the latest products:Recycled content colours by HIMACSHIMACS has released new iterations of its main colourways, which are made from recycled materials.According to the brand, its Recycled content colours have the same properties as the other surfaces in its catalogue, making them appropriate for various applications with a lesser environmental impact.Find out more about recycled content colours E2 switches and sockets by GiraGerman electrical hardware brandGira has released a series of sockets, switches, dials and outlets that are integrated into slimline panels.The E2 range is made from a choice of UV-resistant plastic or stainless steel and are united by their rectilinear shapes.Find out more about E2 Tellus Mater rugs by Sandra Benhamou for Edition 1.6.9French design brandEdition 1.6.9 and interior architect and designer Sandra Benhamou have released a range of rugs with patterns that recall different types of terrain.Made from wool, linen, merino, hemp, natural silk and bamboo fibres, the Tellus Mater rugs come in sandy or charcoal-coloured versions that combine various patterns and textures.Find out more about Tellus Mater Pushbutton sensor 4 by GiraGira's Pushbutton sensor 4 interfaces have been designed to streamline the usage of smart devices in residential environments.The plates have the same slimline, understated appearance as the rest of the fittings in the brand's catalogue and come in various neutral colours.Find out more about Pushbutton Hikari pendant lamp by White Arkitekter for ZilenzioThe result of a collaboration between Swedish studio White Arkitekter and acoustic solutions brandZilenzio, the Hikari pendant lamp blends lighting with noise control.Its segmented, padded form absorbs excess sound while providing a shade for a centrally placed lighting fixture.Esprit switches and sockets by GiraUsers can select from glass, stainless steel or linoleum-plywood for their Esprit switches and sockets, another recent release by Gira.Though a physically small element in interiors, the fittings create consistent details across interior spaces that have a myriad of potential control functions.Find out more about Esprit Valentina Up dining chair by GanSpanish outdoor brandDiabla and designer Alejandra Ganda-Blasco Lloret have added a new dining chair to their joint Valentina Up series, characterised by its slender crisscrossing metal frame.The aptly named Valentina Up dining chair is topped by plump cushions, which are highlighted by the minimalistic frame.Find out more about Valentina Up F100 switches and sockets by GiraButtons or control pads are situated within a square frame in Gira's F100 switches and sockets.They are designed to be mounted onto walls and can be programmed to perform over 200 different functions, from controlling lighting and heating to being wired into door communication systems.Find out more about F100 Dezeen ShowroomDezeen Showroom offers an affordable space for brands to launch new products and showcase their designers and projects to Dezeen's huge global audience. For more details email showroom@dezeen.com.Dezeen Showroom is an example of partnership content on Dezeen. Find out more about partnership content here.The post New Logica storage by Valcucine among nine new products on Dezeen Showroom appeared first on Dezeen.

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Amazon's latest Apple deals provide bargain hunters with the lowest price on record for AirPods 4, along with 2025's best price on the Apple Watch SE 2.Amazon drops AirPods 4 to lowest price on record - Image credit: AppleKicking off the sale is a stellar price drop on AirPods 4, which are now marked down to $99.99. This is the lowest price we've seen on the earbuds without ANC. Those looking for Active Noise Cancellation can also pick up AirPods 4 with ANC for $149, also reflecting a $30 discount (and within a buck of the lowest price ever at Amazon). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums