Akiba756 Member Oct 1, 2020 1,600 Sao Paolo, Brazil So, there was a dumb controversy a few months ago, when E33 unveiled its MSRP of 50 dollars, some were wondering if there was a "catch" (the game is super short, unpolished, etc.) to the point that it's developer had to came foward to clarify things (which goes to show how cynical everyone is now). Expedition 33 Dev Confirms $50 Price Is Correct, '30+ Hours of Main Game' Wants as many people as possible to play RPG www.pushsquare.com So obviously, we now know that there is no catch, the game is a serious goty contender, but that had me curious, had the game been sold for 60 or even 70 bucks, do you think it would have achieved the same financial success? Obviously, less people would've bought it at launch, but considering the latest sales figure, 2 million, had it been sold at 70 bucks, it would need to sell roughly 1,43 million units to result in the same revenue, could it have reached that?  Last edited: Today at 9:02 PM Pikagreg Member Feb 5, 2018 513 I think the cheaper price definitely helped a lot of people but I think the game is worth full price a lot more than a lot of other things I end up buying.   DontHateTheBacon Unshakable Resolve Member Oct 27, 2017 14,472 Short answer: critically it would still be hugely successful and commercially, less successful but still a huge success.   808s & Villainy Member Oct 27, 2017 46,629 Of course anew IP from an unknown first time indie studio wouldn't do as well at $70 as it did at $50...   colorboy Member Apr 5, 2025 169 If by "successful" you mean "units sold" then no.   PlanetSmasher The Abominable Showman Member Oct 25, 2017 132,763 No. Absolutely not. I think it still would've wound up in the zeitgeist but it would not have sold nearly as many copies.  Stone Ocean Member Oct 25, 2017 3,354 For me the price made it go from keeping an eye on it to an instant impulse purchase so I'd go with "no"   Khanimus Avenger Oct 25, 2017 46,440 Greater Vancouver It still would've sold, but obviously not as many as it has so far.   R3ndezvous Member Dec 17, 2024 1,338 As quick? No I don't think so. The price and word of mouth regarding the game being amazing, just made it a easy instant buy with that price being the threshold Moreover, I got the game for less than €44.95 at launch and the "gamble" paid off :)  cursed knowledge Member Mar 15, 2019 3,594 Brazil hell nah dawg the cheaper you go the more units you sell  Dyno AVALANCHE The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 16,779 I mean, I probably wouldn't have bitten at that price since I had other options then too, but that said I also think there's some, I guess shortcomings compared to AAA, where I'd have been much more critical if it was full priced. The level design for one doesn't feel up to AAA standards even at the lower end. It would still be successful is my guess but I also don't think it quite holds up for AAA pricing in some areas if it were to have launched at it.  Vincent Grayson Member Oct 27, 2017 7,356 Mount Airy, MD I got far more than 30 hours out of it, and wouldn't have balked at paying "full" price. But I think it's a given that at a higher price fewer people would check out a new title from a new developer. Perhaps moreso with it also being on Game Pass. I often wonder how much the game's price factors into the GP effect. Like, if I try something I wouldn't have bought otherwise and like it, I might buy it to support the developer further. That's *far* less likely with a game that's $70, simply on a practical level.  Xando Member Oct 28, 2017 37,600 No but probably would still have sold somewhat decent based on reviews   Mobius and Pet Octopus Member Oct 25, 2017 16,771 The game is definitely worth 70 or more, so people who bought it basically got a really good deal. Obviously value is subjective, and I'm not commenting on the hypothetical, but I wouldn't be complaining if I bought the game for 70 or even 80 because it's that special.   AAION Member Dec 28, 2018 2,006 I would have waited at $70   jitteryzeitgeist Member May 26, 2023 9,115 A quiet place I think it would've had less initial sales, but relatively the same given enough time. What really helped Sandfall was the sprint to 2 million, though. That's huge.  kami_sama Member Oct 26, 2017 7,543 I bought it the day reviews hit because it was cheap. Even if it's a great game, were it more expensive I'd have waited.  UraMallas Member Nov 1, 2017 24,425 United States Absolutely yes.   Geode Keeper of the White Materia Member Oct 27, 2017 5,476 Nope.   Lord Vatek Avenger Jan 18, 2018 24,722 Still successful but definitely not as much, nope.   Mekanos ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 17, 2018 48,536 I think $50 was impulse buy territory with the strong WOM. $70 I'm not sure. Only the studio could probably tell you the ROI.   Z-Brownie Member Nov 6, 2017 4,347 it sold quite well but i think the word of mouth and the reveals would make it sucessful anyway.   Shryke Member Oct 26, 2017 3,350 Hell no. I got it at $40. Easy choice right there. If it was higher, I'd wait for a long while. I'm sure others would too.   NotLiquid One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 37,848 Eventually. Probably. Hard to tell from my own perspective because despite people gassing up that it launched at an economical price, I already didn't buy it at $50.  Linus815 Member Oct 29, 2017 24,084 obviously not lower price = more impulse buys, lower barrier of entry  -orion- Member Oct 27, 2017 132 Anecdotally, I wouldn't buy before a sale if it was $70... so I think the price maybe plays a small part in the success  Yerffej Prophet of Regret Member Oct 25, 2017 29,419 um no   Joule Member Nov 19, 2017 4,947 Yep, sales would've been nigh identical. This is the 2025 version of that *one* game that seems to catch that "wave" and blows up thanks to WoM, internet discussion, twitter, streamers and just the general cultural zeitgeist. Nothing was gonna stop this train from reaching 2(?) million sales [as of this post]. Incredibly lucky and seems to happen to 1-2 games per year. This one also happens to be well received by critics.   Desma "This guy are sick" Member Oct 27, 2017 6,754 I wouldn't had brought it, but I think it would   Rosebud Two Pieces Member Apr 16, 2018 51,162 Nope. In US it's "only" $20, but in my country for example Clair Obscur is half the price of Doom. Insane difference.  Nano-Nandy Member Mar 26, 2019 2,840 Game's really good, but there's no denying that the price helped.   ElFly Member Oct 27, 2017 3,736 no at full price people wouldn't have overlooked the many limitations and technical faults of the game  Renteka-Bond Chicken Chaser Member Dec 28, 2017 6,030 Clearwater, Florida No and anyone saying yes, I think, has not been paying attention. It is absolutely worth the $70 bucks. People will not buy it for $70 though AND people will judge it more harshly at $70 since a lot of the facets of the game that are adorably quaint in a cheaper 'indie' dark horse story would be reviled at a higher pricepoint. Edit: It's a large part of why the narrative of "Square / Big devs should just copy Clair, look at how this worked out!" is annoying, because people are seemingly either unaware or unable to admit the obvious generosity they're giving Clair here.  Dust C H A O S Member Oct 25, 2017 40,978 $50 is impulse price point, the WoM is absolutely insane so it's really easy to jump in.   RpgN Member Oct 25, 2017 1,796 The Netherlands Nope, I would have waited on the game with a deep sale. The price along with the word of mouth is what got me to play day one. Word of mouth would have not been enough alone.   Mason56 Member Feb 8, 2024 153 I mean in terms of pure numbers sold…no. Just about everything would be more successful it were cheaper   tucah Member Oct 25, 2017 1,501 AS successful? No. Still successful? Absolutely   HellofaMouse Member Oct 27, 2017 8,360 i sure wouldnt buy it week 1 as soon as the reviews were out   Raskol Member Sep 5, 2018 845 No. Its price was one of the main reasons I picked it up now instead of later.   Alek Games User Researcher Verified Oct 28, 2017 9,797 Higher priced items very obviously tend to sell less units. I don't think this is a sensible question. The question is, if the game was one of those higher priced titles, would it still have sold enough units to generate the same revenue, as it has at the lower price. And the answer is not one that anyone on this forum can give. Because we can't know. But, to try and answer this I think it's worth considering the appeal of the lower price tag the factors that consumers are considering when making a purchase. So, most consumers are inherently risk averse by default, so they'll avoid spending if they think there might be a risk that they won't have a good time. In relation to that there are a couple of components worth discussing. 1) It's a new IP. So this means that people aren't coming into it with strong expectations about the games quality. 2) It was received very well by critics and social media influencers. I think people are more guarded with new IPs but because it was received so well, that component that would encourage a risk aversive attitude towards the game, actually gets flipped. Suddenly, people are very excited to play a new IP that's good, because they haven't had that experience in some time. I think this also heightened excitement around the game on social media, allowing it to reach more people as influencers were keen to talk about this game that seemed to come out of nowhere. So, I think in this case, it would have been likely to perform well at a higher price point too. Obviously it would have sold fewer units as some players were literally priced out, but I suspect it would have seen similar revenue. Because they've built that relationship with players, I would probably expect a sequel to target a higher price point.  Brawly Likes to Brawl Member Oct 25, 2017 16,523 Ryohei Suzuki's bedroom No. It being in the impulse buy range on top of the WoM gave it crazy momentum. I fully expect the sequel to be $70 because now it's a known and highly regarded property.  Gestault Member Oct 26, 2017 14,681 I don't think we can ever really know, but speaking personally, I don't buy $70 games unless there's some major draw (which is almost never), so I definitely wouldn't have grabbed it during this launch window. I happily grabbed a hard copy after loving what I played through Game Pass.   Mekanos ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 17, 2018 48,536 NotLiquid said: Eventually. Probably. Hard to tell from my own perspective because despite people gassing up that it launched at an economical price, I already didn't buy it at $50. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I didn't either, but that was more a function of already having too many RPGs to play. If it hits $30 that's probably my impulse buy range.   OnionPowder Member Oct 25, 2017 10,838 Orlando, FL No way. I think the $50 price tag is a bigger factor than people realize. Especially right as Nintendo and Microsoft announce $80 games.   carlsojo Shinra Employee Member Oct 28, 2017 37,551 San Francisco I think word of mouth would have carried it to commercial success regardless of the price.   HolyJonte AVALANCHE Member Aug 31, 2023 1,290 From Stockholm but now living in Padova, Italy Nope. The game is fantastic but a very big part of the record breaking user score that made much of the hype is the goodwill behind it being a new developer, old ubisoft employees, small team and the price tag. With a full price title it would probably have been much less talk about it.   kowhite Member May 14, 2019 7,454 I don't know. I don't necessarily believe it couldn't have succeeded at that price. I mean they didn't price it at 50 bucks cause they knew it would be received this way.   Splinky Member Jul 12, 2023 133 Obviously it would sell fewer copies guys. The real question is if it would've ended up with more or less revenue overall I lean toward "no". And I think a lower price point + GP makes a lot of sense for a debut studio that wants to get their name out there.  JRedCX Member Nov 10, 2020 1,277 Yeah   Universal Acclaim Member Oct 5, 2024 2,292 Alek said: Higher priced items very obviously tend to sell less units. I don't think this is a sensible question. The question is, if the game was one of those higher priced titles, would it still have sold enough units to generate the same revenue, as it has at the lower price. And the answer is not one that anyone on this forum can give. Because we can't know. But, to try and answer this I think it's worth considering the appeal of the lower price tag the factors that consumers are considering when making a purchase. So, most consumers are inherently risk averse by default, so they'll avoid spending if they think there might be a risk that they won't have a good time. In relation to that there are a couple of components worth discussing. 1) It's a new IP. So this means that people aren't coming into it with strong expectations about the games quality. 2) It was received very well by critics and social media influencers. I think people are more guarded with new IPs but because it was received so well, that component that would encourage a risk aversive attitude towards the game, actually gets flipped. Suddenly, people are very excited to play a new IP that's good, because they haven't had that experience in some time. I think this also heightened excitement around the game on social media, allowing it to reach more people as influencers were keen to talk about this game that seemed to come out of nowhere. So, I think in this case, it would have been likely to perform well at a higher price point too. Obviously it would have sold fewer units as some players were literally priced out, but I suspect it would have seen similar revenue. Because they've built that relationship with players, I would probably expect a sequel to target a higher price point. Click to expand... Click to shrink... This is what I'm thinking. Maybe slightly lower revenue, but still very successful.  

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winning bid Biotech company Regeneron to buy bankrupt 23andMe for $256M Regeneron will use trove of 23andMe genetic data to develop medical advances. Beth Mole – May 19, 2025 5:24 pm | 12 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California on March 25, 2025. Credit: Getty Images | Anadolu 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California on March 25, 2025. Credit: Getty Images | Anadolu Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more Biotechnology company Regeneron will acquire 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million, with a plan to keep the DNA-testing company running without interruption and uphold its privacy protection promises. In its announcement of the acquisition, Regeneron assured 23andMe's 15 million customers that their data—including genetic and health information, genealogy, and other sensitive personal information—would be safe and in good hands. Regeneron aims to use the large trove of genetic data to further its own work using genetics to develop medical advances—something 23andMe tried and failed to do. "As a world leader in human genetics, Regeneron Genetics Center is committed to and has a proven track record of safeguarding the genetic data of people across the globe, and, with their consent, using this data to pursue discoveries that benefit science and society," Aris Baras, senior vice president and head of the Regeneron Genetics Center, said in a statement. "We assure 23andMe customers that we are committed to protecting the 23andMe dataset with our high standards of data privacy, security, and ethical oversight and will advance its full potential to improve human health." Baras said that Regeneron's Genetic Center already has its own genetic dataset from nearly 3 million people. The safety of 23andMe's dataset has drawn considerable concern among consumers, lawmakers, and regulators amid the company's downfall. For instance, in March, California Attorney General Rob Bonta made the unusual move to urge Californians to delete their genetic data amid 23andMe's financial distress. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson also weighed in, making clear in a March letter that "any purchaser should expressly agree to be bound by and adhere to the terms of 23andMe’s privacy policies and applicable law." 23andMe said it was "pleased" with the sale to Regeneron and "grateful" that 23andMe employees will stay employed. The acquisition "enables the mission of 23andMe to live on, while maintaining critical protections around customer privacy, choice, and consent with respect to their genetic data,” Mark Jensen, chair and member of the special committee of the board of directors of 23andMe, said in a separate announcement. The sale, carried out through a bankruptcy auction, is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter, pending approval by the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. If the sale is approved, a court-appointed, independent consumer privacy ombudsman will ensure that data privacy protections are honored. Regeneron was one of seven bidders for 23andMe, according to securities filings. Sold for $256 million, 23andMe has fallen far from its heyday. The plucky Silicon Valley startup, founded in 2006 and known for selling direct-to-consumer genetic tests, hit a peak valuation of $6 billion in the fall of 2021 after the company went public. But 23andMe struggled with its business model, which relied on a "one-and-done" product. As a publicly traded company, it has never turned a profit, and side ventures to expand its business into health care and the biotech industries failed. In September, all seven of 23andMe's independent directors resigned due to disagreement with CEO Anne Wojcicki over the "strategic direction" of the company. In March, Wojcicki stepped down and the company filed for bankruptcy. Beth Mole Senior Health Reporter Beth Mole Senior Health Reporter Beth is Ars Technica’s Senior Health Reporter. Beth has a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and attended the Science Communication program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She specializes in covering infectious diseases, public health, and microbes. 12 Comments

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA), a Ministry of Justice-backed civil and criminal legal aid and advice service covering England and Wales, has fallen victim to a cyber attack that appears to have led to the compromise of personal data on anybody who applied for legal aid through its digital service in the past 15 years. The body said it first became aware of a cyber attack on its online digital services – used by legal aid providers to log their work and receive payment from the government – on 23 April 2025. These services were quickly taken offline. Following this, working alongside the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the agency’s IT team took action to reinforce security while the wider LAA reached out to the providers affected. The LAA’s investigation initially appears to have shown that only legal aid providers were affected. However, on 16 May, it became apparent that the attackers had dug themselves far deeper into its systems than was first thought and accessed data on legal aid applicants dating back to 2010. This includes not just those facing criminal prosecution, but individuals involved in family law cases, victims of domestic violence, and more. It said the data includes contact details and addresses, birthdates, national ID numbers, criminal history, employment status and financial data. According to the Guardian, the intruders have stated they have accessed 2.1 million data points, although this is not verified. “I understand this news will be shocking and upsetting for people, and I am extremely sorry this has happened,” said LAA CEO Jane Harbottle. Since the discovery of the attack, my team has been working around the clock with the NCSC to bolster the security of our systems so we can safely continue the vital work of the agency Jane Harbottle, Legal Aid Agency “Since the discovery of the attack, my team has been working around the clock with the NCSC to bolster the security of our systems so we can safely continue the vital work of the agency.” She continued: “However, it has become clear that to safeguard the service and its users, we needed to take radical action. That is why we’ve taken the decision to take the online service down. “We have put in place the necessary contingency plans to ensure those most in need of legal support and advice can continue to access the help they need during this time,” said Harbottle. “I am incredibly grateful to legal aid providers for their patience and cooperation at a deeply challenging time.” The agency urged anyone who has applied for legal aid since 2010 to take immediate steps to safeguard themselves. As is frequently the case, the breadth of the data breached makes it useful to fraudsters and scammers involved in downstream cyber crime activity. Should the data be leaked, those affected may see an uptick in suspicious activity such as unsolicited text messages or phone calls. The agency gave no indication as to whether or not it is dealing with a ransomware incident. Toby Lewis, head of threat analysis at Darktrace, said establishing the full facts of what has gone wrong would be the number one priority for the investigators. “The Legal Aid Agency breach represents a significant but not unusual cyber incident facing public services today. Without confirmation of ransomware or system outages, we’re likely looking at either pre-ransomware exfiltration caught early or straightforward data theft. If it’s the latter, this could be as simple as misconfigured cloud storage or as complex as a nation-state operation targeting bulk personal data, similar to previous international government breaches,” he said. “What’s crucial now is determining which scenario we’re dealing with to properly assess the broader implications for government digital security.” Recent UK cyber attacks A cyber attack at Marks & Spencer has caused significant disruption to customers, leaving them unable to make contactless payments or use click-and-collect services. A developing cyber incident at Co-op has forced the retailer to pull the plug on some of its IT systems as it works to contain the attack. Harrods confirms it is the latest UK retailer to experience a cyber attack, shutting off a number of systems in an attempt to lessen the impact.

Silverhand Member Oct 26, 2023 3,035 AC Odysseys real ending was in the DLC. Is Valhalla the same way or can I just play the base game? I put in over 200 hours in Odyssey before I had to force myself to just do story missions. I'm trying to keep that in mind for Valhalla. Will I handicap mysel by not collecting all the treasure and mysteries etc? How about mini games? Already the rhyming one seems important. Is Mirage something I will need to play? Thanks!  StrangerDanger Member Jul 18, 2018 6,694 200 hours wtf.... i guess multiply that by 4 for Valhalla. The definite ending is part of a free DLC called "The Last Chapter" for the game.   UnluckyKate Member Oct 25, 2017 11,906 I'd recommend Ireland and Paris DLCs if you enjoy the main gameplay and characters but you can ask yourself this question in 50 hours. Have fun. Don't linger too much in Norway, don't burn yourself on completion, just push through at your own pace and do what you feel like doing. No random drop in this game, everything is unique so go explore.  nihilence nøthing but silence Moderator Oct 25, 2017 18,947 From 'quake area to big OH. Mirage didn't seem to add anything memorable.   Arsene no Kiseki Member Oct 25, 2017 5,619 Canada I bought all the DLC for Valhalla but by the time I finished the base game + free epilogue DLC I was too burnt out to even look at the paid DLC. You should probably just wait until you finish the base game first lol.   Son of Sparda "This guy are sick" says The Wise Ones Member Oct 25, 2017 17,285 do I need the DLC? Click to expand... Click to shrink... God no. I forced myself through the first DLC and it was super mediocre. Didn't even bother with the rest of the season pass stuff even though I owned them. For reference I platinum'd Odyssey and finished and really enjoyed all of its DLCs. Valhalla just gets very boring after the first 20 or so hours.  dancingphlower Member Oct 27, 2017 13,201 I found Mirage to be the better game tbh   coldzone24 Member Oct 27, 2017 920 Cleveland, OH If Odyssey took you 200 hours, good luck with Valhalla. I finished the first two DLCs, but couldn't bring myself to do the big Ragnarok expansion. There is just too much game.  Xalbur Member Mar 30, 2019 716 You don't NEED the DLCs but they are pretty fun and add some decent variety to the adventure, story wise they are pretty much just side content. The Ragnarok DLC was a bit of a miss for me personally but might be fun if you really like the mythical stuff. I think you can wait until you are further into the game to decide if you want more, the game is already very long (too long in fact). Mirage doesn't really add anything to Valhalla's story, I found it to be worse than Valhalla and I'm already not a huge fan of it, worst of the RPG games.  carlsojo Shinra Employee Member Oct 28, 2017 37,544 San Francisco Ireland was pretty fun and self-contained.   Hasney One Winged Slayer The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 23,201 I liked the Ireland and France DLC packs. The free ending DLC was the most unsatisfying shit I have ever played, both in terms of the "gameplay" addition and the story content. It honestly would have been better to just leave it open ended.  OP OP Silverhand Member Oct 26, 2023 3,035 StrangerDanger said: 200 hours wtf.... i guess multiply that by 4 for Valhalla. The definite ending is part of a free DLC called "The Last Chapter" for the game. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I never left an area until I cleared all the markers. Then more would pop up!  beanman Member Apr 11, 2025 42 Arsene no Kiseki said: I bought all the DLC for Valhalla but by the time I finished the base game + free epilogue DLC I was too burnt out to even look at the paid DLC. You should probably just wait until you finish the base game first lol. Click to expand... Click to shrink... This is exactly what happened to me. Paid for the season pass and never touched any of the content from it. The base game and free epilogue DLC wraps up the story nicely. Thank god I didn't pay for the additional DLC centered around the mythic stuff, I'd be even more annoyed with myself in that case.  Linus815 Member Oct 29, 2017 24,082 Ireland and Paris are worth it, great DLC's.   Eevea Member Sep 23, 2022 456 The Ireland and Paris DLCs are good. But I didn't care for the Ragnarok DLC all that much. You don't need the DLCs right away though. You can get them at the end of the main story if you want and see if you still want more game. I wanted to spend as much time as I could in the world though. Female Eivor is my fav mc they have done of the AC games I've played(which is just the modern ones admittedly).  OP OP Silverhand Member Oct 26, 2023 3,035 Ive gotten to the town and talked to the Jarl and reunited with my "brother". I have a weird feeling due to the guy/girl thing and stuff like having a Raven and Odin Sight, I am either Odin or possibly Loki.  OP OP Silverhand Member Oct 26, 2023 3,035 So I just arrived in England. So the game isn't even really set in Norway? That's kind of disappointing. Having fun with it though. I kind of miss Odyssey. Loved the setting, everything looked amazing! And Black Flag (isnt there a remake coming?). I sort of need to play the Enzio stuff as well. And Syndicate?  OP OP Silverhand Member Oct 26, 2023 3,035 In England. Game is boring as hell. Was Origin and Odyssey like this and I just don't remember? I remember like both of them. Loved Odyssey. Valhalla has no interesting characters. I don't even know what the plot is aside from "Upgrade the town and make friends with other leaders". When do I go Assassin Creeding? I mean yeah I can but so far I was just handed a stealth blade for next to no reason and told to go have fun. So far the actual Assassin stuff seems regulated to a side quest AFTER I build his house in the town. Again, am I misremembering the previous 2 games and actually becoming an Assassin? So far Im just a Viking who stealths good.  Walker_Boh Member Oct 25, 2017 2,370 Boise, Idaho Silverhand said: In England. Game is boring as hell. Was Origin and Odyssey like this and I just don't remember? I remember like both of them. Loved Odyssey. Valhalla has no interesting characters. I don't even know what the plot is aside from "Upgrade the town and make friends with other leaders". When do I go Assassin Creeding? I mean yeah I can but so far I was just handed a stealth blade for next to no reason and told to go have fun. So far the actual Assassin stuff seems regulated to a side quest AFTER I build his house in the town. Again, am I misremembering the previous 2 games and actually becoming an Assassin? So far Im just a Viking who stealths good. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Soonish. Valhalla's start is extremely slow and the plot felt half baked. It's the worst of the RPG AC games.   Eoin Member Oct 27, 2017 7,260 Silverhand said: Game is boring as hell. Was Origin and Odyssey like this and I just don't remember? Click to expand... Click to shrink... No, I would say not. Compared to Valhalla, Origins was a more focused game with a better idea of what it wanted to achieve with its setting, characters and game mechanics. Compared to Valhalla, Odyssey was a more varied and interesting rollercoaster with a ton of mechanical depth and flexibility.   Atom Member Jul 25, 2021 15,302 Welcome to AC Valhalla.   ResinPeasant93 Member Apr 24, 2024 2,450 I liked Valhalla fine but I spaced that thing over the period of months, and that seemed to be the right call. Don't try to cram it, thats my advice.   Linus815 Member Oct 29, 2017 24,082 Silverhand said: In England. Game is boring as hell. Was Origin and Odyssey like this and I just don't remember? I remember like both of them. Loved Odyssey. Valhalla has no interesting characters. I don't even know what the plot is aside from "Upgrade the town and make friends with other leaders". When do I go Assassin Creeding? I mean yeah I can but so far I was just handed a stealth blade for next to no reason and told to go have fun. So far the actual Assassin stuff seems regulated to a side quest AFTER I build his house in the town. Again, am I misremembering the previous 2 games and actually becoming an Assassin? So far Im just a Viking who stealths good. Click to expand... Click to shrink... you were never an assassin in Odyssey lol  Josh5890 I'm Your Favorite Poster's Favorite Poster The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 26,460 I managed to get through AC Valhalla, but I couldn't imagine going back for the DLC. The main campaign was longer than it had any right to be.   MrBS "This guy are sick" Member Oct 27, 2017 6,739 I forgot I played the Ireland and Paris DLC until it was mentioned now. Then you've got Ragnarok expansion after that. I think I'm at 300hrs for Valhalla. Mirage being a 50 hr game to 100% was a nice change of pace.  

News Anno 117: Pax Romana Details City Building, Trade, Diplomacy, and More in New Gameplay Venture to Latium to construct a city on behalf of the Roman Empire, establish trade, battle pirates, and discover the Celts in Albion. Posted By Ravi Sinha | On 19th, May. 2025 As promised, Ubisoft Mainz unveiled extensive gameplay for Anno 117: Pax Romana, where players control a provincial Roman governor. They’re tasked with building a bustling metropolis in service to the Emperor in Latium, which is easier said than done. It all starts with laying out facilities to gather resources, including lumber, and creating homes for workers. You need to ensure buildings like the market are available to meet your citizens’ needs while keeping their hygiene in mind (read: Don’t set up a pig farm nearby). Players can also establish their own villa to watch over the city. Trade with neighboring cities opens up, and so too does diplomacy. Building a strong military is necessary when reinforcing ports and dealing with pirates. Eventually, you can venture to Albion, where the Celts reside, and either establish the Roman Empire’s rule or respect their customs. Anno 117: Pax Romana will launch later this year for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. A livestream is scheduled for May 21st, with the developer revealing more information, so stay tuned. Tagged With: Elden Ring: Nightreign Publisher:Bandai Namco Developer:FromSoftware Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView More Borderlands 4 Publisher:2K Developer:Gearbox Entertainment Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PCView More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Publisher:Sony Developer:Kojima Productions Platforms:PS5View More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Anno 117: Pax Romana Details City Building, Trade, Diplomacy, and More in New Gameplay Venture to Latium to construct a city on behalf of the Roman Empire, establish trade, battle pirates, and disc... Overwatch 2 x Street Fighter 6 Trailer Showcases Upcoming Cosmetics and Emotes The collaboration begins on May 20th and includes skins based on Ryu, Cammy, Chun-Li, Juri, M. Bison, and more... Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Director Says Upcoming Sequel is Like Aliens was to Alien Hideo Kojima said that now that players are familiar with the world of Death Stranding, he can up the ante wit... Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Receives Short New Gameplay Trailer, DLSS 4 Support Confirmed PC players can also expect DLSS Frame Generation, Super Resolution and Reflex support when Leenzee's title lau... Nintendo Will Attend Gamescom 2025 After having skipped last year's Gamescom, Nintendo has now confirmed through social media that it will be att... FBC: Firebreak Trailer Showcases Path Tracing and DLSS 4 Performance on PC Remedy's co-op shooter will support both features when it launches on June 17th for PC (alongside Xbox Series ... View More

Grapezard Member Nov 16, 2017 8,377 Round 1's vote was Entei (24.8 %) versus Raikou (14.3%) versus Suicune (60.9%). It was a Suicune sweep. Round 2 is cute vs. cool. The original vs. the copy. Mew - Cute - Elusive - The ancestor to all Pokemon (ish) - Lives under a truck Mewtwo - Edgelord - Built in a lab, destroyed said lab - Game Freak's special boy who got 2 mega evolutions   Shane M Avenger Jan 1, 2018 780 Thorold, Ontario, Canada Mew   Baphomet Member Dec 8, 2018 21,836 I love both but I like Mew more, simple but very cute design.   Falchion Member Oct 25, 2017 44,377 Easily Mew and especially shiny Mew.   TaySan SayTan Member Dec 10, 2018 36,640 Tulsa, Oklahoma Mew is more cute :D   Darryl M R The Spectacular PlayStation-Man Member Oct 25, 2017 10,582 Mew   SanTheSly The San Symphony Project Member Sep 2, 2019 8,074 United Kingdom Mewtwo is basically the first ever Superboss/Final Challenge/Best Weapon I ever experienced in an RPG in my life so I have to give it to the edgelord.   Zebesian-X Member Dec 3, 2018 25,277 Gotta be Mew. Such a simple, effective design. Combine that with how elusive and mysterious it felt (nobody I knew had a non-action replay mew), and you've got an easy winner   Stencil Mailing His Own Damn Business Member Oct 30, 2017 13,499 USA Mew. So iconic, the simplicity is a master class in character design. I have a Mew tattoo in the works.   Lotus One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 123,929 Mew for sure   strait Member May 12, 2025 19 Grapezard said: - Built in a lab, destroyed said lab Click to expand... Click to shrink... Well, he never asked to be created and was going to be forced to be a tool of destruction.  Last edited: Today at 11:02 AM z_rgb Member May 23, 2024 25 A mean, 0 doubts. Mew. Because of everything.  Joe Member Oct 25, 2017 9,747 I still can't believe they've had the self-control not to go for a Mewthree. Anyway, Mew wins. Lives under a truck!  Zebesian-X Member Dec 3, 2018 25,277 Joe said: I still can't believe they've had the self-control not to go for a Mewthree. Anyway, Mew wins. Lives under a truck! Click to expand... Click to shrink... Pokemon Legends: MewThree is gonna sell 50 billion copies   RochHoch One Winged Slayer Member May 22, 2018 21,288 Voting for the Pokemon equivalent of Freeza   Saikyo Member Oct 25, 2017 2,540 Today, we are all Mewtwos   Lotus One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 123,929 I love how Mew to this day is the most unbothered Pokémon ever   Mekanos ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 17, 2018 48,526 Mewtwo is my #3 favorite pokemon, and Mew isn't #1 or #2. Mew doesn't even chart.   Forerunner Resetufologist The Fallen Oct 30, 2017 18,757 Mewtwo GOAT Mew is lame  Ouroboros Member Oct 27, 2017 16,092 Mew is such a dork, I love it.   Dark Knight One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 21,310 I like Mew, they are a real cutie.   super-famicom Avenger Oct 26, 2017 30,500 I prefer Mew, but I like to think that Mewtwo needs a friend/family so I'll vote for them.   Scarlet Spider One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 6,130 Brooklyn, NY Mewtwo. Such a tragic powerhouse of a Pokémon.  Lotus One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 123,929 super-famicom said: I prefer Mew, but I like to think that Mewtwo needs a friend/family so I'll vote for them. Click to expand... Click to shrink... A vote isn't a friend or family tho :P  HiLife Avenger Oct 25, 2017 44,345 The cuter option always wins.   Phendrana Member Oct 26, 2017 7,911 Melbourne, Australia Hard choice. I would say I prefer the design of Mew, but it's really Mewtwo that makes both of them so iconic. In a vacuum Mew would honestly be a fairly standard (though very cute!) mythical Pokemon. It's Mewtwo's existence that adds this whole extra mythology and significance to the pair. And I don't think the inverse is true; Mewtwo would still be an incredible and pretty unique design amongst Legendaries even without its backstory and relation to Mew. I'll give it to the clone.  W1ckedEvoX Member Oct 27, 2017 397 You know that scene in Dragon Ball Super where SSBlue Vegeta is holding up SSRose Black by his hair?? Yea, Mew is Vegeta and Black is Mewtwo. Thats my answer lol.  Joe Member Oct 25, 2017 9,747 Phendrana said: Hard choice. I would say I prefer the design of Mew, but it's really Mewtwo that makes both of them so iconic. In a vacuum Mew would honestly be a fairly standard (though very cute!) mythical Pokemon. It's Mewtwo's existence that adds this whole extra mythology and significance to the pair. And I don't think the inverse is true; Mewtwo would still be an incredible and pretty unique design amongst Legendaries even without its backstory and relation to Mew. I'll give it to the clone. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Yeah, I think this is a good point  Thornquist Member Jan 22, 2018 1,536 Norway Pokemon was always best before the anime retconning it all around "cuteness". Mewtwo all the way. Still the best legendary by a country mile.  Lady Bow Member Nov 30, 2017 11,799 Mewtwo has bars and the fits   Lotus One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 123,929 Phendrana said: In a vacuum Mew would honestly be a fairly standard (though very cute!) mythical Pokemon Click to expand... Click to shrink... Mew would always still have the mystique of being the first Mythical plus the whole implied ancestor of all Pokémon lore, Mewtwo is definitely not required to find it intriguing  Vito One Winged Slayer - Formerly Undead Fantasy Member Oct 25, 2017 18,513 I love both but Mewtwo will always be my favorite Pokemon. W1ckedEvoX said: You know that scene in Dragon Ball Super where SSBlue Vegeta is holding up SSRose Black by his hair?? Yea, Mew is Vegeta and Black is Mewtwo. Thats my answer lol. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Lol. Funny you give this example because the very next episode, Black owns Vegeta.   closer Member Oct 25, 2017 5,556 mew is cooler but mewtwo is funnier   Red Hunter Member May 28, 2024 1,506 Mewtwo   Rustyspider13 Shinra Employee Member Nov 16, 2023 3,602 Mewtwo is the OG superboss for me.   Nike Dunk Member Apr 24, 2024 160 Edge forever, Mewtwo is that guy   steviestar3 One Winged Slayer Member Jul 3, 2018 5,441 I like both but Mew is really just a backstory element that exists to flesh out Mewtwo. It's good at that and it's a cool Pokemon in its own right but it doesn't compare to the full package of design/lore/gameplay integration that is Mewtwo in RBY.   W1ckedEvoX Member Oct 27, 2017 397 Vito said: I love both but Mewtwo will always be my favorite Pokemon. Lol. Funny you give this example because the very next episode, Black owns Vegeta. Click to expand... Click to shrink... LOL that is true! I shoulda elaborated more…that Mewtwo isn't an original and can't tap into the true potential blah blah lol Edit: need to point out I LOVE both of them tho  Corrupt Shinra Employee Member Oct 31, 2017 919 mewtwo but with his original armour on   xpownz ▲ Legend ▲ Member Feb 13, 2020 2,907 goddamn the results   J_Viper Member Oct 25, 2017 27,133 Beren One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 4,997 Mew is my favorite Pokémon, so Mew!   level Member May 25, 2023 1,367 Mew. Mewtwo is given this "badass" persona but Mew can kick its ass in a second.  Busaiku Teyvat Traveler Member Oct 25, 2017 17,881 Mew is cute, so them.   fontguy Avenger Oct 8, 2018 17,176 I feel Mewtwo would be the more dependable romantic partner.   A.M. Community Resettler Member Oct 25, 2017 1,221 Under a mountain of blankets. Send cute otters. The Mew card that you received with the movie ticket is still my favourite pokemon card. But I vote Mewtwo. He secluded himself to a cave and still, your ass barges in and disturbs him. Red is rude as hell.  the anbu master Member Apr 25, 2025 29 United Kingdom Mew: his personality in the first movie is adorable   King Alamat Member Nov 22, 2017 9,318 Mewtwo because I unironically think edgelord designs are peak.   Vidiot Member Oct 27, 2017 4,949 Mewtwo.   jokkir Member Oct 25, 2017 9,136 Mew. Lives under a truck and no one found him there yet  

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Astral Member Oct 27, 2017 33,335 You know what I'm talking about. You just know they're such a sick by the way the jump, the way that they run, the way that they DP, their choice of combos, etc. You can tell who the jerks are even in games that don't have a taunt button. Losing to this type of players makes me salty as hell and winning doesn't do anything because you know they're too big of a jerk to care. Fuck these players. But in all seriousness, I find it funny how I'll immediately make judgments about a person's character based on how they play or if they beat me in a way I don't like. I love this genre.  Pendas Member Oct 28, 2017 6,559 Anyone who ledge grabs is not welcome in my house.   QisTopTier Community Resettler Member Oct 25, 2017 15,126 You're the exact type of player I prey on when I notice it in ranked. Gotta build that mental fortification.   Ant_17 Member Oct 28, 2017 2,934 Greece Do not shake hands with a Blanka player, do not make eye contact with a Blanka player   skillzilla81 "This guy are sick" The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 11,307 I feel like fighting games are just this in video game form: View: https://youtu.be/naleynXS7yo?si=SZOtdeGgSxwANjKT Somebody assuming the worst, the other person just having fun and thinking the same of their opponent.  OP OP Astral Member Oct 27, 2017 33,335 skillzilla81 said: I feel like fighting games are just this in video game form: View: https://youtu.be/naleynXS7yo?si=SZOtdeGgSxwANjKT Somebody assuming the worst, the other person just having fun and thinking the same of their opponent. Click to expand... Click to shrink... It's exactly what I thought of lol. There are a select things I do find unambiguously disrespectful though. Teabagging of course but worse than that is when someone much better than you suddenly decides to do dumb stuff like jab the whole match. Anything that indicates they're not trying at all. Like, don't accept the rematch then.  Tuorom Member Oct 30, 2017 11,581 Me when I just spam a normal because they can't seem to figure it out   nekonekoneko Member Oct 1, 2024 266 I can't seem to play fighting games because there seems to be a strong section of the playergroup who believes that taunting the other player to make them angrier is a legitimate play. I sort of think that it's a horrible mindset for a game, as well as mostly just an excuse to bully someone that's weaker... maybe I'm just making excuses because it works so well on me?   Ferrio Member Oct 25, 2017 19,762 Astral said: It's exactly what I thought of lol. There are a select things I do find unambiguously disrespectful though. Teabagging of course but worse than that is when someone much better than you suddenly decides to do dumb stuff like jab the whole match. Click to expand... Click to shrink... If someone is doing that then you need to come at it from a learning position. They're giving you a chance to learn how to counter it.  Cipher Peon One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 9,639 I taunt all of the time, be it in game taunts or spamming the crouch button. Depends on the character I play as really. I wouldn't say I'm nice, but I don't think I'm too mean either haha  Musubi Unshakable Resolve - Prophet of Truth Member Oct 25, 2017 27,464 Astral said: It's exactly what I thought of lol. There are a select things I do find unambiguously disrespectful though. Teabagging of course but worse than that is when someone much better than you suddenly decides to do dumb stuff like jab the whole match. Anything that indicates they're not trying at all. Like, don't accept the rematch then. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I'm honestly floored by the amount of people that get legitimately tilted by teabagging. Ive never understood why.  super-famicom Avenger Oct 26, 2017 30,487 Freeze, uppercut, slide, repeat til I win. You have a problem? -me in 1992 playing Mortal Kombat  CaptainK Member Oct 29, 2017 2,063 Canada lul  Tsumami Member Feb 3, 2022 6,854 Idk, I don't like to project onto players I'm playing online. I can't read minds, no way I would be able to 100% know what another player is thinking   Eugene's Axe Member Jan 17, 2019 4,061 Also how they play in racing games.