Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is one of my favourite games of the year, but even I have to admit that after I made the leap from Xbox One X to Xbox Series X with the game, a whole bunch of ugly bugs began popping up and souring an experience I had previously been enjoying for dozens of hours. Take a gander at the forums, and there’s no shortage of complaints either.

The source has been accurate before, and the best part is it’s not even one of those shady Twitter accounts. Nope, it’s the most reliable leaker of all: Microsoft.

While his abilities and equipment are a massive improvement, they also nerfed his voice a little. What did it cost? Everything.

One of the expansions ditches the whole Greek mythology setting entirely, which certainly feels unique enough to warrant a dedicated story.

You thought the lack of achievements was a mistake? No no no, it’s all intentional and Ubisoft plans on implementing the new “challenge” system in all future games.

At key points in the game though, you’ll need to make a decision that decides which ending you get treated to by the time the campaign is done. I won’t spoil what the endings are, but I will provide moderately-spoiled directions on how you can get the best one.

A saga for the ages, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a breathtaking journey of discovery that has a cold charm to it. It is both serious and ludicrous in equal measure, an RPG that has added more than it has removed from its core experience while delivering a game that feels familiar and completely new at the same time. Skal.

Watch Dogs Legion is out today, and while the game isn’t perfect, it’s still a fascinating tour of London that’s helping bridge the gap between current and next-gen consoles. If you’re planning on picking it up and making a difference in the world’s capital, then class is in session! As someone who has played the game, recruited several pensioners and recreated scenes of terrible old women assaulting fit and defenseless young men, I’m something of an expert in Ubisoft’s latest sandbox.