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Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed: A Stealth Game Franchise That Can’t Escape Its Own Mistakes

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Netflix is officially moving forward with a live-action Assassin’s Creed series—and somehow, they’ve learned absolutely nothing.

Remember the 2016 movie with Michael Fassbender? No? Exactly. Instead of delivering the assassin-centered story fans craved, we got a convoluted mess obsessed with the Animus and the “Apple of Eden.” That same misguided philosophy is likely creeping into this series, too—along with what seems to be a strategy focused more on headlines than quality storytelling.

I imagine the show would be more interested in scoring diversity points than in actually crafting a good narrative. There’s a growing trend where projects brag about their inclusive casting, then weaponize backlash to deflect from the real problem: the content just isn’t good.

You can already predict the PR cycle: puff pieces praising the vision, accusing audiences of bigotry for not tuning in, followed by a quiet flop and no season two.

Ubisoft, once a juggernaut of banger releases, now clings to fading relevance while the Assassin’s Creed games drift further from what made them popular in the first place—stealth, intrigue, and historical immersion. The newest games feel like off-brand Ghost of Tsushima clone, and now the Netflix series might follow suit. A better idea? Start small. Build interest with compelling side characters or spinoff content—then develop from there. But instead, it looks like they’re chasing social media impressions and bracing for bankruptcy.

At this point, fans can only hope for a miracle—or at least for Netflix to step aside and let Assassin’s Creed quietly vanish into the shadows where it belongs.

World War Joe

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Why Spider-Man 3 Will Flop

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Predicting the future of video games can be tricky, but based on recent trends, Spider-Man 3 is headed for trouble. Spider-Man 2 rode the success of its predecessor, yet it introduced elements that divided players. While the first game delivered strong combat, a gripping storyline, and stayed clear of controversy, its sequels progressively leaned into social messaging.

The Miles Morales spin-off was generally well-received, but Spider-Man 2 brought in what some consider unnecessary political symbolism, self-insert characters, and forced inclusivity. Interestingly, the Middle Eastern version of the game omitted these elements, sparking debates on whether such changes impact sales.

Now, with Spider-Man 3 placing Miles as the sole protagonist, the game’s success will no longer be buoyed by Peter Parker’s popularity or pre-order momentum. If trends continue, pre-order numbers will decline, and defenders of the game will be quick to attribute criticism to race rather than consumer disinterest. Just like The Marvels, expect a campaign to shield it from failure.

Will Spider-Man 3 defy expectations, or will it crumble under its own weight? Time will tell.

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Gears of War TV Show: Gina Carano

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With Gina Carano getting the Disney double-standard boot, she is free to do anything she wants. Daily Wire and Ben Shapiro have reported to be in the works of filming a movie about Cancel Culture staring and produced by Carano. This will obviously be a huge opportunity for Carano and others effected by this radical way of thinking, but what project should she do after that?

I think a Gears of War TV adaptation is the perfect role for Carano. The only issue is the series would be starting in Gears 4 instead of the first game. Carano would be playing the role of Kate Diaz, a character who is now a main staple in the Gears of War series. Having Carano as a Gear is almost the same role as her time in The Mandalorian, a strong warrior who isn’t a pandering device for audiences.

Gears might make an ok movie, but videogame movies usually rush the story and miss a lot of key moments for time reasons. I have seen some rumors of a Gears of War movie discussed, but those rumors happen almost every year. Gears of War is one of the most popular franchises in gaming and still amasses a very dedicated fanbase. Combine that with Carano popularity and her ridiculous dismissal from Disney could make this series an early hit.

Joe Reyes