Articles by Hayes Madsen

Black Flag Resynced Is the Mix of Old and New Assassin's Creed That I've Wanted For Years
Black Flag Resynced Is the Mix of Old and New Assassin's Creed That I've Wanted For Years

Black Flag Resynced is pulling together the series best elements, and it already feels like the exact style of remake I've wanted from Assassin's Creed.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 21 May, 2026

"You need to dream a bit. You need something to invent," Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Developers Discuss Ubisoft's First Big Remake, Enhancements, Modern-Day, and More
"You need to dream a bit. You need something to invent," Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Developers Discuss Ubisoft's First Big Remake, Enhancements, Modern-Day, and More

We talk to key developers behind Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, digging into the direction behind Ubisoft's first big remake, what's been added, and how it sets the stage for the series' future.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 21 May, 2026

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Review
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Review

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is an engrossing tale of espionage intrigue with superb writing and roleplaying mechanics, all wrapped up in a compelling reflection on the role of media in government and society at large.

review by Hayes Madsen on 21 May, 2026

Ubisoft Finally Reveals Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Launches July 9
Ubisoft Finally Reveals Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Launches July 9

Ubisoft has officially revealed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a full-blown remake that adds new content, characters, and a sweeping array of changes.

news by Hayes Madsen on 23 April, 2026

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Interview - Owlcat discusses adapting the series, high-risk combat, shaping the narrative, companions, and more
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Interview - Owlcat discusses adapting the series, high-risk combat, shaping the narrative, companions, and more

The game director of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn takes a deep dive into how the game embraces the sci-fi series' unique elements, companion design, how Owlcat's CRPG history prepared it for a third-person shooter, and more.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 23 April, 2026

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn might have the chops to fill the Mass Effect-sized hole in your life
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn might have the chops to fill the Mass Effect-sized hole in your life

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn makes a strong first impression, showing a studio that's clearly gained more confidence in recent years, branching out with something refreshingly new, but also charmingly familiar.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 22 April, 2026

"One of our many goals was to bridge the gap between old-school AC players and RPG-era players" - Assassin's Creed Shadows director on the game one year later
"One of our many goals was to bridge the gap between old-school AC players and RPG-era players" - Assassin's Creed Shadows director on the game one year later

With Assassin's Creed Shadows' post-launch support at an end, Associate Game Director Simon Lemay-Comtois reflects on tackling the much-requested setting.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 21 April, 2026

Pragmata Review
Pragmata Review

Capcom's Pragmata is a truly inventive & surprisingly emotional take on the sci-fi shooter, and another tremendous outing in the company's ongoing hot streak.

review by Hayes Madsen on 13 April, 2026

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Has My Attention, But It Still Has a Lot to Prove
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Has My Attention, But It Still Has a Lot to Prove

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is the series' latest foray into mobile, and while there are a lot of truly compelling ideas, the game's fate will clearly be decided by post-launch support.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 24 March, 2026

Etrange Overlord Review
Etrange Overlord Review

Etrange Overlord is a short and sweet RPG that doesn't overstay its welcome, and hits all the right notes in its relatively short runtime.

review by Hayes Madsen on 19 March, 2026

"We began asking ourselves how a tabletop version of Resident Evil might feel" - Vultures developers on creating a turn-based survival horror game
"We began asking ourselves how a tabletop version of Resident Evil might feel" - Vultures developers on creating a turn-based survival horror game

Vultures - Scavengers of Death hopes to bring a fresh perspective on the survival horror genre. We talk to its developers about the difficulty of making a turn-based tactical horror game.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 06 March, 2026

Towerborne Interview: Stoic Discusses 1.0 Release, Supporting Solo Players, Improving Combat, and More
Towerborne Interview: Stoic Discusses 1.0 Release, Supporting Solo Players, Improving Combat, and More

Towerborne's design director and lead combat designer discuss the lengthy road the game has taken across early access, and why they've changed key features.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 27 February, 2026

Towerborne Review
Towerborne Review

Towerborne's full release brings a wealth of smart tweaks that drastically improve the game from its early access version, crafting a gripping beat 'em up RPG that comes just shy of greatness.

review by Hayes Madsen on 26 February, 2026

People of Note brings a melodic twist to the classic Final Fantasy formula
People of Note brings a melodic twist to the classic Final Fantasy formula

People of Note makes a strong first impression as a tongue-in-cheek, whimsical RPG, and it might be drawing just the right amount of inspiration from the classics.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 18 February, 2026