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In Episode 72 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips break down the brand-new gameplay footage of Assassin’s Creed Shadows—and ask the big question: can this long-awaited title finally pull Ubisoft out of its slump?

With gameplay leaks, fresh details on Yasuke and Naoe, and open-world stealth mechanics drawing comparisons to Ghost of Tsushima, we analyze whether Ubisoft is bringing back the magic or setting up another PR disaster. This episode is your deep dive into one of the most controversial Assassin’s Creed games ever announced.

🗡️ Key Topics:

• Full Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay overview
• Yasuke & Naoe dual-protagonist combat styles
• Feudal Japan setting vs. Ghost of Tsushima comparisons
• Ubisoft’s desperate need for a win in 2025
• Is this Assassin’s Creed the studio’s last chance?

⏱️ Timestamps:

1:45 – Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay reveal
10:00 – Open-world design, stealth system & RPG changes
17:30 – Ubisoft’s reputation at stake
23:50 – Community reactions and developer interviews
30:00 – Can Assassin’s Creed Shadows save the brand?

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