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Ubisoft delays new game to make it better.

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows faces delay to refine gameplay, promising a polished and successful experience.
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Ubisoft is making a new game called Assassin's Creed Shadows. They wanted to release it soon, but now it will come out on February 14, 2025. They need more time to make the game better. Another game they made had some problems, so they want to fix things before this one comes out. People who bought the game early can get their money back or get something extra when they buy it again.

This new game will let players explore Japan, which fans are excited about. Ubisoft is having a tough time because their last game didn't sell well. But the people in charge still want to make fun games for everyone. They are working hard to make sure the new game is really good. Even though it's taking longer, they want to make sure players have a great time.

Original news source: Assassin's Creed Shadows release date delayed to 2025 (BBC)

🎧 Listen:

πŸ“– Vocabulary:

1. release
2. explore
3. excited
4. problems
5. charge
6. tough
7. sell
8. players
9. extra
10. longer

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Write down key words from the article (e.g., Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed, Japan, February 14, 2025) on separate cards. Have students pick a card and act out the word without speaking while others guess what it is.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Select key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., Ubisoft, game, Japan, February, explore) and have students draw them on the board or on paper. Other students must guess the word being drawn.
– Headline Creation
Instructions: Ask students to create a catchy headline for the article. Encourage them to use key information from the text (e.g., "Ubisoft Delays Release of Assassin's Creed Shadows to Enhance Gaming Experience").
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs or small groups and have them discuss whether they think delaying the game to improve it is a good decision. Encourage students to share their opinions and reasons with the group.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have students think about one thing they are excited to explore in the new game, pair up with a classmate to discuss, and then share their thoughts with the whole class.

πŸ€” Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the name of the new game Ubisoft is making?

2. Why is the release date of the game Assassin's Creed Shadows changed to February 14, 2025?

3. What can people who bought the game early do if they want to?

4. Where will players get to explore in the new game?

5. Why is Ubisoft having a tough time?

6. What are the people in charge of Ubisoft working hard to do?

7. Why do they want to make sure players have a great time playing the new game?

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Ubisoft is making a new game called Assassin's Creed Shadows. They wanted to release it soon, but now it will come out on February 14, 2025. They more time to the game better. Another game they made had some problems, so they want to fix things before this one out. People who bought the game early can get their money back or get something when they buy it again. This new game will let players explore , which fans are excited about. Ubisoft is having a tough time because their last game didn't sell well. But the in charge still want to make fun s for everyone. They are hard to make sure the new game is really good. Even though it's taking longer, they want to make sure players have a great time.

πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:

1. What is a game?
2. Do you like playing games?
3. How would you feel if you had to wait longer for a game to come out?
4. Do you think it's important for games to be fun?
5. Why do you think Ubisoft is taking more time to make the game better?
6. What is Japan?
7. Why are fans excited about exploring Japan in the new game?
8. How do you think players would feel if the game had problems?
9. Do you think it's fair that people can get their money back if the game has problems?
10. What do you think the people in charge of the game want to do?
11. Do you think it's good that Ubisoft wants to make sure players have a great time?
12. How do you think Ubisoft can make the new game really good?

Individual Activities

πŸ“–πŸ’­ Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. release
2. explore
3. excited
4. problems
5. charge
6. tough
7. sell
8. players
9. extra
10. longer

Meanings

(A) People who play games
(B) Feeling very happy and eager
(C) To be in control or responsible
(D) More than what is usual or expected
(E) Very hard or difficult
(F) Taking more time than before
(G) Things that go wrong or don't work
(H) To give something in exchange for money
(I) To look around and find new things
(J) To let something go or make it available

πŸ”‘ Multiple Choice Questions:

1. When will Assassin's Creed Shadows be released?
(a) February 14, 2025
(b) February 14, 2022
(c) February 14, 2023
(d) February 14, 2024
2. Why is Ubisoft delaying the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows?
(a) To make the game worse
(b) To finish the game early
(c) To make the game better
(d) To cancel the game
3. What can people who bought the game early do?
(a) Get their money back or get something extra
(b) Keep the game as it is
(c) Wait for the game to be released
(d) Buy the game again at a higher price
4. In which country will players be able to explore in the new game?
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) Brazil
(d) Japan
5. Why is Ubisoft working hard on the new game?
(a) To make the game boring
(b) To make sure players have a great time
(c) To make the game shorter
(d) To make the game more expensive
6. What happened to Ubisoft's last game?
(a) It sold a lot
(b) It was perfect
(c) It didn't sell well
(d) It was free
7. What do the people in charge of Ubisoft want to do?
(a) Make boring games for no one
(b) Make fun games for everyone
(c) Stop making games
(d) Only make games for adults
8. When will Assassin's Creed Shadows be released?
(a) February 14, 2026
(b) February 14, 2027
(c) February 14, 2028
(d) February 14, 2025

πŸ•΅οΈ True or False Questions:

The people in charge still do not want to make fun games for everyone.
Ubisoft is having a tough time because their last game didn't sell well.
Ubisoft is making a new game called Assassin's Creed Shadows.
The game was supposed to come out soon, but now it will be released on February 14, 2024.
People who bought the game early can get their money back or get something extra when they buy it again.
The new game will not allow players to explore Japan.
They need more time to make the game better.
Another game they made had no problems.

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Writing Questions:

1. What is the name of the new game that Ubisoft is making?
2. Why is the release date of the game Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed to February 14, 2025?
3. What can people who bought the game early do if they want their money back?
4. Where will players be able to explore in the new game?
5. Why is Ubisoft working hard to make the new game really good?

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