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)
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– 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.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Ubisoft needed more time to make the game better.
They can get their money back or get something extra when they buy it again.
Players will get to explore Japan.
Their last game didn't sell well.
They are working hard to make sure the new game is really good.
They want to make sure players have a great time because they want people to enjoy playing their games.
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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 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.
π¬ 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?
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