A Home For My Head

When Season Passes Felt Like a Thank You – A Look Back at Ubisoft's Gold Standard There was a time when buying a game's premium edition felt like a show of mutual respect between player and developer. You'd pre-order a title or pick up the Gold Edition and be rewarded with meaningful extras: story expansions, full games, and thoughtful content that made your early investment feel appreciated. Nowadays, however, the industry often leans toward slicing up games and selling content back to you piecemeal. But not everyone followed that path. One publisher that rarely gets credit for doing it right is Ubisoft. While they’ve taken heat for open-world fatigue and formulaic design, their Gold Editions and season passes have often been some of the best-value offerings in the gaming world. Take Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, for instance. The Gold Edition didn’t just promise a couple of cosmetic packs—it delivered two massive DLC arcs (Legacy of the First Blade and The Fate of Atlantis) t...

Why Assassin’s Creed Unity Deserves a Sequel: A Vision for Arno Dorian’s Next Chapter When Assassin’s Creed Unity first launched in 2014, it stumbled. Plagued by bugs and technical issues, it struggled to live up to the hype. But over the years, something interesting happened—Ubisoft fixed the game, players returned, and many began to see Unity for what it truly is: a hidden gem in the franchise. From its breathtaking recreation of Revolutionary France to its fluid parkour and deeply personal narrative, Unity is now remembered fondly by many fans. And at its core stands Arno Dorian—a charismatic, sharp-witted, and ultimately tragic Assassin whose story feels unfinished. Now, more than a decade later, it’s time to ask: does Arno deserve a second chapter? The answer is a resounding yes. A Forgotten Hero in a Timeless Setting Arno Dorian’s journey in Unity stood out because it wasn’t just about the Brotherhood vs. the Templars. It was about love, loss, and inner conflict. His r...