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Clair Obscur secures top honors at the Game Developers Choice Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, also securing wins for Best Debut, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, and Best Audio. Dogubomb's Blue Prince received awards for Innovation and Best Design. The event also honored Rebecca Ann Heineman with the Ambassador Award and Don Daglow with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ex-Blizzard exec commands others to stop taking devs for granted as EA, Ubisoft, and too many more drown the industry in layoffs: "The thing that made the game special in the first place is the people who built it"
Former Blizzard CCO Rob Pardo urged executives to value developers more, citing recent layoffs at Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and other companies. He emphasized that the people who build games are crucial to their enduring success and that institutional knowledge is being lost.
For Honor Year 10 Begins with Season 1: Glory and New Content Roadmap | Invision Game Community
Ubisoft has launched Year 10 of For Honor with Season 1: Glory, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration and introducing a new content roadmap. The year will feature new heroes, maps, skins, and quality-of-life improvements across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. Season 1 introduces the 'Arena of Echoes' limited-time game mode and a new hero skin for Gryphon.
Evening Patches
The Elder Scrolls Online has received a major update introducing a new boss, a new biome, and a permanent price drop. Additionally, For Honor is preparing for its Year 10 Season 1, with The Elder Scrolls Online also offering a free bundle for players.
Focus Entertainment unveil a new surreal puzzle-platforming adventure with Yerba Buena, releasing May 26
Focus Entertainment and Mad About Pandas have unveiled Yerba Buena, a surreal puzzle-platformer set in 1970s San Francisco, releasing May 26, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players control Barb, who uses a unique 'Oscillator' tool to copy and paste environmental traits to solve puzzles and combat a sinister plot threatening the city.
FOR HONOR YEAR 10 CYCLE OF WAR BEGINS TODAY WITH GLORY
For Honor's Year 10, titled Cycle of War, has begun with the launch of Season 1: Glory. This year will introduce two new Heroes, nine new Hero skins, and a converted map, spread across four seasons. The first season focuses on celebrating Heathmoor's history and introduces a new limited-time game mode called Arena of Echoes.
Phil Spencer Was Good for Xbox, but His Legacy Is Complicated - IGN
Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with Microsoft, concluding a 12-year tenure as Head of Xbox. His legacy is viewed as complicated, with shareholders seeing massive stock growth while some hardcore gamers point to increased subscription prices, fewer exclusives, and studio closures. Despite these criticisms, the article argues Spencer was a net positive, crediting him with saving Xbox during the Xbox One era, championing features like backwards compatibility and cross-play, and building a strong portfolio of studios and games.
Project Helix dev kits not going out until 2027 | TAG
Microsoft's next-gen console, Project Helix, will not have developer kits available until 2027, featuring a custom AMD chip with advanced ray tracing and upscaling. Separately, Pokémon Pokopia launched strongly on the Nintendo Switch 2, selling 2.2 million copies in three days, while Xbox is teasing "new ways to play" classic games for its 25th anniversary, emphasizing game preservation.
GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is introducing several updates at the Game Developers Conference, including smoother virtual reality streaming at 90 fps and improved game discovery with labels for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ subscriptions. New titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and CONTROL Resonant are being added to the library, with Fortnite's "Save the World" mode becoming free-to-play. Account linking with GOG is also planned.
50 Video Game Movies In The Works: How Many Of Them Will Actually Come Out?
Hollywood is actively developing over 50 film and television adaptations of video game properties, ranging from major franchises like Elden Ring and Call of Duty to indie titles such as The Mortuary Assistant. While some projects like Death Stranding and Mortal Kombat 2 are further along, many others are in early development or face potential delays, with varying degrees of success seen in past video game movies.
Dark Messiah modders given 'blank check' from Ubisoft to develop toolkit are now releasing a Community Edition…
Modders, with Ubisoft's support and a "blank check," are releasing a Community Edition of Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. Led by Dave Wiltos, the team is porting the Xbox 360 version, Dark Messiah Elements, to PC and developing an SDK that includes features like RTX support, co-op, and a dungeon generator.
Dark Messiah Of Might And Magic is getting a Community Edition with Source upgrades and Ubisoft's blessing
A team of modders, with approval from Ubisoft and support from Valve, is developing a Community Edition of Dark Messiah of Might and Magic using the latest Source Engine SDK. This new version aims to improve stability, provide direct code access for fixes and expansions, and integrate existing mods. The developers are also seeking collaborators for the project.
What Call of Duty's Toxicity Data Actually Reveals
Activision is publishing detailed community safety data for Call of Duty, showing a significant reduction in voice chat toxicity exposure and repeat offenders since implementing AI moderation tools like ToxMod. While the data indicates progress, the article highlights missing baseline numbers and regional breakdowns, and contrasts Activision's transparency with other industry players who publish little to no such information.
Google unveils new AI cloud tools to support game development
Google has detailed its 'Living Games' concept, leveraging autonomous AI agents and its improved Cloud platform to support game development. Services like Gemini 3 Pro and Vertex AI will assist developers with tasks such as testing and code writing, aiming to create responsive environments while protecting intellectual property. The announcement highlighted collaborations with 10Six Games, Atlas, and Sony Interactive Entertainment, showcasing AI's role in game creation and infrastructure.
Dark Messiah has never looked better, as Ubisoft hands the keys to a squad of community modders
Ubisoft has partnered with a group of community modders to enhance Dark Messiah of Might and Magic with features like RTX support and a new rune system. The company has also provided the modders with access to the game's SDK to facilitate these improvements.
"Mobile is the biggest medium" - Ubisoft launches Rainbow Six Mobile to massive numbers
Ubisoft has launched Rainbow Six Mobile, with creative director Olivier Albarracin highlighting the challenges and potential success of bringing the franchise to mobile platforms. The game has seen massive initial numbers following its release.
″Mobile is the biggest medium″ - Ubisoft launches Rainbow Six Mobile to massive numbers
Ubisoft has launched Rainbow Six Mobile, with the company stating that mobile is the biggest medium. The game has seen massive numbers since its release. One commenter suggested Ubisoft focus entirely on mobile and outsource PC/console IP development.
Hands On: Assassin's Creed Unity's PS5 Update Has Made Us Rethink That 5/10 Review
A recent 60 frames-per-second performance update has significantly improved Assassin's Creed Unity on PlayStation 5, making it the game fans originally expected. While some minor issues like pop-in and cutscene frame rate drops persist, the upgrade to 4K resolution and smooth gameplay makes it a worthwhile revisit, especially for those who enjoy traditional stealth and parkour gameplay.
Morning Mobilization
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Mobile has achieved massive launch numbers, contrasting with the company's current struggles. A Samsung executive also commented on the interesting nature of 'vibe coding' in development.
"Mobile is the biggest medium" - As Ubisoft struggles, Rainbow Six Mobile has launched to massive numbers. Can it help the troubled publisher turn the tide?
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Mobile has launched amidst struggles for the publisher, aiming to capitalize on the growing mobile gaming market. Game director Olivier Albarracin discusses the challenges of adapting the tactical shooter for mobile, including shorter sessions and streamlined controls, while aiming for over 10 million downloads. The game's success is seen as crucial for Ubisoft's global brand strategy, especially after recent layoffs and game delays.
