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Refactor Games, the developer behind FIFA World Cup, has undergone significant layoffs, cutting 85% of its staff. In other industry news, the director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla has returned to Ubisoft to lead the series.
Fableborne Affiliate Program Hands Creators a 10% Cut of Referred Player Spending
Pixion Games has launched an affiliate program for its game Fableborne, offering creators a 10% cut of spending from players they refer. This initiative aims to incentivize content creators by rewarding their contributions to player acquisition. The program launches shortly before Season 5 begins on August 12th.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla director makes sudden return to Ubisoft, and will lead the series moving forward
Eric Baptizat, director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Black Flag, and Origins, has returned to Ubisoft to lead future development for the Assassin's Creed franchise. He previously worked at Ubisoft for 16 years before directing the Dead Space Remake at Motive Studio. Baptizat's return comes as Ubisoft splits into Ubisoft and Vantage Studios, and ahead of the upcoming game Assassin's Creed Hexe.
Halo and Black Ops sales on PS5 are shocking for very different reasons
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have achieved significant sales figures on PlayStation consoles, with estimates suggesting millions of units sold. In contrast, Halo: Campaign Evolved has had a notably slow start on PlayStation 5, selling significantly fewer copies than its contemporaries and other Xbox titles on the platform. This disparity highlights differing market reception for remade or ported games.
Ubisoft brings back another Assassin's Creed veteran to stabilize the series as it looks to reverse its fortunes
Ubisoft has rehired veteran developer Eric Baptizat as the new Game Director for the Assassin's Creed brand, aiming to stabilize the series. Baptizat, who previously directed Assassin's Creed Valhalla and worked on Black Flag, returns after directing the Dead Space remake at EA Motive. This move follows a period of restructuring at Ubisoft, including game cancellations and the formation of creative houses, as the company seeks to improve the direction of its flagship franchises.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Director Returns to Ubisoft to Direct More Games in the Franchise
Eric Baptizat, director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, has returned to Ubisoft to serve as the Game Director for the entire Assassin's Creed brand. Baptizat previously worked on titles like Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Origins before leading the Dead Space remake at EA Motive. His return is seen as a positive development for the future of the franchise, with new titles like Codename Hexe and Codename Jade in development for PC and consoles.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced patch makes the very important change of letting you hide Edward's blowpipe
A new patch, update 1.0.6, for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is releasing today across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The update's main feature is an option to hide Edward's blowpipe from the character model, addressing player feedback about aesthetics and clipping issues. The patch also increases autosaves and adds a tutorial for throwing money, alongside various bug fixes.
Our long Caribbean nightmare is over: You can hide the blow pipe in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced now
Ubisoft has released a patch for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced that allows players to hide Edward's blowpipe from his character model. This update addresses player feedback regarding the visual integration of the weapon with various outfits. The patch also includes numerous other fixes and improvements, such as doubling the number of autosaves and restoring the ability to toggle the hood during a Leap of Faith.
The Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Marvel's Spider-Man resurgence proves that games don't always need new…
Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Marvel's Spider-Man games are experiencing significant player count surges, driven by the success of recent blockbuster films. Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has boosted interest in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, while "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has propelled Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered back into Steam's top sellers. This trend highlights the growing synergy between film and gaming, where movies can effectively revitalize older titles and extend player experiences.
Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced's Kraken wheel will no longer be "wheely expensive" following the latest update, which will also teach you how to throw cash
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced received update 1.0.6, which addresses the high cost of the Kraken wheel and adds the ability to hide the blowpipe. The update also increases autosaves from 5 to 10, fixes PC cutscene frame rate issues, and reintroduces the ability to throw money to distract guards. Ubisoft Barcelona, a studio involved in the remake, was also mentioned in relation to recent union strikes over layoffs.
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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, released in 1996 for PC, offered a groundbreaking open world of 160,000 square kilometers, dwarfing modern titles like Skyrim. Despite its procedural generation leading to repetition, the game provided unparalleled freedom and immersion, setting a precedent for open-world design. It remains a significant milestone in RPG history, with a free version available and a Unity engine mod enhancing its experience.
Portal opens Gen8 early access to 20 hand-picked creators
Portal is launching an early access program for its Gen8 game engine, inviting 20 creators to develop games alongside the team and help refine the tools. Gen8 is the third product in Portal's 2.0 roadmap, following Studio and Nexus, and aims to allow users to describe a game and have the engine orchestrate its creation. The company, led by CEO Benjamin Charbit, is backed by Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Update Brings Ability to Hide Blowpipe, Bug Fixes
Ubisoft has released a new patch for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, adding the ability to hide the blowpipe and numerous bug fixes. The update includes improvements to autosave slots, UI glitches, and quest issues, with file sizes varying across platforms like Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Game director Richard Knight previously indicated the team's commitment to long-term support for the successful title.
FIFA World Cup developer Refactor Games reportedly shuttered by Delphi Interactive
Refactor Games, a studio co-owned by Delphi Interactive, has reportedly been shut down shortly after releasing FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition for Netflix Games. Meanwhile, Atari reported significant revenue growth for its 2025-26 fiscal year, driven by acquisitions, though its consolidated group posted a net loss.
Atari's core business returns to profit, but consolidated group posts $5.5m net loss as Thunderful drags on results
Atari's core business achieved operational profitability for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with revenue reaching a decade high of $65 million. However, the consolidated group, including the recently acquired Thunderful, posted a net loss of $5.5 million due to Thunderful's significant operating loss. The company's Games and Hardware segments saw substantial growth, and Atari also acquired IP rights to several Ubisoft titles and expanded its stake in Thunderful.
Ubisoft’s NFT-powered Champions Tactics faces its demise two years after launch
Ubisoft has announced that its NFT-integrated turn-based RPG, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, will be sunset on October 30th, approximately two years after its launch. Despite removing NFT components in May, the game struggled to gain traction. Servers will remain active until the shutdown date.
OG Assassin's Creed Black Flag devs "had a lot of teething difficulties" trying to nail down the…
Jean Guesdon, creative director for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, discussed the significant challenges faced during development, particularly in transitioning from focused naval missions to a seamless open-world sailing experience. Despite initial difficulties, the game successfully integrated extensive naval gameplay, which later influenced other Ubisoft titles like Skull and Bones.
AI startup Reforged Labs shuts down as the "gap we were selling into is closing"
AI startup Reforged Labs, which provided generative AI technology for mobile game marketing, is shutting down after three years. Despite signing six-figure contracts with major clients like Supercell and Ubisoft, the company struggled to scale beyond the gaming sector. CEO Robert Huynh cited the closing gap in AI capabilities as a factor, leading to the decision to cease operations rather than shrink the business.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders holds on strong, physical Xenoblade 1 for Nintendo Switch 2 debuts
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026, shows Splatoon Raiders holding strong at number two. The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition debuted at number sixteen.
