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Games Inbox: When will Spider-Man 3 be released on PS5?
Readers speculate on the release date of Spider-Man 3 for PlayStation 5, with some suggesting it might be a PlayStation 6 launch title. Other topics discussed include the pricing of a potential The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, the possibility of an Assassin's Creed set in Ancient Rome, and comparisons between the gameplay mechanics of Returnal and Saros.
Ubisoft’s NFT Game Is Shutting Down After Removing the NFTs Failed to Save It
Ubisoft is shutting down its NFT game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, on October 30, just two years after its launch. The game failed to retain players after its NFT concept proved unpopular.
Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold
PC gaming on Steam in 2026 shows a strong trend of innovative indie titles like Palworld thriving, while traditional AAA games struggle to gain traction. Despite industry layoffs, unique projects from smaller teams are resonating with players, contrasting with the performance of recent AAA releases such as Halo: Campaign Evolved and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
What if Stop Killing Games win? Anthem, SpaceCraft and Warframe devs on the "massive undertaking" of reverse engineering an always-online game
The article discusses the challenges and importance of game preservation for live service titles, using Warframe as a primary example. It explores the difficulties of reverse engineering always-online games and the efforts of groups like Stop Killing Games to advocate for offline modes and legal requirements for game longevity. Experts like Scott McGregor and Mark Darrah weigh in on the technical and financial hurdles, while the piece also touches on the potential impact of such regulations on the future development of live service games.
What a Tangled Web3 We Weave
Ubisoft's NFT-focused tactics game is scheduled to shut down in October. The article discusses the company's continued involvement with NFTs and Web3 technologies within the gaming industry.
Ubisoft's NFT tactics game, a thing that still exists, is shutting down in October
Ubisoft is shutting down its NFT tactics game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, on October 30th. Launched in 2024, the game progressively transitioned away from blockchain functionality earlier this year. Players who reached Divine rank in the last three seasons may be eligible for free items in Ubisoft's other digital TCG, Might & Magic Fates.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 31: Bethesda celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Softworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary with significant sales across its game catalog, including popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Quake. Numerous PC storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com are participating, offering discounts on individual titles and bundles. Additionally, several free games are available for a limited time on platforms such as Amazon Luna.
The Odyssey release saw Assassin's Creed: Odyssey player engagement jump 90%, analyst says Ubisoft can thank Christopher Nolan for its best week in years
Player engagement for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey surged by 90% following the release of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of The Odyssey. Analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics reported that active players nearly doubled from 122,000 to 233,000 across platforms, with PlayStation and Xbox seeing significant increases. This boost in engagement, attributed to cultural spillover from the film, also led to modest sales increases for the 2018 title.
All the RPS Supporter rewards for July 2026: space battles, messy desks, and puzzling dreams
Rock Paper Shotgun is highlighting its exclusive content and rewards for July 2026, including articles on Assassin's Creed Rogue, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Thief: The Dark Project, and Spacefleet: Heat Death. The site also introduced a dedicated RSS feed for supporter-exclusive articles and discussed future plans, including a reader survey and Gamescom 2026 preparations.
Ubisoft is shutting down its weird NFT game that came out two years after the whole craze died down
Ubisoft is shutting down its NFT game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, which was released two years after the peak of the NFT craze. The game is described as a "weird NFT game" and is now being discontinued.
Mobile looter shooter The Division Resurgence locks down a full PC release date of August 5
Ubisoft has announced that the mobile looter shooter The Division Resurgence will launch on PC via Steam on August 5th, marking the end of its PC early access on Ubisoft Connect. The game will feature cross-platform play and cross-progression between PC and mobile devices. The Steam launch will coincide with the release of Season 2.
Sony Defends Going Digital, But Says It Understands Players’ Love Of Physical PS5 Games
Sony is defending its decision to cease PlayStation 5 disc production in 2028, citing the overall progression of content digitalization. The company acknowledges the strong emotional attachment players have to physical media and plans to explore future engagement within the digital ecosystem. While digital adoption is high, developers like Ubisoft and Rockstar Games have offered differing perspectives on the shift away from physical copies.
Vaas of Far Cry 3 Comments on Potential Return to Gaming
Actor Michael Mando, known for his iconic portrayal of Vaas in Far Cry 3 and its subsequent DLC Vaas: Insanity, has expressed interest in returning to video game acting, particularly with motion capture roles. Mando, who is not a gamer himself, stated in an interview with IGN that he and his team are actively seeking a significant role. He also briefly touched upon his role as Mac Gargan in the MCU's Spider-Man franchise.
Is Assassin's Creed Mirage Backwards Compatible on PC?
Assassin's Creed Mirage is confirmed to be backwards compatible on PC, allowing players who own certain Ubisoft titles on Xbox to claim a free PC digital copy via Ubisoft Connect. This offer includes several other new Ubisoft games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
The Division Resurgence Comes to Steam Next Week
Ubisoft has announced that The Division Resurgence will be released on Steam on August 5th. This free-to-play looter shooter is launching on the platform after its initial Early Access period for PC.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has seen a surge in players due to Nolan film
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey has experienced a significant increase in daily active players, reaching 233,000 across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms shortly after the release of Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey'. This surge, a 90% increase from July 17, is largely attributed to subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, with player counts on PlayStation and Xbox more than doubling.
Move over, Assassin's Creed Resynced, you've made me fall in love with AC Shadows
This article discusses how Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's impressive water physics and immersive world led the author to re-evaluate Assassin's Creed Shadows. Despite initial reservations, the author found Shadows to be visually stunning, with engaging stealth gameplay and castle raids, though some aspects like base building and narrative cohesion were less compelling.
Analyst data: Assassin's Creed Odyssey experiences surge in daily active users following Christopher Nolan film
Following the release of the Christopher Nolan film 'Odyssey', Assassin's Creed Odyssey saw a 90% increase in daily active users across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Engagement surged from 122,000 to 233,000 users within ten days, with Xbox showing the largest increase. Analysts attribute this spike to the game's availability on subscription services like Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Sparks Assassin's Creed: Odyssey Player Count Spike, Gives Ubisoft 'Great Ammunition' for a Remake
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Odyssey has seen a significant increase in active players following the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. This surge in popularity provides Ubisoft with strong justification for considering a remake of the game.
Assassin's Creed Hexe is at least one year away, insider claims
Insider NateTheHate claims that Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe is unlikely to launch before the second half of 2027, suggesting a reveal is not imminent. The game, which is said to feature witchcraft in the Middle Ages, has seen departures of key development staff, including director Benoit Richer and creative director Clint Hocking. Ubisoft has also established a new subsidiary, Vantage Studios, to oversee its major franchises.
