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Ubisoft continues down the spiral, shuts down yet another studio
Ubisoft has announced the closure of another studio, which originally opened in 2018 as a support studio. This marks another instance of studio closures for the company.
ESA says anti-deepfake act could 'devastate' video game industry
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has expressed strong opposition to SAG-AFTRA's proposed "No Fakes" act, arguing that its current wording creates significant legal uncertainty and could devastate the video game industry. ESA president Stanley Pierre-Louis stated that the act's broad definition of "digital replica" could lead to frivolous lawsuits and that the cost of litigation would be economically devastating, despite the industry likely prevailing in court.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Final Update Arrives Next Week, Just Over a Year After Launch
Ubisoft has announced that the final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released next week, marking the end of additional content for the game. This update arrives just over a year after the game's initial launch.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!
Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
Star Fox demo coming today
Nintendo announced that a playable demo for the Star Fox 64 remake, titled Star Fox, will be available today on the eShop. The article also touches on the Star Fox collaboration with Ubisoft for Starlink and mentions Shigeru Miyamoto's confirmation that Star Fox for Wii U would be completed by 2015.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Isn't Done Yet, Teases 'One Last Update'
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Shadows will receive one final update, version 1.1.11, on June 16th. This comes as a surprise, as the company had previously indicated that post-launch support for the game was largely concluded. The nature of this update remains undisclosed.
Xbox Game Pass lost “millions” of subscribers from 2025’s price hike
Xbox has admitted to losing millions of Xbox Game Pass subscribers following a significant price increase in October 2025. New CEO Asha Sharma has since lowered the price of Game Pass Ultimate to $23 per month, a move that may help to recover lost subscribers. The price hike was speculated to be in response to adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 as a day-one release.
Games Inbox: What will be in the Nintendo Direct today?
Readers speculate on the contents of an upcoming Nintendo Direct, with predictions ranging from a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake to new Switch 2 titles. Discussions also touch upon Xbox's exclusivity policies, the perceived lack of innovation in modern game design, and the aging gamer demographic.
TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION® RESURGENCE IS COMING TO STEAM FOR FREE; WISHLIST NOW
Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence, a free-to-play third-person shooter RPG, will be available on Steam. Players can wishlist the game now, which features a standalone story set in New York City with cross-play and cross-progression across mobile and PC platforms. The game is currently in PC Early Access via Ubisoft Connect and available on iOS and Android devices.
1666 Amsterdam's prologue is taking a beating from Steam commenters. That just seems unfair.
The prologue for Panache Digital Games' upcoming action RPG 1666: Amsterdam, developed by Assassin's Creed veteran Patrice Désilets, has received harsh criticism on Steam. Despite a mixed reception and a low Steam rating, the author argues that the prologue, intended as an introductory experience, is being unfairly judged as a full demo, leading to unrealistic player expectations and damaging the game's potential.
Summer Game Fest no-shows: The big games that were absent from 2026's showcases
Several highly anticipated games were notably absent from the Summer Game Fest showcases, leaving fans speculating about their development status. Titles like Arkane's Blade, the Witcher 3 DLC, Injustice 3, and the Divinity sequel were among the expected reveals that did not materialize. The article highlights the absence of these games and discusses potential reasons or future reveal opportunities.
1666: Amsterdam Preview – Stepping into a familiar past with the playable prologue
Panache Digital Games, founded by former Assassin's Creed creative director Patrice Désilet, has released a playable prologue for their upcoming game, 1666: Amsterdam. The preview showcases the game's familiar elements like hooded protagonists and time-spanning narratives, alongside a new magic system called Nux. Players can experience the prologue on PC via Steam.
There's suddenly a terrifying number of games releasing this fall
The fall release calendar for major video games has become unexpectedly crowded, with numerous high-profile titles scheduled to launch within an eight-week period. This surge in releases is seen as a strategy to avoid direct competition with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. The article highlights a selection of these upcoming games, noting the challenge players will face in keeping up with the dense schedule.
Sega stuffed generative AI into Crazy Taxi: World Tour, slamming the brakes on all the excitement after a 3-year wait
Sega has confirmed the use of generative AI in the development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a title announced after a three-year wait. This disclosure has generated significant backlash from players, who are increasingly rejecting AI-generated content in games, as seen with Larian Studios' recent change of heart regarding its use in Baldur's Gate 3. The Steam page for Crazy Taxi: World Tour includes an AI Generated Content Disclosure, though Sega states it was used as a support tool for developers.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will give you more Edward Kenway: "It feels like the original, but on steroids 10x"
Matt Ryan, the voice actor for Edward Kenway, discusses his return for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, noting that the remake expands upon the original's narrative with more cinematics and character depth. He highlights that while the core experience remains, technological advancements have significantly enhanced the game's details and overall impact, making it feel like a "10x" upgrade.
Vampire Survivors has a free content expansion, plus a Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC in Summer 2026
Developer poncle has released a free content update for Vampire Survivors, version 1.15, which includes major quality-of-life improvements, new content like stages and characters, and various tweaks. Additionally, the 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC was announced for Summer 2026, serving as an expansion to 'Legacy of the Moonspell'. poncle also revealed plans for a new studio in Japan headed by Sawaki Takeyasu and a lineup of 'Survivaton' games.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Rayman 3D
This article discusses the box art for Rayman 3D, a Nintendo 3DS port of Rayman 2. It compares the North American and European cover art, ultimately favoring the North American design for its dynamic composition. The piece also briefly touches on the game's release and its 3D visuals.
1666: Amsterdam revealed, with era-spanning witchy mystique
1666: Amsterdam, a new game from Panache Digital, was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026. Set in 1666 Amsterdam, players control a witch hunting supernatural Originals with the help of a familiar. The game's concept originated from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets, who later regained the rights to the project. It will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in Early Access, with a playable prologue demo available now.
"We got Assassin's Creed Hexe before Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Hexe": Everyone is making the same joke about the Assassin's Creed creator's new witchy game 1666: Amsterdam
Players are joking that the upcoming game 1666: Amsterdam, developed by Patrice Désilets (an original creator of Assassin's Creed), resembles the unreleased Assassin's Creed Hexe more than Ubisoft's own game. The comparison arises due to similar aesthetics and themes, with some fans expressing more excitement for 1666: Amsterdam in the absence of official details for Assassin's Creed Hexe.
