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NateTheHate: Media seeing Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake this week
Leaker NateTheHate suggests that Ubisoft will unveil the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake, officially titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched, this week to the press. A public reveal is expected to follow shortly after. Reports indicate the remake is slated for release before March 31, 2026.
The Division 2 Y8S1 Rise Up Week 3 HVT Manhunt: Scout 3 solutions
This guide provides solutions for the Scout 3 objectives in The Division 2's Year 8 Season 1 Rise Up Manhunt. Players need to capture the Haunted House Control Point, complete Outcast Hostage Rescue activities, and defeat the Draugr bounty to progress.
Windrose Dev Talks Black Flag Inspiration And Why Dropping Free-To-Play Was Best
The producer of the pirate game Windrose discussed its inspiration from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and the decision to drop its free-to-play MMO model for a paid early access release on PC. The studio found that sustaining a live-service free-to-play game was too resource-intensive and that players preferred a buy-to-play PvE adventure. Windrose is published by Pocketpair and is currently available on Steam.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Should You Play It in 2026?
Assassin's Creed Shadows offers a beautiful rendition of feudal Japan with strong parkour and stealth mechanics, despite a less compelling narrative. Post-launch updates have significantly improved gameplay, adding features like Nightmare difficulty and New Game+. While not the series' absolute best, it's a worthwhile entry for fans of the genre.
Rumor Mill
Leaked data suggests Grand Theft Auto Online generates over $1 million daily, indicating its continued financial success. Separately, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is reportedly receiving an update to add new story content.
ESA's iicon conference expands speaker lineup, with EA's Andrew Wilson joining CEOs of Ubisoft, Take Two, Riot, Savvy Games and more
The Entertainment Software Association's new iicon conference has expanded its speaker lineup, adding Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson. He will join other industry leaders including Yves Guillemot of Ubisoft, Strauss Zelnick of Take-Two Interactive, Dylan Jadeja of Riot Games, and Brian Ward of Savvy Games Group. The event focuses on interactive entertainment and its expansion opportunities across various industries.
UK Steam Lawsuit Seeks $900M: Gamers Could Get Just £22 Each
A UK lawsuit is seeking $900 million from Valve, alleging anti-competitive practices by Steam through its 30% commission and most-favored-nation clauses. If successful, individual payouts are estimated to be between £22-£44. The article argues that Steam provides significant value for its fees, including robust customer service and features, and that a loss could negatively impact future development and services.
Police visit 91-year-old woman who missed check-in calls only to find her "playing video games in her bedroom"…
A 91-year-old woman in Ohio was found by police engrossed in a video game after missing her daily welfare check-in calls. The incident highlights how gaming can captivate individuals of all ages, leading to unexpected situations.
Massive 007: First Light spoilers and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake details are just the start of a huge leak from an Indonesian ratings board
A massive leak originating from the Indonesian Game Rating System has revealed details about unreleased games, including '007: First Light' and a potential remake of 'Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag'. The security flaw exposed spoilery information across the internet.
Indonesian Ratings Board Leaks 007 First Light Spoilers and More
The Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) has suffered a significant data leak, accidentally revealing extensive story spoilers for IO Interactive's upcoming game 007 First Light and Bandai Namco's Echoes of Aincrad. The leak also reportedly includes footage from Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, as well as thousands of email addresses belonging to game developers.
Metro 2039 reveal confirmed but it may not be the only event this week
4A Games, in conjunction with Microsoft, has confirmed the reveal of a new Metro game, titled Metro 2039, for Thursday, April 16th, during an Xbox event. This announcement comes amidst rumors of a Sony State of Play and a potential Ubisoft reveal for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag on the same day, creating a crowded schedule for gaming news.
Amazon Luna to remove all third party subscriptions and stores
Amazon Luna will cease offering third-party game stores, individual game purchases, and subscriptions from Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games by June 10, 2026. The company is shifting its focus to content available to Prime members and new experiences like GameNight, with no refunds offered for existing purchases or subscriptions.
Amazon Luna to phase out support for third-party subscriptions and game stores
Amazon will discontinue support for third-party game stores, individual purchases, and external subscriptions on its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, starting June 10, 2026. After this date, only players with a standard or premium Luna subscription will be able to access games in the library, with services like Ubisoft+, EA, and GOG stores being removed. Players will have 90 days after the shutdown to download their game saves.
XSOLLA BRINGS ACCESSIBILITY, SOCIAL IMPACT, AND ENTERTAINMENT IP LICENSING WITH XSOLLA AGENCY TO LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL 2026
Xsolla is participating in the London Games Festival 2026 with initiatives focused on gaming accessibility, social impact, and entertainment IP licensing. The company is involved in a charity campaign with Stevenage FC and SpecialEffect to fund accessible gaming setups, will present at the inaugural Games for Change London Summit, and will highlight its Xsolla Agency services for IP licensing at Games Meets Music The B-Side.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 11, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia rises
The UK software sales chart for the week ending April 11, 2026, shows Resident Evil Requiem as the overall top seller. Pokemon Pokopia saw a significant rise to second place, while Mario Kart World dropped to fifth. The chart lists the top 40 best-selling games for the period.
Amazon Luna rips out game stores, game purchases and third-party subscriptions
Amazon Luna is removing direct game purchases, third-party subscriptions like Ubisoft+, and third-party game stores from its cloud gaming service. While previously purchased games will remain playable until June 10, 2026, no refunds will be issued. This shift consolidates the service's offerings to a curated catalog controlled by Amazon, similar to the direction taken after the retirement of the Prime Gaming brand.
Huge Spoilers Leaked For 007 First Light And Other Games In An Unusual Way
An Indonesian game rating system database accidentally leaked extensive story spoilers and over an hour of footage for the upcoming James Bond title 007 First Light, as well as for Bandai Namco's Echoes of Aincrad. The leak also reportedly included data for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's remaster and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and thousands of developer email addresses. The system is described as a work in progress with limited resources, and developers are advised to share only essential submission materials.
Morbid Metal developer explains why he ditched an origami art direction in favor of gritty sci-fi — 'It worked, but it didn't really feel like me'
Morbid Metal developer Felix Schade explained the evolution of his game's art direction, revealing an initial origami concept that was abandoned for a gritty sci-fi aesthetic. Schade found inspiration in Bright Memory: Infinite, which demonstrated that visually striking games could be created by solo developers. The game, developed over nine years, is now available in early access on PC via Steam.
Far Cry 2 review (2008)
This 2008 review of Far Cry 2 highlights its groundbreaking open-world design and dynamic narrative, which adapts to player choices. Despite some criticisms regarding repetitive missions and underdeveloped factions, the game is praised for its visceral gunplay, stunning visuals, and immersive first-person experience, making it difficult to put down.
Anno 117's first DLC will let you disregard history by building your Roman city next to a massive volcano
Ubisoft has announced that Anno 117: Pax Romana's first DLC, Prophecies of Ash, will be released on April 23. This expansion introduces the largest island in the series, Cinis, a volcanic landmass offering new resources like Obsidian and a temple to Vulcan. Despite a 'Mixed' Steam rating partly due to past AI art controversies and a cut campaign story, Anno 117 achieved the series' most successful launch.
