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ProbablyMonsters is betting on an Xbox 360-esque bonanza of single-player AA kookiness
ProbablyMonsters is focusing on the AA gaming space, aiming to create unique single-player experiences reminiscent of the Xbox 360 era. Despite initial low sales for titles like Storm Lancers and Ire: A Prologue, the company, led by new executives David Reid and Harold Ryan, is committed to this strategy, believing it allows for greater creative freedom and potential profitability compared to AAA or indie development.
The Canadian Game Awards Has Unleashed It's 2026 Nominees & New Location
The Canadian Game Awards have announced the nominees for their 2026 ceremony, which will be held on May 21st at Toronto's John W.H. Bassett Theatre. Victor Lucas will receive the Game Changer Award. The awards celebrate Canadian developers and releases from 2025, with categories including Game of the Year, Studio of the Year, and Best Indie Game.
Morning Legal Briefs
A French consumer group, J'Accuse!, has filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft over the company's decision to shut down the online servers for the game 'The Crew'. The lawsuit raises questions about consumer rights and game preservation when online services are discontinued.
Major French consumer group sue Ubisoft over always-online game shutdowns with the backing of Stop Killing Games
A major French consumer group, UFC-Que Choisir, backed by the Stop Killing Games movement, is suing Ubisoft over the shutdown of The Crew's servers. The lawsuit argues that Ubisoft infringed consumer rights by making the game unplayable and questions the practice of selling licenses for games that can later be revoked. This action aims to set a precedent for publishers discontinuing online support for games.
'A Significant Visual Boost': Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Soon Support PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro
Assassin's Creed Shadows will soon receive an update to support Sony's upgraded PSSR 2 upscaling technology on the PlayStation 5 Pro. This enhancement aims to improve image quality, sharpness, and stability across all visual modes, with particular benefits for dense foliage and complex effects.
PS5 Pro New PSSR Upscaler is now Accessible on Assassin’s Creed Shadows!
Assassin's Creed Shadows on PlayStation 5 Pro will receive an upgraded PSSR upscaling technology on April 7th. This AI-driven feature enhances image quality by analyzing and reconstructing game visuals pixel by pixel, improving detail and stability across all performance modes. The update aims to provide a sharper, cleaner, and more immersive experience, particularly benefiting complex elements like dynamic vegetation, particles, and ray-traced lighting.
PONCLE KEYNOTE LEADS EXPANDED B2B PROGRAMME AT LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL
The London Games Festival has expanded its B2B program, featuring a keynote from Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors. The event includes a two-day Games Finance Market with £247 million in potential investment, a Self-Publishing Toolkit live session, and the first Games For Change London Summit focused on social impact through games. A 'Games meets film' convergence event, Screen Play, will also explore collaborations between creative industries.
Bethesda, Epic, Microsoft, and Ubisoft unite in this new Humble Bundle with games under $3 each
Bethesda, Microsoft, Epic Games, and Ubisoft are participating in a new Humble Bundle offering eight games for $18. Several other publishers and developers are also included in the sale, with individual games priced under $3.
The Division: Resurgence Review in Progress – Mobile agents
The Division: Resurgence offers a full-fledged looter shooter experience on mobile devices, set in a familiar snowy New York City. While the core gameplay loop and tactical combat are present, the game struggles with a cluttered UI, typical free-to-play mechanics, and technical compromises in its transition to mobile platforms, despite being built in Unreal Engine.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Receives Upgraded PSSR Support on April 7th
Assassin's Creed Shadows will receive an Upgraded PSSR graphics technology update on April 7th for PlayStation 5 Pro players. This update aims to improve image quality, stability, and visual artifacts across performance, balanced, and quality modes. Technical artists Robert Foriel and Nicholas Lopez highlighted the seamless implementation and significant visual boost provided by the technology.
Eidos Montreal studio head departs as it lays off another 124 employees 'across production and support teams'
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees across its production and support teams, and studio head David Anfossi has departed. This marks another significant reduction in workforce within the game industry, following numerous other studios that have implemented layoffs since 2023.
Nightholme, a New 3-Player Horror Game, Shows Off 9 Minutes of Narrated Gameplay
Nightholme creator Alex Amancio, formerly of Ubisoft, showcased nine minutes of narrated gameplay for the new three-player horror title. The game features a dual stealth and action experience where players hunt and slay the Gloomfiend in an open world, with the option to confront or evade other players.
"0.63 is the perfect default delay": Bungie, Respawn and Firaxis game developers talk NPC barks, grenade timing and other questions of craft
Game developers from studios like Firaxis, Bungie, and Respawn shared practical advice on various aspects of game development, including NPC dialogue, UI animation timing, and combat design principles. The discussion, initiated on Bluesky, highlighted the importance of small details in creating satisfying player experiences.
Pirate sandbox Skull and Bones recaps ‘ambitious step forward’ in year two, but it’s scrapping land combat
Ubisoft has announced that Skull and Bones will be discontinuing land combat development to focus on naval gameplay. The company expressed satisfaction with the game's second year, highlighting increased player engagement and positive reception following content updates. A full reveal for Year 3 content is scheduled for May 6th, promising improvements to core gameplay and replayability.
UK software sales chart for the week ending March 28, 2026 – Mario Kart World still doing well
The UK software sales chart for the week ending March 28, 2026, shows Mario Kart World holding strong at number two. Super Mario Bros. Wonder re-entered the top ten, boosted by its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The chart features a wide range of titles from various publishers, including EA SPORTS FC 26, Resident Evil Requiem, and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.
"As one guy at Ubisoft, I had no impact": Assassin's Creed dev turned indie says he was "miserable" as "one cog" in the massive AAA machine
Former Ubisoft developer Darenn Keller, who worked on Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Mirage, discusses his transition to indie game development with his successful city builder Dawnfolk. Keller expresses dissatisfaction with the creative restrictions and hierarchical processes at Ubisoft, finding more fulfillment and happiness in the freedom and direct impact of solo development.
If you're sick of waiting for Ubisoft to make a new Splinter Cell, this newly announced indie stealth game might fill the Sam Fisher-shaped hole in your life
The indie stealth game Lizard State has been announced, aiming to fill the void left by the lack of new Splinter Cell titles. Developed by Benjamin Rose, the game features unique mechanics like 'mimic cameras' that turn into spider-like gadgets and a player-controlled electric spider bot. While currently in an early alpha build, the game shows promise for satisfying stealth gameplay and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Op Ed
This opinion piece analyzes how Ubisoft, a company that once significantly shaped the video game industry, has struggled to keep pace with its own innovations and evolving market trends. The article discusses the company's past influence and its current challenges in adapting to new industry paradigms.
Ubisoft Shaped The Games Industry, Only To Be Left Behind By Its Creation
Ubisoft, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is examined for its significant role in shaping the modern video game industry since its debut with Zombi in 1986. The company has grown into a major player with best-selling franchises like Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, impacting players globally.