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Might & Magic Fates Releases Broken Oaths Update Featuring New Cards, Enhanced Features, and Gameplay Enhancements
Ubisoft's blockchain trading card game, Might & Magic Fates, is releasing its "Broken Oaths" update on March 24. The update introduces 10 new cards from the Absolution set, balance adjustments, and new features like a disenchantment system, battle log, player profile, and daily bonuses. It also includes enhanced player rewards with duplicate protection and a new Hero Pack, alongside visual and stability improvements.
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Ubisoft has announced new leadership appointments for its Creative Houses and Creative Network. This move signals a significant organizational change within the company's creative development structure.
Monopoly Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains Launching June 11 Across Consoles and PC | Invision Game Community
Ubisoft announced Monopoly Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, a team-based twist on the classic board game, launching June 11, 2026. Developed by Behavior Interactive, it will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now, and PC. The game features iconic Star Wars characters, unique abilities, and competitive 2v2 and 3v3 modes.
PREPARE FOR A GALACTIC SHOWDOWN IN MONOPOLY: STAR WARS™ HEROES VS. VILLAINS
Ubisoft announced Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, a team-based twist on the classic board game, launching June 11th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now, and PC. Developed by Behavior Interactive, the game features iconic Star Wars characters, 2v2 and 3v3 modes, and a custom Monopoly board set in the Star Wars galaxy.
Ubisoft names general managers of Creative Houses 3 and 5, Creative Network
Ubisoft has appointed Julien Bares as general manager of its new Creative Houses 3 and 5, focusing on live service, mobile, and casual games. Thomas Andrén has been named general manager of the newly-created Creative Network arm, designed to provide production support across studios. These appointments are part of Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring efforts.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Ubisoft and Behaviour Interactive have announced Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game is a themed version of the classic board game.
Ubisoft announces Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Ubisoft announced Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, a new take on the classic board game set in the Star Wars universe. Developed by Behavior Interactive, the game will feature iconic characters, locations, and unique hero abilities. It is scheduled for release on June 11 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with more details to be revealed on April 29.
Far Cry's name is very ironic, if you're an armchair etymologist
This article explores the etymology of the word 'explore' and its ironic connection to the Far Cry video game series. It delves into how the original meaning of 'crying out' can be reinterpreted in the context of player actions in open-world games, suggesting that player input and presence can be seen as a form of vocalization within the game world.
Xbox Game Pass Brings Disco Elysium, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, and More In March!
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in March and early April 2026, including Disco Elysium, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the removal of Peppa Pig World Adventures and Mad Streets on March 31. New additions span cloud, console, and PC platforms.
How to Report Toxic Players in Every Major Game
This guide details how to effectively report toxic players across major multiplayer games like Call of Duty, Valorant, Apex Legends, and others. It emphasizes providing specific details, timestamps, and clips to ensure reports are actionable by moderation systems, whether AI or human-reviewed. The article also covers platform-level reporting and when to escalate issues beyond in-game tools.
Netflix Assassin's Creed series casts Girl With a Dragon Tattoo star, as well as actors from Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones
Netflix's Assassin's Creed television series has added four new cast members: Noomi Rapace, Ramzy Bedia, Sean Harris, and Corrado Invernizzi. These actors will have recurring roles in the show, which is being helmed by creators Roberto Patino and David Wiener and is expected to film in Italy. The specific characters they will portray are currently unknown, but reports suggest they may differ from game characters and explore new historical periods.
Saudi Arabia Fund Acquires Another Slice of Resident Evil Requiem Publisher Capcom, Upping Country's Ownership to 10% - IGN
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and its subsidiary, the Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), have increased their ownership stake in Capcom to approximately 10%. This move is described as a pure investment, with Capcom's Resident Evil 4 being highlighted as its fastest-selling installment.
Nvidia new AI tech turns video game graphics into slop as fans are outraged
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology, which incorporates generative AI, has faced significant backlash from gamers who claim it degrades visual quality, turning game graphics into "AI slop." Despite Nvidia's assurances that developers retain artistic control, early examples like Resident Evil Requiem show altered character appearances, leading to widespread criticism and negative reception online. Publishers like Capcom and Ubisoft have expressed support, with the technology slated for a wider release this autumn.
Nvidia's DLSS 5 Teases AI-Powered, Photo-Realistic Lighting--And The Backlash Is Strong
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered technology that aims to create photorealistic lighting and material changes at a per-pixel level. While demonstrated with striking results on games like Resident Evil Requiem and Starfield, the announcement has drawn significant backlash from some developers and players who feel it alters artistic intent and applies an "airbrush filter." The technology is slated for release later this year and requires high-end hardware, with early previews suggesting substantial VRAM demands.
Games Inbox: Is Requiem the best Resident Evil game?
Readers discuss their thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, with some considering it among the best in the series, though slightly behind remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 4. The article also touches on Microsoft's lack of live service games, the potential of Crimson Desert, early gaming memories, and the advancements in graphics technology like ray tracing and upscaling.
Far Cry 4 Director Bats For Asset Reuse While Dismissing AI As A Threat
Alex Hutchinson, director of Far Cry 4, believes asset reuse has always been a part of game development and can be justified with creative framing, citing examples like the Yakuza series. He also views AI as a potential tool for generating prototypes and concepts, but ultimately believes complex tasks will still require human developers.
Assassin's Creed director says "Black Flag reused like 80% of Assassin's Creed 3," and the games industry should rely on asset reuse even more: "Maybe the future is, to use the dirty word, AI vibe-coding"
Alex Hutchinson, creative director for games like Far Cry 4 and Assassin's Creed 3, believes the games industry reuses too many assets and suggests that greater asset reuse, potentially aided by AI, could save development time. He noted that Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag reused approximately 80% of assets from Assassin's Creed 3.
Nvidia announces DLSS 5 in uncanny video putting games through obvious AI filter, Bethesda's Todd Howard joins devs hyping it up: "We got it running in Starfield, it was amazing how it brought it to life"
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, an AI-powered rendering technique that the company claims is its most significant breakthrough since real-time ray tracing. Demonstrations in games like Starfield and Resident Evil Requiem show dramatic visual changes, though some online have criticized the results as uncanny and similar to AI photo filters. Bethesda's Todd Howard expressed enthusiasm, stating DLSS 5 "brought it to life" in Starfield.
DLSS 5 Moves NVIDIA’s Upscaling Tech Toward Full Neural Rendering
NVIDIA unveiled DLSS 5 at GTC, a new neural rendering system designed to enhance real-time game graphics with photorealistic lighting and materials. Expected to launch this fall, DLSS 5 uses an AI model to process color and motion data, aiming for cinematic realism at up to 4K resolution. Several major studios, including Bethesda, Capcom, and Ubisoft, are already implementing the technology in upcoming titles like Starfield and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Nvidia has just shown off DLSS 5 coming this Fall... and currently it looks a lot like an AI lighting filter
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered real-time neural rendering model set to launch this fall. The technology aims to enhance visual fidelity by adding photorealistic lighting and materials to games. While early demos showcase impressive results, they also highlight significant hardware requirements and raise questions about artistic intent and AI's role in game development.
