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1666: Amsterdam Early Access Date Set for August 25 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Panache Digital Games has announced that 1666: Amsterdam will launch in Early Access on August 25 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, priced at $29.99. The game features a day/night cycle where players must remain discreet during the day and can use magic freely at night. This announcement was accompanied by a new trailer showcasing gameplay mechanics.
Portal opens Shop, letting Shards buy game top-ups and gift cards
Portal has launched the Portal Shop, a new storefront where users can spend 'Shards,' the platform's reward currency, on game top-ups and gift cards. The shop aims to incentivize creation within Portal's ecosystem of AI-native game development tools. Purchases can be made using Shards or a payment card, with Shards offering better value, and the shop supports a wide range of regions including the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Former Ubisoft Barcelona workers launch Dark Ritual Studios, an indie developer focused on "craftsmanship over scale"
Former Ubisoft Barcelona employees have launched Dark Ritual Studios, an independent game development company focused on "craftsmanship over scale." Led by Myles Kerwin, the studio aims for agility and creative ownership, contrasting with large AAA productions. Their first game, the dark fantasy puzzle title Puzzle Mage, is set for a 2027 PC release and has already garnered over 1,000 Steam wishlists.
How Sony can soften the blow of a digital-only future - Reader's Feature
A reader suggests ways Sony Interactive Entertainment could mitigate the negative impact of a digital-only future for the PlayStation 5 and future consoles. The suggestions include cheaper game prices, more consistent pricing for older titles, a rewarding loyalty program, better refund policies similar to Steam, and a monthly payment option for new console hardware.
EA taken private by Saudi Arabia, GTA marketing jumps the shark, and Devolver's huge mistake - Patch Notes #64
Electronic Arts has been taken private by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund for $55 billion. Devolver Digital is seeking to delist from the London Stock Exchange due to the incompatibility of short-term investor demands with the volatile video game industry. Additionally, the next trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI will premiere exclusively on Netflix before a wider release.
Black Flag Is Finally Getting A Sequel — And You’ll Have To Read This One
A new novel, Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Volume 4, will serve as a sequel to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, continuing Edward Kenway's story. The book, set to release on September 24, 2026, will also explore the 'bleeding effect' concept from the series. The re-release of Black Flag has reignited interest in the 2013 title.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla director returns to Ubisoft to lead the franchise once again
Éric Baptizat, former director for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, has returned to Ubisoft to lead the Assassin's Creed brand. Baptizat previously worked on titles like Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Origins before leaving for Motive Studio. His return comes as Ubisoft navigates leadership changes and rumors surrounding the upcoming title Assassin's Creed Hexe.
Here's Replay's July winners: a frying pan kill for Indiana Jones and Edward's last dive in Black Flag…
GamesRadar announced the winners of its July Replay contest, featuring a frying pan kill in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and a unique death in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Both winners received Amazon vouchers. The contest encourages players to submit funny, strange, or impressive gameplay clips for monthly prizes, with August's theme being animals.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla lead Eric Baptizat returns to Ubisoft as Game Director
Eric Baptizat, a 16-year veteran at Ubisoft who worked on Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Origins, and directed Valhalla, has returned to the company as the Game Director for the Assassin's Creed series. His return was announced by Jean Guesdon, Head of Content for Assassin's Creed, via LinkedIn.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla director comes back to Ubisoft to be game director for the entire brand
Eric Baptizat, known for his work as director on Assassin's Creed Valhalla and lead game designer on Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, has returned to Ubisoft. He will now serve as the game director for the entire Assassin's Creed brand. Baptizat previously left Ubisoft in 2021 to join EA Motive, where he worked on the Dead Space remake and Battlefield 6.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla director makes sudden return to Ubisoft, and will lead the series moving forward
Eric Baptizat, director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Black Flag, and Origins, has returned to Ubisoft to lead future development for the Assassin's Creed franchise. He previously worked at Ubisoft for 16 years before directing the Dead Space Remake at Motive Studio. Baptizat's return comes as Ubisoft splits into Ubisoft and Vantage Studios, and ahead of the upcoming game Assassin's Creed Hexe.
Halo and Black Ops sales on PS5 are shocking for very different reasons
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 have achieved significant sales figures on PlayStation consoles, with estimates suggesting millions of units sold. In contrast, Halo: Campaign Evolved has had a notably slow start on PlayStation 5, selling significantly fewer copies than its contemporaries and other Xbox titles on the platform. This disparity highlights differing market reception for remade or ported games.
Ubisoft brings back another Assassin's Creed veteran to stabilize the series as it looks to reverse its fortunes
Ubisoft has rehired veteran developer Eric Baptizat as the new Game Director for the Assassin's Creed brand, aiming to stabilize the series. Baptizat, who previously directed Assassin's Creed Valhalla and worked on Black Flag, returns after directing the Dead Space remake at EA Motive. This move follows a period of restructuring at Ubisoft, including game cancellations and the formation of creative houses, as the company seeks to improve the direction of its flagship franchises.
Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Begins: Yasmine Now Available — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom has launched Year 4 of Street Fighter 6 content with the addition of Yasmine, the first Filipino character in the franchise. This update also includes new content for Avatar Arcade and Battle Tour modes, balance adjustments, and a limited-time collaboration event with the Onimusha series. Three more DLC characters are planned for release throughout 2026 and early 2027.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Director Returns to Ubisoft to Direct More Games in the Franchise
Eric Baptizat, director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, has returned to Ubisoft to serve as the Game Director for the entire Assassin's Creed brand. Baptizat previously worked on titles like Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Origins before leading the Dead Space remake at EA Motive. His return is seen as a positive development for the future of the franchise, with new titles like Codename Hexe and Codename Jade in development for PC and consoles.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced patch makes the very important change of letting you hide Edward's blowpipe
A new patch, update 1.0.6, for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is releasing today across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The update's main feature is an option to hide Edward's blowpipe from the character model, addressing player feedback about aesthetics and clipping issues. The patch also increases autosaves and adds a tutorial for throwing money, alongside various bug fixes.
Our long Caribbean nightmare is over: You can hide the blow pipe in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced now
Ubisoft has released a patch for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced that allows players to hide Edward's blowpipe from his character model. This update addresses player feedback regarding the visual integration of the weapon with various outfits. The patch also includes numerous other fixes and improvements, such as doubling the number of autosaves and restoring the ability to toggle the hood during a Leap of Faith.
PlayStation and Xbox's most played games are, once again, exactly what you expect them to be
Analyst Mat Piscatella revealed that the most played games on PlayStation and Xbox remain dominated by long-running live service titles and annual sports games, with minimal changes year-over-year. Fortnite leads both platforms, followed by a familiar lineup including Roblox, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto 5, with minor variations between the console ecosystems.
Portal opens Gen8 early access to 20 hand-picked creators
Portal is launching an early access program for its Gen8 game engine, inviting 20 creators to develop games alongside the team and help refine the tools. Gen8 is the third product in Portal's 2.0 roadmap, following Studio and Nexus, and aims to allow users to describe a game and have the engine orchestrate its creation. The company, led by CEO Benjamin Charbit, is backed by Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd.
