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Inside Ubisoft Philippines: Our Studio Tour and a Closer Look at Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
A studio tour of Ubisoft Philippines revealed the significant contributions of its developers to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, including co-developing complete features, locations, and systems. The studio has grown over a decade, showcasing expertise in art, animation, world-building, and more, working closely with other Ubisoft studios. The feature highlights the pride Filipino developers have in their work on AAA titles and their role in shaping the future of global game development.
Inside the Ubisoft Philippines: Studio Tour and Its Work on Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
A studio tour of Ubisoft Philippines revealed the significant contributions of the studio to games like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The tour highlighted the local team's ownership of complete features, from dynamic harpooning mechanics and distinct fort designs to detailed animations and immersive audio.
Valheim – De svenska vikingarna seglar ut på nytt
Valheim, the survival game with a Viking theme developed by Iron Gate Studio, has officially launched version 1.0 after five years in early access. The game, which achieved massive popularity shortly after its 2021 early access release, is praised for its accessible yet deep gameplay, cooperative focus, and inspiration from titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Despite some criticism for slow development, the studio has maintained a passion-driven approach, culminating in the release of the final biome, Deep North.
Fable Remake Takes Around 15–20 Hours to Complete Main Story — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The upcoming Fable remake is expected to have a main story length of 15-20 hours, with an additional 20 hours for side content. This length is comparable to the original Fable trilogy, though modern RPG players might find it shorter than other open-world titles. The game is now set to release on February 24, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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.
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.
Evening Reading - August 5, 2026
This article is a roundup of various gaming news items from August 5, 2026. It includes updates on Xbox 360 games potentially coming to PC, EA appointing new executives, patch notes for Pokemon Pokopia and Beast of Reincarnation, and teases for the next season of Fortnite. Additionally, it mentions the release of Fields of Mistria 1.0 and new Fire Emblem content.
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.
Comings and Goings
Refactor Games, the developer behind FIFA World Cup, has undergone significant layoffs, cutting 85% of its staff. In other industry news, the director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla has returned to Ubisoft to lead the series.
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.
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.
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.
Games Inbox: When will Spider-Man 3 be released on PS5?
Readers speculate on the release date of Spider-Man 3 for PlayStation 5, with some suggesting it might be a PlayStation 6 launch title. Other topics discussed include the pricing of a potential The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, the possibility of an Assassin's Creed set in Ancient Rome, and comparisons between the gameplay mechanics of Returnal and Saros.
Is Assassin's Creed Mirage Backwards Compatible on PC?
Assassin's Creed Mirage is confirmed to be backwards compatible on PC, allowing players who own certain Ubisoft titles on Xbox to claim a free PC digital copy via Ubisoft Connect. This offer includes several other new Ubisoft games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Move over, Assassin's Creed Resynced, you've made me fall in love with AC Shadows
This article discusses how Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's impressive water physics and immersive world led the author to re-evaluate Assassin's Creed Shadows. Despite initial reservations, the author found Shadows to be visually stunning, with engaging stealth gameplay and castle raids, though some aspects like base building and narrative cohesion were less compelling.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced proves open-world games were already the perfect size 13 years ago
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced is highlighted as a successful example of open-world game design, demonstrating that density and focused mechanics are more effective than sheer size. The article contrasts its balanced scope with larger, more mechanically overloaded games, suggesting a return to more curated open-world experiences is desirable.
Xbox Players Can Now Claim Free PC Versions Of These Ubisoft Games
Xbox has expanded its partnership with Ubisoft, allowing players who own certain Ubisoft titles on console to claim free PC versions through the Ubisoft Connect app. Thirteen games are currently available, with more premium editions of Ubisoft titles also accessible via the Xbox PC app. This initiative is part of Xbox's broader efforts to enhance its PC gaming offerings and digital ecosystem.
Xbox owners of these 13 Ubisoft titles can claim the PC editions at no cost
A new partnership between Microsoft and Ubisoft allows Xbox owners of 13 specific Ubisoft titles to claim the PC versions for free via the Xbox App on PC. This offer applies to digital purchases and does not extend in the opposite direction, meaning PC purchases do not grant Xbox versions. Eligible games include titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and The Crew Motorfest.
