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Former Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs Director Likens Large-Scale Game Development to Working With 'Flaming Barrels Falling Down From a Construction Site,' Months After Parting Ways With Ubisoft
Former Ubisoft director Clint Hocking described leading large-scale game development teams as akin to working with 'flaming barrels falling down from a construction site.' Hocking, who previously worked on titles like Assassin's Creed and Watch Dogs, left Ubisoft months prior to making these comments.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Ubisoft hires former Take-Two and Amazon vet to head up its Tom Clancy games
Ubisoft has hired Christoph Hartmann, formerly of Take-Two Interactive and Amazon Game Studios, to lead its "Creative House 2." This new division will oversee major Tom Clancy franchises including The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot expressed confidence in Hartmann's ability to build and elevate these established game series.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Ubisoft studio that invented Rainbow Six to stop making games after 30 years
Ubisoft studio Red Storm Entertainment, the original creator of the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six franchise, is ceasing game development operations after nearly 30 years. While the studio will continue in an IT and engine support role, 105 jobs are being lost as part of Ubisoft's broader restructuring. Red Storm's last active involvement in the Tom Clancy franchise was with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier in 2012, and its final game was Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.
Ubisoft are ending game development at long-time Tom Clancy studio Red Storm with 105 staff laid off, according to reports
Ubisoft has reportedly laid off 105 game developers at Red Storm Entertainment, repurposing the studio to focus solely on tech support and engine support. This decision follows the cancellation of The Division Heartland and marks a significant shift for the studio founded by Tom Clancy, which previously developed titles like Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon.
Ubisoft Laying Off 100+ Staff and Ending Game Development at Ghost Recon Studio Red Storm Entertainment - IGN
Ubisoft has laid off over 100 employees at Red Storm Entertainment, a studio known for its work on Tom Clancy titles like Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. The company is also ending game development at the studio, which will now focus on technical work. This is the latest in a series of cost-cutting measures and layoffs across Ubisoft, which has also recently canceled multiple games and closed other studios.
Ubisoft names new Creative House and Creative Network leaders
Ubisoft has announced new leadership appointments to support its Creative House operating model. Julien Bares will manage Creative Houses 3 and 5, overseeing live and casual game brands, while Thomas Andrén will lead the new Creative Network to provide cross-functional support. These changes come as Ubisoft undergoes a significant restructuring, including studio closures and cost-cutting measures.
The Division 2: Warlords of New York expansion will be available for all players during the series' Anniversary Season alongside a new, limited-time Realism Mode that is 'a reflection of what has always sat at the heart of The Division'
Massive Entertainment is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Division series with a special four-week Anniversary Season for The Division 2. During this event, the Warlords of New York expansion is free for all players, and a new limited-time Realism Mode offers a more grounded and challenging experience. The season also includes a new Event Pass with rewards like skins from other Tom Clancy titles.
How The Division 2's Tougher, Limited-Time Realism Mode Works
Ubisoft has introduced a limited-time Realism Mode for The Division 2, accessible through the Warlords of New York expansion until April 2. This mode enhances difficulty by removing HUD elements, rebalancing combat, and increasing player vulnerability, while also making ammo scarcer. Crossover outfits from other Tom Clancy titles are also available during the Anniversary Season.
