Games

Ubisoft has been struggling financially after some of its major games didn’t perform as well as expected. Last October, Tencent, which already owned a small part of Ubisoft, invested €1.2 billion (about $1.25 billion) to help. In return, Tencent received a 26% share in a new Ubisoft division called Vantage Studios, which is now in charge of popular franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. Three months later, Ubisoft announced a significant reorganization, creating five creative teams, with Vantage being the first. Along with this, the company is working to cut costs and has asked employees to return to the office, saying this will help the new structure succeed.

Kensuke Tanabe, the renowned producer behind the upcoming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, has announced his retirement from Nintendo. He revealed this news in an interview with Nintendo Dream, a Japanese magazine, which was then shared on the Weibo platform.

Okay, so I’m really digging Ardelia in Arknights: Endfield, and honestly, when it comes to her gear, the Eternal Xiranite set is the only way to go. It’s all about boosting her attack – she’s a support, but that ATK% buff makes a huge difference! Her skill is perfect for triggering the set’s bonus, swapping Corrosion for weaknesses, which happens constantly. Plus, you want her Ultimate up as much as possible for that sweet healing, so I’m focusing my build on maximizing her Ultimate Gain Efficiency. It just feels like the best way to make her shine!

From indie developer Tribunal Interactive comes Atoll: The Game, a story about life after a global disaster. Players control a scientist in a submarine, exploring the ocean depths after a meteor strike decimates humanity. The goal is to find enough power at underwater stations to return to the surface. It’s designed as a relatively short experience, focusing on managing resources and uncovering the mysteries of the underwater world. Atoll: The Game is currently available to download for free, but the offer won’t last forever.

Despite the huge popularity of Red Dead Redemption and its sequel – games that are considered classics by Rockstar fans – we don’t see many other open-world Western games being made. Why aren’t there more games like Red Dead Redemption, or Western-themed games in general? Here’s a look at some of the reasons from within the gaming industry.

The reveal of Mega Lucario Z in Pokemon Legends: Z-A showed that the game is changing how Mega Evolution works. Unlike previous Mega Pokemon, these Mega Z Pokemon behave differently. Here’s how:

Recently, Steam allowed players to try three games – FBC: Firebreak, Pax Dei, and No Rest for the Wicked – for free for a limited time. However, once the promotional period ends, access to these games will be removed. This is different from Steam’s fully free games, which players can keep permanently, like their latest offering.

I remember when it was all about Xbox versus PlayStation versus Nintendo – those console wars were a big deal back in the 2000s! But things are changing now. Microsoft, the team behind Xbox, seems to be aiming for something different. They want Xbox to be about more than just the console itself. It’s kind of surprising, but they’re actually starting to release their games on PlayStation 5 and even the Nintendo Switch! It’s a big shift, and I’m curious to see where it leads.

Hangman Earth is a digital take on the classic word-guessing game Hangman. It’s created by Earth of Games, a small independent game studio that makes simple, fun games for computers, consoles, and phones.

If you’re excited to take to the skies, this guide will tell you when Echoes of Elysium launches and how to download the Airship Builder in advance, so you can prepare your ship for the adventure!