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XDefiant set to shut servers in 2025

Keiran McEwen — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:00:33 +0000

It is a horrible thing to say, but was anyone not expecting this? As announced by Executive Producer at Ubisoft San Francisco for XDefiant, Mark Rubin, and also shared by Ubisoft itself after informing employees, the free-to-play Ubisoft hero shooter (in all but name) will be shutting down. Starting yesterday (December 3rd), new player registration and downloads are no longer available across the…

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New Rayman Project Reportedly in the Works

Alexx Aplin — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:24 +0000

Recently, there had been murmurings online that a remake of the original Rayman was in the works. Now, it seems those rumors have born a certain type of fruit. While it may not be confirmed, the Rayman series is returning in some form. However, there is a fair bit of controversy with this new announcement. Just days after discovering (to my displeasure) that the team behind Prince of Persia: The…

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Football Games Dominate Video Game Sales for the Summer

Taylor Bauer — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:00:24 +0000

We all know by now it was a Brat Summer, thanks to Charli XCX, but it turns out it was also a summer for football. Despite the sport being most associated with autumn, American football video game titles Madden 25 and EA Sports College Football 25 led the August 2024 sales charts. There was a slight dip in dollars spent compared to last year, but trends point to plenty of strength in the video…

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed to 2025

Taylor Bauer — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:03 +0000

Delays aren’t unheard of, and they certainly happen to AAA titles regularly, but Ubisoft surprised everyone yesterday with a delay for its flagship stealth series. Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set to release November 12, 2024, will now be held back to February 2025. The decision, on top of polishing, is also connected to the performance of another Ubisoft release that disappointed investors.

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2024 Ubisoft Forward Rundown

Edward Harding — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:00:27 +0000

Editor’s note: This article will only cover the main show announcement from this year’s Ubisoft Forward. Any announcements during the pre-show won’t be detailed. The latest in a long string of video conferences during the E3 replacement, this year’s Ubisoft Forward event revealed some new details and gameplay regarding upcoming titles. There are a decent chunk of announcements in the main show…

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Developers Plan to Release More Games on Mac

Taylor Bauer — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:00:26 +0000

Apple computers are a lot of things, including easy to use, overpriced, aesthetic accessories, and undeniably influential. One thing they have not been, traditionally, is good gaming computers. With few developers bringing their titles to Mac computers and laptops, any non-console gamers worth their salt is likely going the PC route. The newly announced Apple Game Porting Toolkit 2 aims to change…

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The Rogue Prince of Persia Now in Early Access

Alexx Aplin — Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:48 +0000

The Prince of Persia franchise was dormant for a while after the release of the 360 title known as Prince of Persia. However, after the release of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and the previous announcement of a Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, it seems that the franchise is rising from the proverbial sands of dormancy. Now, a new entry in the franchise has come to Steam Early…

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Update Roadmap Revealed

Alexx Aplin — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:00:19 +0000

I really enjoyed my time with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown earlier this year. The new Metroidvania take on Prince of Persia hit all the right spots for me. Luckily, it seems that even more features and content are coming very soon. Ubisoft just released a new roadmap for three free updates to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Additionally, Ubisoft announced a new Story DLC that will be…

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PS5) Review

Alexx Aplin — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:11 +0000

I have loved the Prince of Persia franchise ever since I played The Sands of Time back in 2003 on the Nintendo GameCube. Something about the world, the time mechanics, and the platforming in the original captivated me, and I have been a fan ever since. With Prince of Persia: the Lost Crown, the franchise goes back to its side-scrolling roots, while also branching into a fascinating new direction.

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Captain Laserhawk: Blood Dragon (TV) – Review

Edward Harding — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:00:24 +0000

With the success of series like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Castlevania, and Arcane, there has been a noticeable surge in anime-inspired series based on video games. Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix is the latest offering from Ubisoft Film & Television. Inspired by the world of the Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon expansion, this series presents a futuristic world in which humanity is governed by the…

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