Ubisoft Entertainment, a renowned name in the video gaming industry, has found itself in turbulent waters. The French firm, famous for its iconic titles such as the “Assassin’s Creed” series, witnessed its stock surge over 30% in one day, driven by reports of a potential buyout involving Tencent and the Guillemot family, the company’s founders.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of video games, creativity often intertwines with marketing strategies. One of the most discussed cases of this is the notable pitch made by Katsuhiro Harada, the long-standing figurehead of the Tekken series, who envisioned Colonel Sanders as a playable character. The funny yet telling attempt to integrate a fast-food icon into
Roblox, the popular kid’s gaming platform, is making a significant change in its monetization strategy. Game developers on the platform will now have the option to charge users real money for playing their creations, moving away from the exclusive reliance on Roblox’s digital currency, Robux. This new payment model, specifically targeted at Paid Access games,
Hopoo Games, the beloved indie studio behind Risk of Rain and Risk of Rain 2, has announced that they are closing their doors to embark on a new journey with Valve. This decision marks the end of an era for Hopoo Games, as they bid farewell to their unannounced game “Snail” and embrace the exciting
The exposure to Jack King-Spooner’s game, Sluggish Morss, was not only unusual but also intriguing. The concept of receiving a copy over hospital wifi late at night sets the stage for an unconventional gaming experience. The game, despite its bizarre appearance resembling a whale’s upset stomach, managed to spark creativity and curiosity, breathing life into
In the realm of technology, advancements are happening rapidly, and the world of 3D image generation is no exception. Not long ago, the process of creating 3D images was complex, time-consuming, and required heavy-duty hardware and software. However, with the introduction of Stable Fast 3D by Stability AI, everything has taken a swift turn. This
The recent news of all 36 employees of Humble Games publishing being laid off has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. According to business developer Nicola Kwan, the staff were informed of this decision early in the morning, with the reasoning given that “the company is shutting down.” However, Humble Games disputes this, stating that
As part of the latest Foundation Festival, Cloud Imperium is offering free access to the long-awaited space game Star Citizen until July 19th. This promotion allows players to delve into the universe of Star Citizen and experience the thrill of space exploration without any cost. During this limited time period, players have the opportunity to
Death Game Hotel, the latest release from White Owls, delivers a comically gory gaming experience unlike any other. Players engage in casino-style card games around a table, but with a twisted twist – they bet their own limbs as stakes. This VR game marks a departure from White Owls’ usual style, under the creative direction
Takashi Iizuka, the head of Sonic Team, recently expressed his frustration with the fact that Sonic Team has yet to create a Sonic The Hedgehog RPG. Despite being in charge since 2008 and having worked on Sonic games since 1994, the idea of a Sonic RPG seems to have eluded them for over three decades.