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Ubisoft confirms it is exploring “transformational strategic and capitalistic options” to help turn things around. Ubisoft said it has appointed an advisory team to do this. Ubisoft added that it will take a “highly selective approach to investments” during this period. The downturn is also attributed in part to thediscontinuation of XDefiant. It was previously reported that Ubisoft was considering numerous different possibilities for its future, includingselling to Tencent. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly?...

Say goodbye to pets and hello to an eagle companion. You need a javascript enabled online window to watch videos. Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? As for the eagle, it factors into a number of new active and passive abilities. Marksmanship Hunter’s talent tree is, unsurprisingly, getting an almost complete overhaul. Multi-shot, once a talent, will now instead be learned baseline by Marksmanship Hunters at level 10....

Bloody Mel! Arcane fans have a five-minute animated treat to enjoy today, in the shape of a new story cinematic released byLeague of Legendsmaker Riot Games. The video is primarily designed to showcase Noxus, the setting for League of Legends' new season which begins tomorrow, and the home of prominent character Mel Medarda. But the video is simultaneously also a continuation of Mel’s storyline from Arcane itself, and seems to set up what we may see next inArcane’s upcoming Noxus-based continuation....

‘Forced Perspective: Catching a Big Fish’is a fishy photography quest inInfinity Nikki. (Though considering you’re reading this guide, you’ve probably already completed this Infinity Nikki quest.) This can be easily reached by fast travelling to the Meadow Wharf Warp Spire. Now onto the photo. As we mentioned, see to it you’ve jumped onto the rowing boat. We recommendnotstanding on the box as we found it made Nikki a little too high for the photo....

NetEase is giving some love to underperforming heroes while nerfing some of the game’s strongest damage dealers. That lineup is certain to change with the addition of the Fantastic Four this season, with heroesMr. Fantasticand theInvisible Womanjoining the roster at the season’s start. You need a javascript enabled web client to watch videos. Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Winter Soldier, another popular Duelist pick, is losing a little damage but gaining more survivability....

Nintendo has not announced the Switch 2 yet, but an accessory company is already hyping the console. Genki is also displaying what it claims to be a genuine replica of the Switch 2. Again, all of this information should be taken with a grain of salt. Genki also has awebsite set up for “NS2 Accessories. The representative also confirmed the presence of an extra USB port at the top of the Switch 2....

A look at the world prem-year ahead. If there’s one thing video games love, it’s a marketing beat. Some have a specific day they use every year without fail. Beyond the straight marketing though, 2025 looks set to be a year of moments. Will AI become increasingly essential to the graphics performance of major video games? Will the Switch 2 really launch by April? The bold claims made on stage here will no doubt set the tone for the year ahead regardless....

This story includes content some readers may find disturbing. Now, Ubisoft has responded to their claims. “We strongly condemn all forms of abuse, and our thoughts are with the affected employees.” The claims of abuse were firstreported by People Make Gamesin a 50-minute YouTube video uploaded earlier this week. And then what time we eat, what time we go to bed… that sort of thing." Other former Brandoville employees have come forward with reports of abuse as well....

Not all surfaces are now climbable, either. Tapping X now makes your character crouch, while holding X will make you go prone. “This new mapping also disconnects stance-switch (eg. Of course, the franchise’s handy hay bales are still present to cushion your fall in certain spots. Finally, here’s a look at Shadows protagonist Naoe demonstrating the new prone position. you could, of course, assassinate enemies while prone. Thus: One other big change within Shadows is that only some surfaces will be climbable....

But that’s just the beginning of what she can pull off while running. One of the most notable changes is that the crouch and the dodge buttons have traded places. That will allow the player to either crouch or lie in a prone position. Naoe can even kill her targets while lying prone. The developers also noted that not every wall surface in the game will be climbable for either character....

A new documentary spotlights one of video games' “what if?” However, Romero’s script was inevitably rejected by producer Bernd Eichinger and Capcom producer Yoshiki Okamoto. Check out the trailer below. They enlisted George A. Romero, the visionary director who redefined the zombie genre, to adapt the project. The documentary is now available to buy and rent on Amazon and AppleTV. It will also be available on Fandango, YouTube, Xbox, DirecTV, Dish internet, and Spectrum....

Meanwhile, find out why Rockstar may have to face a “fractured” userbase when GTA 6 releases. GTA 6, meanwhile, is set to launch relatively earlier into the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S lifecycles. “Rockstar’s history of crafting genre-defining titles positions GTA 6 to set new industry standards. Yet, its challenge lies in navigating a gaming world increasingly dominated by live-service titles. You need a javascript enabled web app to watch videos....

First impressions of the new upscaling, ray reconstruction and frame generation upgrades. There’s a lot to discuss here but to be clear, this is preview, first look coverage. The RTX 5080 I had access to is an engineering sample. The drivers are not final. However, running unlocked, frame-rates are much higher than the 120fps limit I imposed. The transformer model is highly scalable, so Nvidia is predicting further improvements to quality with better training....