Why did Ubisoft fall off so badly?
Why has one of the noughties’ biggest gaming publishers become basically irrelevant in recent years, and is there a way back? Remember Ubisoft in its pomp? It seems strange to say now, given the publisher seems intent on lurching from one disaster to another in recent years, but at one point...
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Why are people complaining about Lara Croft’s new design?
Gamers online are taking issue with the casting of Sophie Turner for Amazon Prime’s new screen adaption of Lara Croft. Complaints unsurprisingly range from her not ‘looking’ the part to issues with her previous acting. In news that probably won’t surprise many, reactions to Lara Croft’s latest look for...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s AI blunder is a scary industry moment
The latest entry to the franchise had already divided opinion, then players discovered the blatant use of generative AI. This is a pivotal moment for the industry. There are a few constants in life: death, taxes, and the rollout of a new Call of Duty game every 12 months. The franchise...
Why is Rockstar pushing back GTA VI another six months?
Rockstar has announced that GTA VI will now be released in November 2026, pushing it back by another six months and over a year later than its original, intended launch date. It’s the latest title that’s suffered heavy setbacks. GTA VI is being delayed until November 2026, Rockstar has announced. The...
Why is Halo’s arrival on PlayStation a big deal?
Microsoft has announced a new remake of Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox consoles, PC and PlayStation 5. Built with Unreal Engine 5, this is a major moment for console exclusivity, crossplay and the Halo brand. Halo is officially coming to PlayStation 5. Announced last week, Microsoft’s Halo Studios revealed a new...
Does the Game Pass price hike signal the end of accessible gaming?
Microsoft is about to hike Game Pass up again, with the price of Ultimate tier increasing by 50%. Many subscribers are ditching the service altogether, but Xbox is doubling down. It felt a little too good to be true, didn’t it? Game Pass has ensured, amid a lingering cost-of-living crisis, that...
EA bought by private investors for $55 billion USD
Electronic Arts (EA) has agreed to a new $55 billion USD acquisition deal with a consortium of investors. It’s the second most expensive gaming purchase of all time, only beaten by Microsoft’s buyout of Activision Blizzard for $75.4 billion USD. Electronic Art (EA) has been purchased by a consortium of investors, including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), investment firm Silver Lake, and American finance organisation Affinity Partners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8-L8LUDPMI The buyout is...
Life is Strange highlights TV’s blind spot towards game creators
The 2015 hit narrative game is getting its own television series courtesy of Amazon. But Story Kitchen and LuckyChap have opted not to collaborate with the original writers at Don’t Nod. Is this repeating mistakes of the past? Life is Strange caught everyone off guard in 2015. Interactive drama games were having something of a boom at the time, but nobody quite anticipated the sheer emotional weight that the coming-of-age...
Roblox isn’t doing enough to protect its young communities
The company banned a YouTuber who had exposed many child predators and got them arrested. Now, it has come under fire for enabling predatory behaviour and its lack of child safety protocols. Roblox has been an integral part of many of our childhoods. In the digital era, the platform provides users with multiple experiences to interact with, ranging from entertainment to education. Just months ago, it was in the limelight for...
Study shows Gen Z aren’t paying for games anymore
Gen Z spending on games has bottomed out, according to American research firm Circana. What are the factors at play? Do I really need electricity and hot water this month? Screw it, I’m getting the Switch 2. I’m being tongue and cheek with it, but this is the reality lived by just about every gamer Gen Zer that isn’t making six figures on Twitch or YouTube. Amid an ongoing cost of living...
