For years, Mac has lagged behind Windows when it comes to gaming capability and developer support. However, the recent blockbuster announcements at WWDC 2024 signal Apple may finally be prioritizing gaming on its desktop platform. At the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple unveiled an exciting slate of games coming to macOS. Some of these games are ports…
Following Sony’s State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox’s Games Showcase, Ubisoft joined the fray with its own event, Ubisoft Forward 2024. Here, Ubisoft revealed their upcoming projects, showcased gameplay footage, and delighted fans with an array of surprises. Here is everything revealed at Ubisoft Forward 2024: Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay One of the most highly anticipated…
Ubisoft’s tactical shooter, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is entering Year 9 Season 2. Hence, Ubisoft has unveiled a mid-season roadmap for the upcoming season promising some exciting updates and improvements to keep the game fresh and engaging for its dedicated player base. A Revamped Marketplace One of the most significant updates on the horizon is…
On March 13, a group of well-known indie game developers came together and launched a website called the “Triple-I Initiative” with a mysterious introduction. The website describes itself as a “mysterious teasing page by the studios behind… Darkest Dungeon, Risk of Rain, Slay the Spire, Vampire Survivors, V Rising & many others.” But judging by…
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series has been one of the most popular and best-selling video game franchises for over two decades. With the massive success of GTA 5, which has sold over 190 million copies worldwide, anticipation for the next numbered entry in the series, GTA 6, is incredibly high. But when will GTA 6…
Ubisoft’s upcoming multiplayer pirate game Skull & Bones has adopted a premium $70 pricing model rather than going free-to-play. During a recent earnings call, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot explained why Skull & Bones is not free-to-play and justified the full-price tag. Quadruple-A Quality Worth Full Price? When asked why Skull & Bones was not free-to-play…
Ubisoft’s director of subscriptions, Phillipe Tremblay, recently made a controversial statement that gamers need to accept not owning their games. This sentiment reflects the industry’s push towards all-digital services like Ubisoft Plus but ignores valid concerns from players. What Did The Ubisoft Exec Say? In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, Tremblay compared the shift away from…
Ubisoft has refreshed its video game subscription offerings, splitting into two clear tiers: a premium plan with new releases, and a cheaper back catalog option. How do the revamped services compare and what benefits do they offer gamers? Introducing Ubisoft+ Premium Previously known as Ubisoft+ Multi Access, this premium subscription has been rebranded as Ubisoft+…
Ubisoft and Lucasfilm are finally giving fans what they’ve been crying for – a huge open world to explore set in the beloved Star Wars universe. Announced back in 2021, Star Wars Outlaws promises to let players live out their scoundrel fantasies in an expansive open-world sandbox during the period between The Empire Strikes Back…
In the wake of the recent ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, where a staggering 1.7 TB of data was exposed, another industry giant, Ubisoft, faced a similar peril. The question arises: Is the gaming industry under siege by cybercriminals? Let’s delve into the details and explore the implications for major game developers. Ubisoft’s Brush with…
