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Former Head of Assassin's Creed Franchise Takes Ubisoft to Court Over Alleged Unfair Dismissal
A lawsuit has been filed by former Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté against Ubisoft, seeking CAD $1.3 million in damages and severance pay. According to reports by CBC Radio Canada, Côté claims he was constructively dismissed from his position. This comes after Ubisoft announced his 'voluntary departure' last October, which Côté disputes, stating that the decision to leave was not…
Jan. 19, 2026, 12:18 p.m.
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Veteran BioWare Developer Mark Darrah Speaks Out in Defense of Anthem
Mark Darrah, a 24-year veteran of BioWare, has come to the defense of the studio's decision to venture into multiplayer gaming with Anthem. In a conversation with Destin Legarie, Darrah addressed recent comments suggesting that BioWare should have stuck to single-player RPGs, arguing that the studio has always been evolving. Darrah, who left BioWare in 2021, pointed out that the developer's histo…
Jan. 19, 2026, 11:32 a.m.
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Valve Eases AI Disclosure Rules on Steam
Valve has updated its AI disclosure policy on Steam, now only requiring developers to reveal AI usage when it's used for generating in-game or marketing content. This includes disclosing AI-created assets and describing them in a text description. Additionally, developers must disclose if their game produces AI content on its own. However, Valve has relaxed its rules regarding AI use in the devel…
Jan. 19, 2026, 10:14 a.m.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Takes Top Honors as Game of the Year at the 2026 New York Game Awards
The 15th Annual New York Game Awards saw Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 receive the prestigious Game of the Year award. The game, developed by Sandfall Interactive, also secured a second award for Jennifer English's outstanding performance as Maelle in the Best Acting category. Other notable winners include Dogubomb's Blue Prince, which took home the Best Indie Game award, and Poti Poti Studio's Thi…
Jan. 19, 2026, 9:03 a.m.
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Activision Blizzard Faces Probe by Italian Regulatory Body Over Aggressive Monetization Practices in Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile
The Italian Competition Authority, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), has initiated an investigation into Activision Blizzard's monetization strategies for Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile. According to the authority's website, the game developer has been accused of employing "misleading and aggressive practices" in its in-app purchase offerings, thereby infringing up…
Jan. 16, 2026, 4:06 p.m.
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Valve Announces More Flexible Game Verification Process for Steam Machine
Valve has revealed that the verification process for games on its upcoming Steam Machine platform will be less restrictive than that of the Steam Deck. According to designer Lawrence Yang, developers can expect to have more freedom with the Steam Machine Verified scheme, which is set to launch soon. Yang noted that if a game is verified on the Steam Deck, it will also be verified on the Steam Mac…
Jan. 16, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
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Amazon Games to Discontinue New World: Aeternum in January 2027
The New World: Aeternum servers will officially go offline on January 31, 2027, marking the end of the game's lifespan. Although the game was delisted on January 15, players who previously purchased it can continue playing until the shutdown. As of July 20, 2026, in-game purchases will no longer be available. While there will be no new content additions, the developers will maintain the game's st…
Jan. 16, 2026, 2:37 p.m.
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The Division's Julian Gerighty Leaves Massive Entertainment for DICE
Julian Gerighty, the public face of The Division series at Massive Entertainment, has revealed his departure from the studio in a social media post, expressing his enthusiasm for the franchise's future and the team's ongoing work. Gerighty, who has been a key figure in the development of The Division and The Division 2, will be joining EA's DICE. His departure comes as Ubisoft's Swedish studios u…
Jan. 16, 2026, 2:32 p.m.
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Krafton, Developer of PUBG, Has 26 Upcoming Games as It Pursues a Major Franchise
Krafton, a prominent Korean gaming company, has reaffirmed its commitment to securing a major franchise intellectual property (IP). The company has outlined its plans for 2026, which include the development of 26 games, 12 of which are slated to launch within the next two years. Notable upcoming titles include Subnautica 2, Palworld Mobile, and No Law. Krafton defines a major franchise IP as a pr…
Jan. 16, 2026, 1:43 p.m.
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Saudi Public Investment Fund Transfers $12 Billion in Gaming Stocks to Savvy Games Group
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is relocating a substantial portion of its gaming industry holdings, valued at approximately $12 billion, to its subsidiary, Savvy Games Group. According to a report by Bloomberg, this transfer includes shares in prominent gaming companies such as Koei Tecmo, NCSoft, Nexon, and Square Enix. Upon completion, Savvy Games Group will hold around 10% of the s…
Jan. 16, 2026, 11:49 a.m.