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Ubisoft says the games industry has 'a never-before-seen level of competition' as it cancels Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake
Ubisoft is undergoing major structural changes This involves the cancellation of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Several other titles have reportedly been canceled or delayed Ubisoft is undergoing a large-scale restructuring effort which sadly…
Jonathan Kuminga exits Warriors' game vs. Mavericks with knee soreness
Jonathan Kuminga scored 10 points with two assists, two steals and a rebound in nine minutes before exiting Thursday's game with left knee soreness. Sam Hodde / Getty Images DALLAS — While Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga…
Aston Villa have learned to control away games in volatile atmospheres. It bodes well
Staff who work with Unai Emery all acknowledge Aston Villa's manager is enthralled, almost entranced, by playing in Europe. This is his 18th consecutive year in European competitions. Villa's trip to Turkey was his 100th match in the Europa League…
Hooked on the claw: How crane games conquered Japan's arcades
Crowds fill Tokyo's many bustling arcade halls — not to battle it out in fighting games, but to snag plush toys from claw machines. In one of these gaming meccas in the Japanese capital's Ikebukuro district, aisles of crane games stretch as…
NFL conference championship game best bets, numbers to know, projected scores
With the conference championship games on Sunday, we're taking a look at the numbers, trends, facts and history of the four teams and the matchups to watch for this weekend. Plus, our staff has picked out the best bets to watch for this weekend.
Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios
Ubisoft has cancelled six video games - including its long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake - as part of a 'major reset' of its operations. The French developer and publisher, known for popular games such as Assassin's Creed, Far…
'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms'-Was That Graphic Scene A Dig At 'Game Of Thrones'?
“Dunk” (Peter Claffey) stars in HBO's 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms —HBO's lighthearted Game of Thrones spin-off—doesn't waste time setting the tone, the first episode showing our…
A major game publisher is shutting studios and killing six titles - here's why
One of the giants of the gaming business has tumbled off a cliff. Ubisoft, the French game publisher best known for the Assassin's Creed series, just announced plans to dramatically reorganize its business. In the process, the company will kill six…
Patriots legend named honorary captain ahead of AFC title game
The New England Patriots will have an old friend out on the field in Denver for Sunday's AFC championship game against the Broncos. The Patriots announced on Thursday that former kicker Adam Vinatieri will be the team's honorary captain for the AFC…
NFL playoffs: Key matchups between the Rams and Seahawks in NFC Championship Game
The Seattle Seahawks defense looked incredible in last weekend's divisional-round win over the San Francisco 49ers. The No. 1 defense in the league all season looks like it's peaking, which is a trend that we've seen from coach Mike Macdonald's…
Korean acquisitions, buying for back catalogue, and filling the content gap: video game investment and M&A trends for 2026
At Pocket Gamer Connects London this week, a panel of well-known games industry investors gathered to discuss 'Investment and M&A Trends for 2026'. GamesIndustry.biz was there, and the general message of the talk was to expect a slightly rosier…
Fernando Mendoza makes personal decision after national championship game
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is getting more air time after winning the 2025 national championship. According to Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier, Mendoza will guest on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The episode will air on…
Big games are getting bigger - and so are the stakes
Publishers like Ubisoft and EA are making fewer but bigger games, but playing it safe isn't entirely without risk. Publishers like Ubisoft and EA are making fewer but bigger games, but playing it safe isn't entirely without risk. Jay Peters is a…
Do You Actually Need the Best Gaming CPU?
AMD is using its latest CPU launch to declare, once again, it's the current king of gaming CPUs for desktops. We finally know how much the long-rumored AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D will cost and when you can expect to have it in hand. But before you go out…
Company sparks fury with 'Squid Game' form sent to staff
An Italian firm has been accused of turning layoffs into a real-life version of Squid Game after sending staff a questionnaire asking them to name colleagues who should be sacked. The form, circulated shortly before Christmas, asked employees at…
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