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Meta and Ubisoft Signal Industry Reset: The End of Growth-at-All-Costs Philosophy

Meta and Ubisoft are executing strategic pivots that signal the end of gaming's hyper-growth era. Meta cuts 1,000+ VR employees while Ubisoft cancels six projects, embracing disciplined efficiency over expansion at all costs.

Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake Concept Art

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Sands of Time Remake Cancelled: Why Ubisoft Let a "Finish Line" Project Drown

Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake, revealing the tension between creative vision and corporate strategy as part of a major project reset.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remastered textures and Steam Deck compatibility patch

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DIY Remaster: How PC Nerds Are Reviving Prince of Persia Without Ubisoft

PC modders revive Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time after Ubisoft cancels remake. Learn about Fix Compilation, Steam Deck hacks, and GOG's plans.

Julian Gerighty's move from Ubisoft to Battlefield

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Division Commander Defects to Battlefield as Ubisoft's Go Bag Drops

Julian Gerighty leaves Ubisoft for EA's Battlefield as The Division 3 enters early development. Ubisoft Massive faces challenges post-layoffs.

Peter Molydeux parody account and Peter Molyneux's Masters of Albion

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The End of a Bullshitter Era: How a Joke Twitter Account Outlasted Peter Molyneux's Career

After 17 years, the Peter Molydeux parody account retires as Peter Molyneux's Masters of Albion launches. Explore how the joke account influenced indie game innovation.

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Black Flag Rebirth? Ubisoft’s Sea Shanties Drop Hints Like a Pirate’s Treasure Map

Ubisoft's sea shanties and PEGI listing hint at a Black Flag remake. Legal threats and collaborations fuel speculation.

Ubisoft developers working on 2026 projects amid studio closures

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Ubisoft's Nostalgia Gamble: 2026 Remakes Amid Studio Closures and Layoffs

Ubisoft's 2026 strategy includes remakes of classic titles amid studio closures and layoffs. Learn about the impact on its future projects and platforms like the Switch 2.

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Call of Duty & Switch 2: The Big Reveal is Nearing

Call of Duty's Nintendo Switch 2 port is confirmed, with 2026 release rumors and Nintendo Direct anticipation growing.

Alexandre Amancio discussing AAA game development challenges

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Alexandre Amancio Slams AAA Game Development Model: ‘The Future Lies in Smaller Teams’

Alexandre Amancio criticizes AAA game development's management-heavy model, citing film industry parallels and Unity's co-op experiment as examples of smaller teams' potential.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Fallout collaboration featuring Vault-Tec jumpsuits and power armor.

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Activision's Fallout Fiasco: A U-Turn in the Name of Nostalgia?

Activision's Fallout collaboration in Black Ops 7 sparks debate over authenticity promises and IP crossovers.

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Avatar Dead Game Just Got Reanimated—and Ubisoft Isn't Even Trying

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's player base surged post-From the Ashes DLC, leveraging Avatar: Fire and Ash's box office success. Ubisoft's strategies revived the game.

Ubisoft studio closure and unionization controversy

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Ubisoft Shuts Door on Unionized Studio, Cites Costs Over Conflict

Ubisoft has shut down its recently unionized Halifax studio, affecting 71 jobs, and attributes the move to cost-cutting, while the union disputes the claim.