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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Won’t Have Real Gambling or Lootboxes

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Won’t Have Real Gambling or Lootboxes

Ubisoft says that the game's ESRB rating is still pending, and that it won't have realm gambling, as opposed to recent reports.

Forspoken’s Story Will Take 30-40 Hours to Complete

Forspoken’s Story Will Take 30-40 Hours to Complete

Co-directors Takeshi Aramaki and Takefumi Terada also promised a "satisfying" endgame with side quests, dungeons, and more to complete.

Nintendo Direct Announced for September 13

Nintendo Direct Announced for September 13

Nintendo says the upcoming presentation will be roughly 40 minutes long and focus primarily on Switch games launching this winter.

Splatoon 3 Received Development Support from Xenoblade Chronicles Studio

Splatoon 3 Received Development Support from Xenoblade Chronicles Studio

Monolith Soft has provided development support for a number of first party Nintendo titles in recent years, including both previous Splatoon titles.

Splatoon 3 Debuts on Top of Weekly UK Retail Charts

Splatoon 3 Debuts on Top of Weekly UK Retail Charts

The shooter's launch physical sales are 9% lower than 2017's Splatoon 2, while The Last of Us Part 1 falls to No. 4, seeing a 66% drop in sales.

Ubisoft+ is Free on PC Until October 10th

Ubisoft+ is Free on PC Until October 10th

Play over 100 Ubisoft titles on the subscription service, from Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Far Cry 6 to Rainbow Six Siege and The Division 2.

Assassin’s Creed Invictus – Standalone Multiplayer Title Could be Free-to-Play

Assassin’s Creed Invictus – Standalone Multiplayer Title Could be Free-to-Play

Ubisoft's Marc-Alexis Côté also hints at the "possibility of crossing over characters from different periods" to bridge the various titles.

Splatoon 3 Sells Over 3.45 Million Units in Three Days in Japan

Splatoon 3 Sells Over 3.45 Million Units in Three Days in Japan

The colorful shooter has set a record for the highest domestic sales for a Nintendo Switch title within the first three days of launch.

Metroid Prime HD Remaster Could Appear at Rumored Nintendo Direct – Rumor

Metroid Prime HD Remaster Could Appear at Rumored Nintendo Direct – Rumor

The rumored remaster "should be coming out this holiday, so we should get that as well," said Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb in a recent stream.

Nintendo Direct Could Happen on September 13th [Update] – Rumor

Nintendo Direct Could Happen on September 13th [Update] – Rumor

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb believes the Direct could potentially be tomorrow. Insider Emily Rogers says it will air in the "early morning (PT)."

Assassin’s Creed Infinity Will Separate the Modern-Day and Historical Stories

Assassin’s Creed Infinity Will Separate the Modern-Day and Historical Stories

Those who love "immersing themselves in the past" can jump in "and never be interrupted or need to know who Desmond and Layla are."

Assassin’s Creed – Standalone Multiplayer Game is Being Made by Members of For Honor and Rainbow Six Siege Teams

Assassin’s Creed – Standalone Multiplayer Game is Being Made by Members of For Honor and Rainbow Six Siege Teams

The in-development standalone multiplayer title will be "more approachable" and "more mass market" that the series' previous multiplayer offerings.

Assassin’s Creed Franchise Has Sold Over 200 Million Units to Date

Assassin’s Creed Franchise Has Sold Over 200 Million Units to Date

Since the launch of the original Assassin's Creed in 2007, the franchise has collectively sold over 200 million units worldwide.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Deluxe and Collector’s Editions Revealed

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Deluxe and Collector’s Editions Revealed

Ubisoft also confirms that the pre-ordering the upcoming action-adventure stealth title unlock bonus quest "The Forty Thieves".

Skydance’s Captain America and Black Panther Game Will be “Deeply Cinematic” and Widely Accessible

Skydance’s Captain America and Black Panther Game Will be “Deeply Cinematic” and Widely Accessible

Skydance New Media president Amy Hennig and story consultant Marc Bernardin speak about the upcoming superhero team-up adventure.

Assassin’s Creed Codename RED Will be “Supported for Many Years” with Expansions and More

Assassin’s Creed Codename RED Will be “Supported for Many Years” with Expansions and More

Ubisoft's Marc-Alexis Côté confirms that like most previous Assassin's Creed titles, the upcoming Codename RED will also be well-supported following launch.

Assassin’s Creed Codename RED Will Feature “a More Dynamic World” That “Evolves” Around Players

Assassin’s Creed Codename RED Will Feature “a More Dynamic World” That “Evolves” Around Players

Ubisoft says the game will represent a technical leap for the series, also bringing improvements in animations, visuals, and more.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is “a Commemoration” of the Franchise, Developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is “a Commemoration” of the Franchise, Developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux

Ubisoft says the game will be "a more intimate, more focused experience" with "more stealth, more parkour, more close-quarters combat."

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Will be 15-20 Hours Long, Will Retail at $50

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Will be 15-20 Hours Long, Will Retail at $50

Vice president executive producer of Assassin's Creed Marc-Alexis Côté says the upcoming action-adventure title will be roughly as long as the older Assassin's Creed titles.

Assassin’s Creed Codename HEXE Will Not be an RPG

Assassin’s Creed Codename HEXE Will Not be an RPG

Ubisoft also confirms that Codename HEXE is "a bit further out" than the upcoming Codename RED, though the two will eventually "live concurrently."