The challenging times at Ubisoft continue, as the French gaming company has announced it is closing one studio and downsizing others in the firm’s latest round of cost-cutting that will see about 185 people lose their jobs. Ubisoft underwent multiple waves of layoffs in 2024 as well.
Ubisoft has confirmed that it is closing Ubisoft Leamington, a support studio that contributed to titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Far Cry 5. The team created the DJ Hero series for Activision before being acquired by Ubisoft in 2017.
A spokesperson for Ubisoft told GameSpot that is is closing Ubisoft Leamington as part of the company’s ongoing mission to “prioritize projects and reduce costs.” In addition to closing Ubisoft Leamington, Ubisoft is undergoing “targeted restructurings” of Ubisoft…
Monument Valley 3, the third entry in the indie puzzle game series, is out today, exclusively on Netflix Games.
In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, developer Ustwo spoke about its history with mobile platforms and how introducing live-service elements to Monument Valley 3 was a natural transition. Usetwo is planning to release new content for Monument Valley 3 with every real-life season, along with new activities and puzzles on a regular basis. Previous games in the series had DLC.
“But for Monument Valley, [we’ve] always done downloadable content. It’s just less rhythmic, less predictable, when they come out,” explained director Jennifer Estaris. “And so for me, it was about. How do we make that a healthy habit for players, where they can know that something is coming …
Microsoft has announced the next Xbox Partner Preview showcase, and it’s coming very soon. The event is set to take place on Thursday, October 17, featuring “new and upcoming games” from outside teams like Remedy, Sega, and 505, among others. In short, Microsoft is promising “over a dozen” new trailers throughout the 25-minute show.
This is an “no fluff, all games” broadcast, Microsoft said. Here’s everything we know about the event and how to watch.
How to watch the October Xbox Partner Preview
The Xbox Partner Preview takes place Thursday, October 17 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. The event will stream live in all the usual places, including the Xbox YouTube and Twitch channels.
Microsoft noted that at only the official Xbox YouTube …