Assassin’s Creed spinoff takes to the stage (and to Canada) with Heredis

Ubisoft announced Tuesday a new entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, and its setting isn’t what we were expecting: the stage. After Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is released in July, the next Assassin’s Creed project isn’t a game but the stage production Heredis. Heredis an “original live show” that “blends acrobatics, parkour, theatre, and…

Valorant’s latest patch brings heartbreaking Sage lore update, and the rework rumors are looking more likely

Valorant‘s Sage has had a rough go of things as of late. The ever-popular healer has reached breaking point, with the side effects of her powers now slowly turning her to crystal. Ever the consummate professional, Sage has continued to put on a brave face, but in the latest patch, 12.08, a new voicemail sent…

Summer Game Fest 2026: Times, Dates, Events & How To Watch

Image: Summer Game Fest Summer is almost upon us, and you know what that means… Yes, Summer Game Fest is right around the corner! Mr Keighley is back with yet another weekend of gaming, bringing us various announcements and showcases straight from Los Angeles. As ever, 2026 promises to be a stacked one, so we’ve…

PS5 Ports of Hit PSP RPGs Announced, Out in 2026

Two hit RPGs that released on the PlayStation Portable back in the day are officially coming to modern consoles, with some big updates and a release date window. What PS5 ports of PSP RPGs are out this year? NIS America announced that both The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes:…

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced combat will be ‘more demanding’ than the original

Ubisoft has released the first of what it says will be “a series of deep dive articles” into the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Resynced, serving up a close look at the smooth new moves pirate-assassin Edward Kenway will employ as he murders his way across the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. Parkour, stealth,…

Sam Reich Jokingly Told Us He’s Too Involved With Game Changer Board Game: ‘Please, For The Love Of God, Help Me’

Some game shows, like Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune, feel like they were born to be played at home, with consistent structures and easy-to-grasp rules; Game Changer, a show where not even the contestants know the rules before the game starts, is not one of them. Still, host Sam Reich wanted to transform his hit Dropout show into a…

New Xbox Boss Continues Big Shakeup With Leadership Changes

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is shaking up the company’s gaming leadership, elevating several longtime Xbox employees into new roles and bringing in a number of new faces from outside gaming, including several with significant experience in AI development and implementation. Per a memo written by Sharma, circulated internally, first reported by CNBC, and viewed by…

The latest Rust update is an absolute nightmare for roof campers, but I welcome it with open arms

Occasionally, raiding a base in Rust can be more trouble than it’s worth, especially if the owner of said base is stubborn and doesn’t want all of their stuff stolen. Selfish really. Some players tend to take to the roof of their structure, out of harm’s way, leaving me with very little recourse – until…

Hitman Dev Talks GTA 6 Delay, First Light For Switch 2, And What's Up With Its Fantasy Game

Hitman developer IO Interactive has discussed a number of hot-button issues, including the impact of GTA 6‘s delay, the status of the game’s delayed Switch 2 version, and what’s going on with its mysterious fantasy game. IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak covered these topics in an interview with The Game Business. Regarding the impact of…

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Preview – Dark Knight, Bright Future

Two weeks ago, WB Games flew me out to LA to play two hours of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. As a long-time fan of the series (and a diehard Lego fan in general), I’ve been nothing short of ravenous to get my hands on it. Now that I have, I’m eagerly looking…