Microsoft Studios Ninja Theory and Double Fine Also Reportedly Under Threat of Closure

Hellblade developer Ninja Theory and Psychonauts developer Double Fine are reportedly among the studios fighting to avoid closure as Microsoft makes significant cuts to the Xbox business. Bloomberg reported that Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine are all negotiating with Microsoft to potentially go independent, although doing so would still likely result in significant layoffs. … Read more

EA Sports UFC 6 Review

Wins and losses. KOs, TKOs, and submissions. These sensational headline-grabbers are essential, but they only make up one part of the bigger, brutal picture. The pieces that are arguably more important — the countless bloody knuckles, cuts, gashes, and bruises it took to reach that point — often get lost in all the pre- and … Read more

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gets Final Story Update Tomorrow, Plus Endgame Arena Mode and Pirate Outfits

The final Assassin’s Creed Shadows content update will add one last chapter to the story of Naoe and Yasuke, a tough new challenge mode, and let you dress up as Edward Kenway from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Ubisoft previously confirmed it was calling time on Shadows after dwindling support in recent months and just … Read more

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Is Doing Airships Right

In the opening minutes of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s reveal trailer, developer Square Enix reintroduces us to the Highwind. Fans of the original PlayStation game will remember its multi-propeller majesty with fondness; this was the vehicle that unlocked complete go-anywhere freedom across Final Fantasy 7’s world map. Unrestricted by rivers, oceans, or mountain ranges, you … Read more

EA Advertising Announced, Offering ‘Dynamic, Real-Time Placements’ in Madden NFL, EA Sports FC

There’s a new announcement today from EA, but it’s not a fresh Battlefield or Titanfall game. Instead, the publishing giant has announced EA Advertising — a platform designed to place brands directly into its portfolio of popular sports titles, such as Madden NFL and EA Sports FC. EA said its enormous audience of more than … Read more