➀ Leakers have provided details on the next 9 Assassin's Creed games; ➁ Ubisoft has 9 games in development including RPGs, remakes, and multiplayer titles; ➂ The first game to be released is expected to be Assassin's Creed Jade, followed by Invictus and a Black Flag remake.
Recent #Video Game news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Tyler Mcvicker claims the new Half-Life game from Valve may launch later this year; ➁ The game is not a VR title and is currently in extensive playtesting; ➂ There is speculation that the game may open up a multiverse with Portal's Chell possibly appearing.
➀ Borderlands 4's release date has been moved up from September 23, 2025, to September 12, 2025; ➁ A dedicated showcase for Borderlands 4 is scheduled during the upcoming State of Play; ➂ The showcase will feature developer-guided gameplay, including missions, weapons, Action Skills, and characters.
➀ The remastered version of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has seen a surge in popularity on Steam, surpassing 200,000 concurrent players. ➁ This peak was reached within hours of its launch, following a successful 'shadow drop' release. ➂ The game's popularity has continued to grow, with a new peak of 216,784 concurrent players recorded.
➀ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed 1 million sales within days of its release; ➁ Sandfall Interactive expresses gratitude to fans for their support; ➂ The game does not include players who installed it via Game Pass.
➀ After years of attempts, the film and TV industry has finally found a way to adapt video games into other mediums, with SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog series as a successful example. ➁ Now, SEGA is looking to expand its filmography with a movie based on the classic 80s racing game OutRun, directed by Michael Bay. ➃ The adaptation is interesting because the OutRun series is not known for its storytelling, giving Universal more freedom in the adaptation without affecting the game's lore.
➀ The new trailer reveals the Doom Slayer transported to a new semi-medieval realm; ➁ The game is a prequel to DOOM 2016; ➂ It will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on May 15th.
➀ The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set to be officially announced; ➁ The game's Steam backend reveals a massive 120.94GB install size; ➂ The remastered version includes reworked assets and a new combat system.
➀ Star Wars Zero Company was officially unveiled by EA, Respawn Entertainment, and Lucasfilm Games at Star Wars Celebration; ➁ The game is developed by Bit Reactor studios and set in the twilight of the Clone Wars; ➂ Players will command an elite squad of cunning operatives and face an emerging threat.
➀ Toho has announced plans for a dedicated Godzilla video game; ➁ The game is set to be a console title, marking the first such game since 2014; ➂ The announcement includes several new projects in the Godzilla universe.
➀ Dune: Awakening's release has been delayed from May to June; ➁ The delay is attributed to feedback from beta testers; ➂ A large-scale playtest is planned for next month to gather more feedback.
➀ Destiny 2 has been in a limbo since the launch of The Final Shape; ➁ The Edge of Fate is set to be revealed in a livestream next month; ➂ It is the first major expansion since June 2024 and represents the first of two planned expansions.
➀ ATLUS has released a surprise demo for Persona 3 Reload, featuring hours of content and full save-transfer; ➁ The demo is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC for free download; ➂ It includes the opening months of the game's story and allows players to experience up to the Priestess boss, which is roughly 6-8 hours of gameplay.
➀ A24's Death Stranding film adaptation has found its writer/director, Mustafa Mahmoud; ➁ The project is a collaboration with indie distributor A24; ➂ Michael Sarnoski, known for 'A Quiet Place: Day One', will direct the film.
➀ Respawn has been working on a Star Wars-related project besides the Jedi games; ➁ The planned Star Wars shooter has been cancelled, but the strategy game is still in development; ➂ The game is being developed by Bit Reactor studios, with oversight from Respawn; ➃ The game is expected to release on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation later this year.
➀ Nvidia has announced the release of the Half-Life 2 RTX demo, which will be available on Steam from March 18th. The demo includes the first two levels with ray-traced lighting effects. ➁ The full game will be free for all Half-Life 2 owners, developed as a volunteer project by Orbifold Studios. ➂ Nvidia is also releasing RTX Remix with support for RTX Neural Rendering and DLSS 4.
➀ Kojima Productions showcased a new trailer for Death Stranding 2 at SXSW; ➁ The game is set to release on June 26, 2025, exclusively for PS5; ➂ Pre-orders start on March 17th, with a Collector's Edition available including early access, exclusive items, and bonus content.
➀ S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has surpassed six million players; ➁ The game was released in November 2024 and is the fourth mainline entry in the STALKER series; ➂ Despite challenges, the game has received positive feedback for its immersive atmosphere and gameplay.
➀ Nacon Connect Showcase revealed a standalone expansion for RoboCop: Rogue City, titled 'Unfinished Business'; ➁ The expansion introduces new weapons, special missions, finishing moves, and allows players to play as Alex Murphy for the first time in a video game; ➂ The expansion is set to launch this summer, with no price or release date announced yet.
➀ Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series is returning with THPS 3+4; ➁ The game is set to launch on July 11th; ➂ Developed by Iron Galaxy studios, not Vicarious Visions; ➃ Available on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, PC, and Switch.