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Dragon Age creator Mike Laidlaw and Ubisoft veterans establish Yellow Brick Games

New studio based in Quebec, Canada. Former Dragon Age series creative director Mike Laidlaw, alongside Ubisoft veterans Frederic St-Laurent B., Jeff Skalski, and Thomas Giroux, have announced the establishment of Yellow Brick Games, a new studio based in Quebec, Canada developing “focused, high-quality titles that put the player experience first,” including “innovative gameplay and original IPs.” Here is the studio’s profile, via its official …

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CrossfireX delayed to 2021

No longer due out in 2020. Smilegate has delayed CrossfireX from its previously planned 2020 release window to 2021. Here is the company’s message on the delay: After much deliberation, and in consideration of the challenges faced by the Smilegate development team due to COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to delay the release of CrossfireX to 2021. Moving our release window will allow …

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Yakuza series 15th anniversary live stream set for December 8

Plus a 151.5-hour let’s play of the main series. Sega will host a Yakuza series 15th anniversary special live stream on December 8 from 20:00 to 22:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube. The live stream will look back on 15 years of the Yakuza series as well as make announcements about future developments. Presenters include Takaya Kuroda (Kazuma Kiryu voice actor), …

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IO Interactive announces Project 007

A James Bond origin story. IO Interactive has announced Project 007, a tentatively titled James bond game developed and published by the company for “modern systems and platforms,” and powered by its proprietary Glacier technology. “It’s true that once in a while, the stars do align in our industry,” said IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak in a press release. “Creating an original Bond game is a …

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The Game Awards 2020 nominees announced

Sony Interactive Entertainment is most nominated publisher with 22 total nominations. The nominees for The Game Awards 2020 have been announced, as selected by a global jury of more than 95 media publications and influencer outlets. This year, Sony Interactive Entertainment is the most nominated publisher with 22 total nominations. This is the second highest count for publisher nominations in …

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Picross S5 announced for Switch

Due out on November 26. Jupiter has announced Picross S5 for Switch. It will launch via the Nintendo eShop on November 26 for $9.99 / £8.99 / €9.99 / 1,000 yen / HK$79. Here is an overview of the game, via its official website: About Th fifth Picross in the S series is chock-full of lighthearted puzzle fun! Brand new puzzles for you to enjoy in all …

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity launch trailer

Comes out on November 20. Nintendo has released the launch trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo.com: See Hyrule 100 years before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game and experience the events of the Great Calamity. Join the struggle that brought Hyrule to its knees. Learn more about Zelda, the four Champions, …

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Embracer Group acquires 34BigThings, Flying Wild Hog, Nimble Giant Entertainment, Purple Lamp Studios, Snapshot Games, Zen Studios, more

13 new companies, including 11 game studios, join the THQ Nordic parent company. THQ Nordic parent Embracer Group has acquired 13 new companies, including 11 game studios. The full list includes: 34BigThings, A Thinking Ape Entertainment, Coffee Stain North, Flying Wild Hog, IUGO Mobile Entertainment, Mad Head Games, Nimble Giant Entertainment, Purple Lamp Studios, Quantic Lab, Silent Games, Snapshot Games, Sandbox Strategies, and Zen Studios. Here is an overview of each acquisition:Contentsshow 34BigThings …

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the biggest Assassin’s Creed game launch in history

More units sold through in first week than any other Assassin’s Creed game. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the biggest Assassin’s Creed game launch in history, selling through more units in its first week than any other Assassin’s Creed game during the same period, publisher Ubisoft announced. The Viking-themed Assassin’s Creed game has also become the top-selling Ubisoft PC launch ever, driven by all-time record Ubisoft Store sales …

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons winter update launches November 19, adds winter weather, Turkey Day, Toy Day, save data transfer, more

Winter comes to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Nintendo will release the fall update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on November 19, which adds winter weather and festivities such as Turkey Day and Toy Day, more hairstyle options, and save data transfer capabilities, the company announced. Here is an overview of the update’s new features, via Nintendo: Alongside the auburn-colored maple leaves that are …

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