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Ubisoft’s 5 Biggest E3 Announcements
E3 is a triple-A company’s chance to shine, and the press conferences have begun. First on our list is Ubisoft, which has taken the opportunity to show off developments on existing games as well as new ones. Although Ubisoft is one of those developers that’s copped a bit of flack over the past few years for releasing some dodgy games (*cough* Assassin’s Creed Unity *cough*), it’s also got the rights to some much-loved titles such as South Park: Stick Of Truth. So it’s well worth taking a look at what they’ve got up their sleeve, as well as hoping that they restore some of their longer running franchises to their original glory. Here’s a list of the company’s biggest announcements:
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
There’s a new South Park game in the making, called South Park: The Fractured But Whole. Once you get over the name, it’s going to be a superhero RPG. The game will apparently focus on Kyle, Stan, Cartman, and Kenny making their own video game. It will continue the story from South Park: Stick Of Truth and will be developed in consultation with series creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. There’s no release date yet, but expect it sometime next year.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
The upcoming Assassin’s Creed Syndicate now has a new trailer. Ubisoft showed the crowd a bloody assassination mission featuring one of the two protagonists, brother and sister Jacob and Evie Frye. The game will take place in London during the Industrial Revolution and will apparently be all about overthrowing corruption. It will come out later this year. You can watch the video below.
The Division
The Division, a Tom Clancy game, now has a release date. After first being revealed back at E3 2013, we haven’t heard much about the urban-survival-shooter. We can now expect it to be out on March 8th 2016 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4, with a beta scheduled to be released a few months earlier.
Ghost Recon Wildlands
Perhaps one of the most surprising things to come out of Ubisoft at E3 this year is that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series will return. Wildlands will be an open-world shooter where users will play a US Special Forces operative and go kill bad guys. Apparently, the story will focus on a Special Forces team sent to the not-so-distant-future Bolivia to take down a drug cartel. Sounds like fun. You can see the E3 trailer below.
Rainbow Six: Seige
Angela Bassett, the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress will be joining the cast for Rainbow Six: Seige. This is the third announcement about a Tom Clancy game so far, by the way. Bassett has been cast as the leader of Team Rainbow, but it’s not yet clear how involved her character will be in the story. The game will release later this year on October 13th, with a beta coming out in September.
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Sony is reportedly engaged in discussions to form a partnership for a potential bid on Paramount
There hasn’t been much buzz lately about any new acquisitions in the world of video game intellectual property. According to a recent report, Sony is currently engaged in discussions with a well-funded partner to potentially acquire the renowned film studio Paramount, along with all the exciting possibilities that come with such a merger.
As reported in the New York Times (thanks, ResetEra), Sony Picture Entertainment is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, as per two sources familiar with the matter. In the past, Apollo had made an offer to acquire Paramount for a minimum of $26 billion, but their bid was ultimately turned down.
The terms of the joint bid are currently under discussion, and there is a chance that the two parties may decide against making a formal offer. Unnamed sources have revealed that Paramount is currently in exclusive discussions with Skydance, preventing any official offer from being made at this time. Investor opposition to the recent deal that Skydance brought seems to have been significant.
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, have been in discussions about teaming up for a joint bid to acquire Paramount, people familiar with the situation said Thursday. https://t.co/qN86H4y7Va
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 18, 2024
The potential impact of such an acquisition is immense. First and foremost, it would introduce adaptations of Sonic and Halo into the expanding media empire of the PlayStation platform holder. Following the announcement, Paramount’s stock experienced a significant 11% surge in after-hours trading.
What are your thoughts on the news? Is there a possibility of Sony acquiring Paramount? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders
In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.
There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.
Factory Striders have made a resurgence on the Automaton front. These imposing, massive support dreadnoughts now threaten freedom and democracy throughout the galactic rim. pic.twitter.com/XRTPU7k71s
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) April 16, 2024
Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.
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Todd Howard affirms that the timeline of the Fallout series is coherent and well-constructed
The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”
It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.
What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
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