Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update Finally Adds a Jump Mechanic
Ubisoft’s 1.1.8 update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally adds a manual jump button, ending a year‑long omission that limited player agency. The new “Advanced Parkour” toggle lets players control jumps and dismounts, while a limited‑time parkour creation challenge encourages community‑generated content. Additional tweaks include enhanced visual feedback for critical hits and several bug fixes, polishing the experience ahead of the game’s first anniversary and the upcoming Claws of Awaji expansion on Nintendo Switch 2.
Resident Evil 5 Remake Rumors Shot Down by Industry Insider
An ESRB rating for Resident Evil 5 sparked speculation of a remake, but industry insider DuskGolem clarified the rating relates to a remaster or anniversary port, not a new development. He emphasized that Capcom has never worked on an RE5 remake...
WWE 2K26 Dev Interview Breaks Down Universe and Creation Changes
Visual Concepts revealed that WWE 2K26 will overhaul its Creation Suite and Universe Mode ahead of the March 2026 launch. The new engine drops the long‑standing 60‑layer cap, allocating 40 layers for body/head and 60 layers for ring and entrance attire,...
Crimson Desert Confirms No Microtransactions in Stark Contrast to Assassin’s Creed
Pearl Abyss confirmed that its upcoming single‑player RPG Crimson Desert will contain no microtransactions, positioning it as a pure premium experience. Director of marketing Will Powers emphasized a one‑time purchase model with only pre‑order cosmetic bonuses. The announcement highlights a...
Dead By Daylight Leaker Claims Lauren Tsai From Death Stranding 2 Is Joining Soon
A prominent DBD leaker, Dvveet, claims that Lauren Tsai – known for her cameo in Death Stranding 2 – will appear as a Legendary skin for survivor Feng Min in the upcoming 9.5.0 patch. The rumor stems from an X post and a 2025...
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Rumored to Release “Few Months” After Mid-April Reveal
Ubisoft’s long‑rumored Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake has been pushed to fiscal year 2027, with a likely summer 2026 launch following a mid‑April reveal. Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson confirmed the reveal will skip the State of Play event, and the...
Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation Finally Has a Release Date
Game Freak announced Beasts of Reincarnation, a new third‑person action‑adventure releasing on PS5, PC, and Xbox on August 4, 2026. The title marks the studio's first non‑Nintendo AAA release since Giga Wrecker in 2017 and its first original IP outside...
Resident Evil Requiem Strongly Teases Another Classic Character Return, Here’s Who We Think It Is
Capcom unveiled a fourth Resident Evil Requiem trailer at Sony’s State of Play, revealing the silhouette of a blonde character believed to be Sherry Birkin. The hint ties the upcoming title to the Raccoon City survivors, including Leon Kennedy, and...
Tomb Raider Parent Company Embraces AI, but Promises “Human-Led” Creativity Will Remain
Embracer Group’s Q3 FY 2025/26 report reveals a strategic push to adopt AI‑driven tools across its game development pipeline while insisting that world‑building, storytelling and creative direction will stay human‑led. CEO Phil Rogers highlighted AI’s potential to accelerate asset creation,...
Major WWE 2K26 Creation Suite Improvements Revealed as Body Morphing Finally Returns After a Decade
WWE 2K26 drops PS4 and Xbox One support, launching March 13 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, enabling upgraded hair physics and more realistic wrestler models. The Creation Suite receives a major overhaul: body morphing returns after a decade, and the layer...