Game Rant reports that a new official Ghost Recon release is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The announcement marks the franchise's return to current-generation consoles after several years without a mainline entry.
Sony has revealed nine games joining PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in July 2024, headlined by Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin on PS5. The lineup spans open-world action, narrative RPGs, and retro classics across both subscription tiers.
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July 2026 has been confirmed, featuring Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin as headliners, alongside two PS2 classics. The lineup rolls out on varying dates across the U.S., UK, and Japan, with a global release on July 21 for most titles. Subscribers can enjoy a diverse set of games across PS5 and PS4.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has secured the best launch of any Assassin's Creed game on Steam, selling 701k copies and generating $35m in revenue as of July 13th, despite facing criticism for its cosmetic microtransactions. The game's success comes amidst controversy, including developer layoffs and review-bombing. Notably, it outperforms its predecessors, including Shadows, Valhalla, and Mirage, in Steam revenue.
Staff at Ubisoft Barcelona, co-developers of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, have gone on strike over the company's "below reasonable standard" severance pay offer, following the announcement of up to 51 job eliminations. The strike highlights the contrast between the game's commercial success—selling 2 million copies in 24 hours—and the treatment of its developers. Employees are fighting to secure fair severance pay and potentially save some roles.
Steve Buscemi has been cast in FX's upcoming Far Cry TV series, joining Lizzie Caplan and Rob McElhenney in an anthology-style adaptation that won't directly adapt the games. With production yet to begin, the series is eyed for a late 2027 or early 2028 release. The show's format promises a new cast, setting, and story each season.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced suffered a critical failure of its Offline Mode when a 1-hour Ubisoft Connect outage rendered the game unplayable on PC, despite its advertised offline capability. Over 15,000 players upvoted complaints on Steam Forums and Reddit, decrying the issue and the game's costly cosmetic microtransactions. This debacle highlights persistent problems with Ubisoft's PC ports and DRM implementation.
Ubisoft has removed its controversial claim that monetization makes games "more fun" from its latest annual report, following widespread criticism. The move comes as the publisher faces challenges with lengthy development cycles for titles like Skull and Bones, Prince of Persia remake, and Beyond Good & Evil 2. Average wages at Ubisoft are also down, sparking further scrutiny.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced has landed on Xbox Game Pass, exciting fans of the pirate-infused Assassin's Creed series. This updated version promises enhanced gameplay and visuals. But what specifically sets Resynced apart from its predecessor, and is it a must-play for both newcomers and veterans?
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has garnered the series' highest critical acclaim since 2013, with a stellar 9/10 review score. This revamped version boasts remastered graphics and improved performance on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Critics praise its successful blend of enhanced visuals and polished gameplay.
