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Ubisoft has reportedly declined expansion and sequel proposals for Prince of Persia The Lost Crown by Ubisoft Montpellier, before disbanding the team and reassigning its members to different projects.This information comes from Gautoz, a French journalist known for his reports on Ubisoft, particularly Ubisoft Montpellier. A translated summary of his 30-minute video was shared by Arubedo on ResetEra. According to Gautoz, despite critical acclaim, Ubisoft gave up on The Lost Crown shortly after its release due to poor sales. Ubisoft executives rejected pitches for expansions or a sequel, believing that another release would hinder long-term sales of the original game. Consequently, the development team was redirected to projects that Ubisoft anticipated would have better commercial success.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero features one of the most extensive character rosters in the franchise, and now fans can add another iconic name to the list: Chi-Chi in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. While the game already includes various versions of Goku and other lesser-known characters, many fans have long called for Chi-Chi and Bulma to become playable. Finally, a creative modder has made it possible to play as Chi-Chi—though she's using Goku's moveset for now.

It looks like we'll be seeing Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox much sooner than expected. Released earlier this year, Black Myth: Wukong received mostly positive reviews and enjoyed outstanding commercial success. Surpassing all expectations, the game has sold over 20 million units, making it one of the fastest-selling video games of all time. What’s particularly impressive is that Black Myth: Wukong has only been available on two platforms so far.At launch, the game was released for PC and PlayStation 5, while an Xbox version has been long anticipated but yet to arrive. There have been various reports regarding the delay. Some point to technical issues related to the Xbox Series S, while others suggest that a deal may have secured timed exclusivity for the PS5, though this latter theory has been debunked by reliable insiders. Regardless of the reason, it now seems that Xbox players may soon get their chance to experience Black Myth: Wukong.

Few things can ruin the experience of a multiplayer game more than encountering cheaters. With Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 set to release on October 25, Activision has committed to taking swift action against those who try to spoil the fun for others.In a recent announcement that covered details on multiplayer and the campaign, Activision outlined its proactive approach to dealing with cheaters. One of the standout measures is ensuring rapid intervention the moment suspicious activity is detected.

A recent leak about Destiny 2 Crossover suggests that the game will introduce content inspired by the legendary Street Fighter series. In Destiny 2, players step into the shoes of Guardians tasked with reclaiming their powers and defending The Last City. Despite its futuristic, sci-fi environment, Bungie has managed to keep the game fresh with a variety of crossovers.

The upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has stirred controversy among PC gamers due to a newly announced requirement: players must have a PSN account to access the game on Steam. The remaster was revealed during the recent PlayStation State of Play event, allowing fans to revisit Aloy's original journey with enhanced visuals optimized for modern hardware.Although the original Horizon Zero Dawn is now seven years old, it's still regarded as one of the most visually stunning games ever made. This has led many to question the necessity of a remaster. Nonetheless, Sony has moved forward with Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, which is slated for release on PC and PlayStation 5 on October 31.

Next month, Halo Infinite is set to introduce a third-person mode, offering a new perspective for players to experience the game. Developer 343 Industries has given fans a sneak peek at what this mode will look like once it goes live, showcasing a major shift in gameplay style.

The PC specifications for the highly anticipated Sid Meier's Civilization 7 have been officially revealed, allowing PC gamers to assess whether their systems will be able to handle the game ahead of its release in February. As is common with strategy titles, the minimum system requirements are less demanding than those of typical AAA games, but to experience the game on ultra settings, you'll need a surprisingly high-performance PC.

According to rumors, the Nintendo Direct event is likely to be held this week, where the company will introduce its upcoming games, which are mostly first-person and third-person. In Nintendo Direct events, the focus is mostly on famous and popular games, but among the introduced games, you can also expect Indie World and Partner Showcas.According to rumors originating from PH Brazil, Nintendo Direct will be held this month and before the end of August. This has increased the hope of Nintendo fans to see this event.After rumors of Nintendo Direct events surfaced, Nintendo released information about the Nintendo Museum and some interesting details that raised the specter of what might have been leaked rumors about the museum. But PH Brazil emphasized that this is different from their news. The official announcement about the time of Nintendo Direct events has not yet been published by this company, but based on experience, this event is held every year in August or September. As a result, you have to wait a little until the official announcement.

The game Black Myth: Wukong has been able to achieve a very high success after its release, the reception of the players for a very beautiful and unforgettable experience of battles and boss fights has raised this game even more. Unrestricted browsing of players in the corners of this game is another attraction of this game, but the problem is that there are many invisible walls in this game that prevent players from browsing to different areas of the game. The problem that makes this problem more severe is the lack of a map for the game, which makes you not realize that you are entering the areas of Memnoneh. The same thing causes you to hit invisible walls in certain areas.

This year, Xbox Games Showcase 2024 brought a lot of announcements and news about games for its fans. Games like Starfield, Fable, The Great Circle, Avowed and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

According to the published news, we should wait for the PlayStation Showcase in late 2024. Also, in relation to the absence of Horizon x LEGO, it has been said that this collaboration will probably be officially unveiled at the Summer Game Fest event, or finally, it will be postponed to the end of 2024 as part of the PlayStation Showcase program. Prominent leaker Midori previously announced that Sony's interactive entertainment division will share new details on several first-party titles at the Summer Game Fest event, and a LEGO and Horizon collaboration announcement at the event is not far off.

The CEO of Embracer said in an interview that the companies are talking and consulting to increase the price of games to more than 70 dollars. He said that making games like a very extensive RPG costs a lot, but the question is, are the players willing to pay this cost or not? The first company that raise the price of games to 70 dollars was Sony, and the rest of the companies welcomed this approach and quickly followed Sony and raised their prices to 70 dollars, and this price was accepted by everyone. Now, according to the conditions of making new games, the companies are negotiating together to raise the price of the games to more than 70 dollars.