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Ubisoft's Major Restructuring Hits 185 Employees #
Ubisoft is closing their Leamington studio completely and downsizing teams across Europe.
The damage? 185 employees impacted. Ouch.
Teams affected:
- Leamington (UK) - Full closure
- Düsseldorf - Partial cuts
- Stockholm - Downsized
- Newcastle (Reflections) - Reduced staff
The numbers tell a grim story → Ubisoft's workforce dropped from 20,279 (2022) to 18,666 (Sept 2024).
Want a silver lining? A small number of Leamington staff get to keep their jobs remotely. But here's the real kicker - all eyes are on Assassin's Creed Shadows (March 20th). Its success might determine Ubisoft's future.
GTA 6's $100 Price Tag? Not So Fast #
The internet exploded when analyst Matthew Ball suggested GTA 6 might cost $100. But here's why that won't happen:
"A bridge too far" - Rhys Elliott, MIDiA analyst
The real strategy? Take-Two will likely stick to:
- $70 base game price
- Premium editions at $100+ (with early access)
- Focus on GTA Online revenue
Fun fact: GTA 5 still sells 5 million copies every quarter. At $70, GTA 6 could make $2.7B in its first year alone. Not bad for a "budget" price, eh?
NY Times Digs Deeper Into Elon's Gaming Drama #
Remember when gamers caught Musk's suspicious Path of Exile gameplay a few weeks ago? The New York Times just dropped a full investigation into the drama. And oh boy, it gets good.
The timeline:
- Week 1: Gamers spot amateur moves during his "pro-level" stream
- Week 2: Internet sleuths find his account active during Trump's inauguration
- Week 3: Musk admits to boosting with a simple "💯" emoji
- Now: NYT reveals the full scope
The best part? His inner circle's attempts at damage control.
His partner Shivon Zilis shared this gem about Christmas Day: "He took breaks for family meals and Xmas presents but was too excited for sleep" - describing a 17-hour Diablo gaming session.
Nothing says "I'm a legit gamer" like ditching Christmas for a boosted account 😂
The receipts keep stacking:
- Path of Exile account mysteriously playing during official events
- "Impossible to beat Asian players if you don't" - his excuse for boosting
- Former 90s gaming buddy Dennis Fong drops truth: "He was decent. Not one of the best in the world."
When the NY Times dedicates investigative resources to expose your gaming claims, you know you've reached a new level of gaming drama.
God of War Might Go Egyptian #
Sony's reportedly casting Middle Eastern actors for what could be the next God of War.
The tea:
- AAA project in early development
- Egyptian mythology setting likely
- Follows cancellation of live-service God of War game
Remember when God of War (2018) almost went Egyptian before choosing Norse? Looks like that idea never died.
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