A former Ubisoft Osaka staff member has spoken out against persistent “online conspiracy theories” that the publisher’s performance is being impacted by a focus on DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives, rather than the company instead suffering from “Big Business Syndrome.” Last week’s major company reshuffle that saw Ubisoft cancel six games, close two studios…

The idea of an anime-style soulslike releases plenty of good chemicals in my brain, but the first Code Vein back in 2019 turned out to be just okay in my book. Like a number of Bandai Namco’s original IP, I was intrigued to see that idea get another shot, which made me optimistic for Code…

Funko Pops: they’re everywhere. And there’s at least one of the vinyl figures made of every single character in the history of pop culture. And while some find these facts annoying, there’s something to be said about a great-looking Funko Pop based on something you personally like. The latest Funkos to go up for preorder…

Highguard is out now following its high-profile showing at last month’s The Game Awards — and its developers have said a full year of post-launch content is already “deep in development.” The free-to-play PvP raid shooter is live on PC, Xbox Series X and S, and PlayStation 5, with full crossplay. Development studio Wildlight is…

Like lots of folks, I didn’t have much to say after Highguard’s underwhelming reveal at The Game Awards last month. Yet another hero shooter that I couldn’t pick out of a lineup from the dozens of other options that are available? Not exactly riveting stuff. But as I’ve learned over a couple decades of gaming,…

With Riftbound’s second set, Spiritforged on the horizon, the meta is about to experience a huge shake-up. We’ve seen this in practice already, since the set has been out in China since December 12. They recently had their first Regional Qualifier in Fuzhou, and the new meta is slowly shaping up into a Draven-filled wasteland,…