There has been a lot of talk lately about Ubisoft and their struggles. It seems that they have been dealing with a lot of mismanagement, which has resulted in some of their projects being stopped and restarted multiple times. The latest victim was the Prince of Persia remake, which had to be restarted three times before finally being released.
While things may seem bleak for Ubisoft, there is still some hope. Assassin's Creed Shadows was a great game, and it showed what can be achieved with enough time and effort. Perhaps if Ubisoft follows this example and gives their games the time they need, things will start looking up for them. Although, let's not be too optimistic.
I used to be a fan of Ubisoft as a publisher. While they may not be everyone's favorite, I've enjoyed many of their games, like the early Assassin's Creed titles, the Far Cry series, and Splinter Cell. But my personal favorite has to be Rayman Legends. I still play it to this day, and I'm excited about the rumors of a new installment.
I'm curious to know what other readers would say is their favorite Ubisoft game, as we try to look at the bright side of things.
Moving on to a different topic, there has been some speculation about the possibility of GTA 6 being released on the Nintendo Switch 2. Some readers have expressed doubts, while others are looking forward to the release of Resident Evil Requiem. This brings us to our Games Inbox, where we feature our readers' letters, comments, and opinions. If you want to join in on the discussions, feel free to email us at [email].
It's a shame to see the direction that Ubisoft is heading towards. It seems like they are giving up on original IPs and focusing more on live service games, generative AI, and yearly sequels. It's a shame that they refuse to learn from their past failures. While I feel sorry for the people who will lose their jobs, I can't help but feel little sympathy for the company itself.
Speaking of live service games, even Sony has realized the need to cut back on them. Yet, Ubisoft seems to be going full force with them, despite not having any major hits in this genre. I can't help but wonder how a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag can be taking so long. It's a remake, for crying out loud. If they can't even get that right, it's no wonder they are in trouble.
On a more positive note, I found the comments from the director of Pirates of the Caribbean about Unreal Engine to be very interesting. It's fascinating to see how this technology, which was once only used in games, has now made its way into movie effects. However, I have noticed a decline in the quality of movie effects in recent years, with some looking unrealistic and unappealing. Justice League, for example, was one of the ugliest films I've seen. But I do believe that some directors have a better grasp on how to use CGI and effects than others.
Switching gears, I'm glad that Tomb Raider didn't go with the anime style design. Not only does it look unappealing, but it's also not suitable for a game set in the UK. I remember when the game was still being developed by a British team, and it was something to be proud of. Although it's now being developed by Americans, I'm still hopeful for the new Amazon version.
I recently found out that Toby Gard was involved in the Tomb Raider games until recently, which was quite surprising. I wonder if they will consult with him for the new remake.
Finally, there have been some rumors about Sony having a deal with Rockstar for the release of GTA 6. But it seems that Sony is not too bothered about it, which makes me wonder if there is a secret agreement between the two companies. Perhaps Sony will have some sort of exclusive advertising or freebies for the game. After all, it's going to be a massive launch, and it would make sense for them to have some sort of deal in place.
It's unfortunate to see that many of the big publishers are struggling or have already gone under. Ubisoft is in a difficult position, and it seems that they are only going to focus on safe and predictable games. This leaves us with only a few independent companies, like EA and Take-Two, who are mostly relying on their biggest sellers. It's a shame that we are not seeing as many big-budget action games as before, and we can only hope that the indie developers will be able to fill this gap.
Rayman Legends is such a fantastic game. I always love hearing what other gamers have to say about it. In fact, one reader on the Thursday letters page brought up an interesting topic - the possibility of GTA 6 on the Nintendo Switch 2. Is it really possible? It's definitely something to think about. And speaking of upcoming games, there's also talk about Resident Evil Requiem. I can't wait to get my hands on that one!
But back to the topic at hand, the Games Inbox is always filled with our readers' thoughts, opinions, and letters. It's always so interesting to see what everyone has to say. If you want to join in on the discussions, just shoot us an email at [insert email address here].
Now, let's talk about Ubisoft. It seems like they're going through a rough patch with all the mismanagement and cancellations of games like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. Can you believe they had to restart that project three times? That's just a sign of how chaotic things are over there. But let's try to look on the bright side. Assassin's Creed Shadows was a great game, and I think it benefited from the extra time they took to polish it. So maybe if they follow that same approach for all their games, things will start looking up. But then again, maybe that's just me being too optimistic.
I actually used to really like Ubisoft as a publisher. I wouldn't say they were my favorite, but I did enjoy their early Assassin's Creed games, as well as Far Cry and Splinter Cell. My personal favorite, though, has to be Rayman Legends. I still play it to this day, and I'm really hoping those rumors about a new installment are true. I'm curious to know what other readers would say is their favorite Ubisoft game, if they're trying to stay positive.
Moving on to another topic, I recently read some interesting comments from the director of Pirates of the Caribbean about the use of Unreal Engine in movies. It's definitely noticeable how the quality of movie effects has declined over the years, with many looking brown, hazy, and completely unreal. Justice League, in particular, was one of the ugliest films I've ever seen. It's clear that some directors know how to handle CGI and effects, but unfortunately, Zack Snyder is not one of them.
On a different note, I'm glad that the Tomb Raider franchise didn't go with the anime style design that some people were hoping for. Not only does it look unappealing, but it wouldn't make sense for a game that is set in the UK. It's a British-made game, and while it may be produced by Americans now, it's still a source of pride for us Brits. Maybe the new Amazon can revive the franchise, especially since I've been impressed with what I've seen so far. I also didn't realize that Toby Gard was involved with the games until recently, so it'll be interesting to see if they consult with him for the new remake.
And finally, let's address the rumors about Sony not being interested in GTA 6. Some people think it may just be a bluff, and that they actually have some sort of deal with the game, such as advertising or exclusive content. After all, the launch of GTA 6 is expected to be huge, so why wouldn't Sony want to get in on that? But according to our sources, it seems like it was just a paid advertisement. Or maybe there's some drama going on between Sony and Rockstar. Who knows? All we can do is speculate at this point.
It's definitely a sad state of affairs to see big publishers like Ubisoft struggling and potentially going under. And with only EA and Take-Two remaining as independent companies, it's clear that the gaming industry is going through some major changes. But as one reader pointed out in a recent Reader's Feature, indie developers have shown that they can fill the gap to a certain extent. However, it's still not enough to satisfy the demand for big budget action games. It'll be interesting to see how the industry evolves in the coming years.
