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Jul192026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies’ Bombed

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Credit: ZA/UM Almost two months ago, on May 21st, the psychedelic RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies from London-based ZA/UM was released. In 2019, the studio released the cult detective game Disco Elysium, but its spiritual successor failed to gain public traction. The result was modest sales and the news of staff layoffs. According to an official statement, up to 32 employees from various divisions of the company have received layoff notices or notices of possible layoffs. ZA/UM emphasized that each of them made significant contributions to both the development of ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies and the studio's overall growth. The developers also noted that they engaged with representatives of the ZA/UM Workers' Alliance throughout the process, striving to implement the restr...

Jul152026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Expeditions: Samurai’ To Be Released In Early Access On August 7th

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Credit: THQ Nordic Publisher THQ Nordic and its Danish studio Campfire Cabal announced the Early Access release date for their Japanese-themed party-based RPG, Expeditions: Samurai. Expeditions: Samurai Early Access has been announced for Steam, starting August 7th. The announcement was accompanied by a two-minute gameplay trailer featuring potential companions. The new installment in the Expeditions series transports players to Japan during the Sengoku period—a time of civil war, political intrigue, and power struggles. Unlike real history, where William Adams became the first European samurai, the game offers an alternative scenario: the protagonist arrives in the country before the famous explorer, leading a team of Dutch privateers, and becomes embroiled in a fateful conflict. ...

Jul122026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ Sold 2 Million Copies

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Credit: Ubisoft The long-awaited Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced achieved impressive sales immediately upon its release. According to Ubisoft, the remake sold a total of 2 million copies in its first 24 hours. "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has already reached 2 million copies sold! Whether you're sailing the seas with us again or stepping aboard the Jackdaw for the first time, thank you from all of us in the SEARR community," Ubisoft shared. By comparison, last year's Assassin's Creed Shadows reached 2 million viewers within two days of its release, but back then, we were talking about players, not sales. Shadows' launch was the second-highest for the franchise. As a reminder, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a full-fledged remake of Assassin's Creed ...

Jul122026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

The European Union Sides With Sony In Its Move To Phase Out Physical Discs

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Credit: AI Last week, Sony announced it would cease production of physical PlayStation discs starting in 2028. The decision immediately sparked a wave of protests from collectors, gaming heritage advocates, and activists, some of whom appealed to regulators to intervene. Speaking to reporters, Michael McGrath stated that EU authorities lack the authority to stop Sony's initiative. "It all comes down to freedom of commerce and agreement. Companies are free to offer games and services as they see fit, as long as consumer rights are fully protected under national and European law," the official said. He also mentioned the European authorities' response to the "Stop Killing Games" movement. The European Commission stated that it cannot adopt legislation or regulations requiring game p...