Ubisoft has released a new TV ad for Assassins Creed Shadows, consisting entirely of protagonists Naoe and Yasuke. It provides brief snatches of their abilities the former sneaking and assassinating while the latter shatters enemies through walls and what ultimately unites them. Check it out below.Story-wise, Shadows takes place in the late Sengoku period, where Oda Nobunaga reigns supreme. He subsequently attacks the Iga Province and clan, which Naoe is a part of. Then theres Yasuke, who becomes Nobunagas vassal and subsequently partakes in the assault on Iga. Its unknown exactly how he crosses paths with Naoe or how she becomes involved with the Hidden Ones.Nevertheless, they decide to work together and root out injustice in Japan. Assassins Creed Shadows promises a 30-40-hour story, though the side content could easily push it beyond 80 hours. Its out on March 20th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, with reviews allegedly going live on March 18th. Head here for the latest details.

Pocketpair has announced that cross-play will be coming to Palworld later this month. It allows for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Mac players to play together online. Even better, you can also transfer Pals between worlds.Further details will be revealed when the patch goes live, so stay tuned, but this is only the beginning of significant updates for the survival sandbox creature collector. Its roadmap indicates more Pals and technologies are coming alongside collaborations with other titles (and even more content with Terraria). You can also look forward to more ways to strengthen and improve Pals.However, perhaps the most intriguing element is the ending scenario, which sees players venturing to the ominous World Tree. It serves as a brand new area, and while exploring it will conclude the current journey, community manager John Buckley says its by no means the end of the title.Check out our review for Palworld here, though it only covers the launch version. It has over 32 million players, though its also facing legal issues with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. Learn more about that here.

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025Posted by Jim ThackerGet KitBash3Ds Gaea fantasy architecture asset pack for freehtml PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Epic Games has made KitBash3Ds Gaea fantasy architecture asset pack available to download for free from Fab, its new online marketplace.The set of over 1,200 unique high-poly meshes with 4K textures, usually sold for $199, is part of the latest set of time-limited free content released on Fab, and will be free until 25 March 2025.A high-resolution fantasy architecture pack from one of the best-known asset developersKitBash3D is one of the highest-profile asset firms to have its content made available as part of Fabs regular promotions.Its sets of detailed kitbash assets are widely used by VFX studios, animators and games artists, with clients including Marvel, Netflix, Warner Bros, HBO, EA, Ubisoft, and Naughty Dog.The Gaea asset pack itself is a fantasy architecture kit, and primarily consists of organic-looking buildings that combine Eastern and Western design influences.As well as the buildings cultural centers, banquet halls, courts and yurts it includes props and furniture, including tables, carpets, baskets, flags and earthenware vessels.You can see a gallery of the individual assets on KitBash3Ds own website.The Unreal Engine version on Fab is primarily designed for use in cinematics, and consists of 1,277 unique high-poly meshes (the total poly count is 7.8 million), with 4K textures.System requirements and availabilityThe Gaea asset pack is available as an asset package for Unreal Engine 4.26-4.27 and 5.0+, under a Fab Standard license.The terms of the Fab Standard license permit content to be used in any engine or tool, including for commercial projects, subject to the restrictions set out in the Fab EULA.The version available on KitBash3Ds website is also compatible with 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Maya and Unity, and is available to download in FBX and OBJ format.Get KitBash3Ds asset pack from Fab(Available free until 25 March 2025)Have your say on this story by following CG Channel on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). As well as being able to comment on stories, followers of our social media accounts can see videos we dont post on the site itself, including making-ofs for the latest VFX movies, animations, games cinematics and motion graphics projects.Latest NewsGet KitBash3D's Gaea fantasy architecture asset pack for freeYou can download the set of 1,200+ meshes of buildings and props free from Epic Games' Fab marketplace - but you'll need to be quick about it.Wednesday, March 12th, 2025Check out open-source Blender character generator MPFB 2New free plugin based on veteran standalone app MakeHuman creates custom 3D characters, complete with skin and clothing.Tuesday, March 11th, 2025Check out neat AI-trained hand mocap tool HandCraft ProAnimator Tal Minks' promising Maya plugin extracts hand animation from a standard webcam and bakes it to any five-fingered Maya character.Monday, March 10th, 2025Tutorial: Creating Production-Ready Hero Assets Using MariMaster professional asset development workflows for VFX with The Gnomon Workshop's advanced-level tutorial.Sunday, March 9th, 2025AMD releases Capsaicin 1.2Check out the new features in the modular, open-source, hardware-agnostic framework for developing real-time rendering technology.Saturday, March 8th, 2025AMD launches FSR 4, AFMF 2.1 and RIS 2.0Check out the new versions of AMD's AI-based image upscaling, sharpening and frame-generation tech, available via its GPU drivers.Saturday, March 8th, 2025More NewsAMD launches Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070D5 Render 2.10 adds real-time path tracingDownload Marmoset's free materials for Toolbag 5Autodesk lays off 1,350 staff3d-io releases Unwrella-IO5 key features for CG artists in Godot 4.4Trimble releases SketchUp 2025.0Tutorial: Dynamic Cloth Simulation for ProductionCheck out free Blender scattering add-on OpenScatterCETA Software launches Artist AccessFoundry releases Nuke 16.0Boris FX releases SynthEyes 2025Older Posts

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Moon Studios' Ori series tops 15m sales | News-in-brief"Not too shabby for a Metroidvania and a genre we were told is dead," says creatorImage credit: Moon Games Studios News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on March 12, 2025 This is a News-in-brief article, our short format linking to an official source for more information. Read more about this story by following the link below:Moon Studios' Ori series tops 15m sales

Scopely acquires Pokmon Go developer Niantic in deal worth $3.5bnDeal also includes companion apps and services "Campfire" and "Wayfarer" News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on March 12, 2025 Pokmon Go developer Niantic has agreed to be acquired by Savvy Games Group subsidiary Scopely.The deal, valued at $3.5 billion, matches the details that leaked last month. It includes Niantic's entire game development team as well as its the games Pokmon Go, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now.The deal also includes companion apps and services "Campfire" and "Wayfarer" and will see Scopely assume control of Niantic's popular live events like Pokmon Go Fest.Niantic games have always been a bridge to connect people and inspire exploration, and I am confident they will continue to do both as part of Scopely, said John Hanke, founder and CEO of Niantic.Scopely shares our focus on building and operating incredible live services, has exceptional experience working with the world's biggest and most beloved intellectual properties, and cares deeply about its player communities and game-making teams."I firmly believe this partnership is great for our players and is the best way to ensure that our games have the long-term support and investment needed to be 'forever games' that will endure for future generations.Scopely was acquired by Saudi Arabian multinational game investment group Savvy Games Group back in July 2023 for $4.9 billion. In January, it appointed Nika Nour as SVP and head of international business development.Saudi Arabia has been more and more active in the games and esports industry over the past few years, having invested $38 billion via its Public Investment Fund. The PIF has stakes in companies including Electronic Arts, Nintendo, Nexon, and Capcom. It is also hosting the inaugural Olympic Esports Games, which are now set for 2027.These investments have been controversial due to Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record, most notably on gender inequality and the criminalization of homosexuality, which is still punishable by life imprisonment or execution.

TechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and InformaTechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.Together, we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics, serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original, objective content from trusted sources. We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities.Virtuos establishes new South Korea studioVirtuos establishes new South Korea studioThe Seoul-based office will help Virtuos build on its relationships with various South Korean partners.Justin Carter, Contributing EditorMarch 12, 20251 Min ReadImage via Virtuos.At a GlanceSouth Korea is a 'top gaming hub,' and Virtuos hopes its new studio can 'address unique challenges faced by Korean studios.'Support developer Virtuos has founded a new studio in Seoul, South Korea.The team will "deepen collaboration with Korean game developers and publishers," and general manager Seunghwan Sean Yoon will lead the effort. Fellow core team members include development director Kyungjin Lee, senior business development manager Sangwon Suh, and executive producer Wang Yufang."Virtuos Seoul will enhance the delivery of creative and design capabilities,leading theliaisonbetween Korean clients and Virtuosgame development studios worldwide," wrote the developer. The announcement also noted its contributions to several South Korean-made games, such as PUBG, Crossfire, and Dave the Diver.More opportunities for Virtuos in KoreaSeparately, Yoon said the country "has produced some of the worlds biggest hits and remains a top gaming hub. Establishing a physical studio in Seoul enables Virtuos to directly address the unique challenges faced by Korean studios, with the proximity facilitating closer co-development and collaboration."Virtuos' South Korea offshoot is its first new team in 2025. In January, it acquired support developers Umanaa, Pipeworks, and Abstraction. This is also its first internal team since branching out to Prague and Tokyo in 2023.Interested developers can apply to Virtuos Seoul here, where there are open positions across game design and technical art.Read more about:Studio announcementAbout the AuthorJustin CarterContributing Editor, GameDeveloper.comA Kansas City, MO native, Justin Carter has written for numerous sites including IGN, Polygon, and SyFy Wire. In addition to Game Developer, his writing can be found at io9 over on Gizmodo. Don't ask him about how much gum he's had, because the answer will be more than he's willing to admit.See more from Justin CarterDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like

TechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and InformaTechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.Together, we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics, serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original, objective content from trusted sources. We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities.Moon Studios becomes 'fully independent' after securing No Rest for the Wicked's publishing rightsMoon Studios becomes 'fully independent' after securing No Rest for the Wicked's publishing rightsThe company now hopes to develop the action-RPG 'without restrictions.'Justin Carter, Contributing EditorMarch 12, 20251 Min ReadImage via Moon Studios.Developer Moon Studios has become "fully independent " after acquiring the publishing rights to its upcoming action-RPG, No Rest for the Wicked.Take-Two Interactive's divested Private Division label had been set to release the project. After the label was sold, Moon spent "months" negotiating for the publishing rights to No Rest for the Wicked. The game was not included in the sale of Private Division's current and unreleased assets because Take-Two initially intended to keep supporting it.What's left of the label is now reportedly in the hands of former Annapurna Interactive staff and Haveli Investments (thanks Bloomberg)."We have secured the publishing rights for No Rest for the Wicked, allowing us to execute our vision without restrictions," said Moon during its recent showcase.Moon is the latest studio to break off from its publishing partner and strike out on its own. Back in 2024, Endless Dungeon maker Amplitude took the indie route after its splitting with Sega.Canadian developer Yellow Brick Games also chose to self-publish its debut title, Eternal Strands, after Private Division was gutted. That same year, Remedy Entertainment announced it too would self-publish titles like Control 2 and FBC: Firebreak, albeit with some help from Annapurna and Tencent.Just because a studio is self-publishing doesn't mean it completely abandons third-party names. Outriders developer People Can Fly aims to self-publish some of its work while still taking on contract gigs when it can, such as co-developing Gears of War: E-Day with the Coalition.No Rest for the Wicked will be Moon's first attempt at self-publishing. The two Ori games were handled by Microsoft and Xbox Game Studios.About the AuthorJustin CarterContributing Editor, GameDeveloper.comA Kansas City, MO native, Justin Carter has written for numerous sites including IGN, Polygon, and SyFy Wire. In addition to Game Developer, his writing can be found at io9 over on Gizmodo. Don't ask him about how much gum he's had, because the answer will be more than he's willing to admit.See more from Justin CarterDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like

Sonos has abandoned plans to release a streaming video player, the companys leadership announced in an all-hands call today. The product, codenamed Pinewood, was set to be Sonos next major hardware launch. It was already deep into development and has spent months in beta testing. But now the team behind it will be reassigned to other projects as interim CEO Tom Conrad reprioritizes the companys future roadmap and continues what he hopes will be a turnaround from a bruising 2024.The cancellation of Pinewood leaves Sonos without a significant new product to ship in the second half of 2025. The company most recently released the Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 at the end of last year. Internally, some employees were concerned that Pinewood would ultimately become a repeat of the Sonos Ace headphones and see the company trying to take on well-established players in a new product category.The Verge has reached out to Sonos for comment.Pinewood was designed to offer many of the same streaming video apps as other devices on the market. But as I reported last month, Sonos also planned for it to double as an HDMI switcher and support passthrough functionality for gaming console …Read the full story at The Verge.

Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr is asking the public to help him identify unnecessary regulations created by the agency so that he can eliminate them.Carr announced In re: Delete, Delete, Delete on Wednesday, in response to President Donald Trumps executive orders seeking to remove regulations across the government. One order that the FCC cited in its announcement calls for agencies to identify 10 regulations to repeal for every one they propose. Carr has so far made himself one of Trumps most loyal lieutenants, taking up his preferred policies and investigating media and tech companies Trump has long battled.For too long, administrative agencies have added new regulatory requirements in excess of their authority or kept lawful regulations in place long after their shelf life had expired, Carr says in a statement. This only creates headwinds and slows down our countrys innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. The FCC is committed to ending all of the rules and regulations that are no longer necessary. And we welcome the publics participation and feedback throughout this process.The FCC is asking for comments that identify rules and regulations that are outdated, create barriers to entry or unfairly disadvantage American-owned businesses, or have greater costs than benefits, according to the agencys public notice. Anyone wishing to comment on the initiative can do so on the FCC website for the next 30 days.