Author: Jacob Chambers

The Ubisoft publisher cuts 124 jobs

Ubisoft’s Montreal studio (Assassin’s Creed) was the hardest hit, cutting 98 jobs. Ubisoft is cutting 124 jobs as part of a global reorganization. Some affected positions include administration, IT, and Ubisoft’s IT and SFX teams. It’s doing this to improve operations and company efficiency. Notably, this restructure won’t affect production teams. “These are not decisions ...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is The “Fastest-Selling” Mario Game Ever

Nintendo’s latest 2D platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, debuted on Switch last month and is a hit. The “biggest release” and “fastest-selling” Super Mario title sold 4.3 million units worldwide in two weeks, according to Nintendo’s latest financial results. “Super Mario related titles also tend to sell consistently over a long period of time. We ...

Nintendo Says Mario Movie Had “Positive Impact” on Game Sales

Nintendo’s Mario Movie, released earlier this year, has greatly boosted Super Mario game sales and downloads. Nintendo saw immediate year-on-year sales increases for its evergreen Switch titles after 169.84 million viewers and $1,361,250,000 billion in global box-office revenue. Nintendo’s Mario mobile game app downloads and merchandise sales increased year-over-year: “Sell-through of evergreen titles related to ...

Splatoon 3’s Next Splatfest Begins This Month With Regional Themes

After Halloween, Splatoon 3’s next Splatfest has been announced for November 18–19, with a three-team battle in the Splatlands. Regional themes will change the format of this next one. Yes, your region’s Splatfest question and optional teams will vary, so check now. This time in Europe, “What’s your go-to greeting?” includes Team Handshake, Fist Bump, ...

The Free Spin-Off to PS5’s Most Anticipated Game Is Out Now

You recall Phantom Blade Zero, right? The game was announced during a State of Play broadcast and seems too good to be true. S-GAME released Phantom Blade Executioners, a free-to-play side-scrolling spin-off, on PS5 while that ambitious adventure is still a while away. The “fast-paced action game” promises a “rich storyline of kung-fu adventures” and ...

My Sandrock Experience Gets Major Update, Here Are The Patch Notes

After its Switch release on November 2, 2023, Pathea Games released an extensive patch for My Time at Sandrock. We reported several technical issues at launch in our review of the game, and while this patch won’t fix everything, it will at least address many of them. Let’s examine what’s included: Critical Issues Fixed: – Fixed ...

Technical Analysis of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 by Digital Foundry

Last week, Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 hit the Switch, and Digital Foundry has released its technical analysis. DF says it “could, and should have been so much more” because Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, and 3 have “limited enhancements” compared to previous versions. “The first MGS, for example, runs via an ...

The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom amiibo is here

Nintendo released more than WarioWare: Move It! today. As a reminder, Nintendo is also releasing two stunning amiibo based on two popular characters from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Princess Zelda and Ganondorf arrive today after Link’s May release. As mentioned, these amiibo unlock two new paraglider fabrics in Link’s latest adventure. ...

Nintendo Switch Super Mario RPG Previews

Before its November 17th Nintendo Switch release, Square Enix’s Super Mario RPG released its final previews. For those who haven’t seen Nintendo Life’s “hands-on” of this upcoming Switch game, it’s looking great. The remake may be the most accurate we’ve played. How do other critics view this new Super Mario RPG? Continue reading: IGN: “Super ...

Next week, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 hits Switch

The sixth wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC arrives next week on November 9th, including eight new courses and four new characters. The add-ons will always be available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass users and those who bought them separately. What is new this time? The Nintendo Direct revealed four new racers—Diddy ...