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Ubisoft said Tuesday it was investigating a suspected data security breach, in the latest cyberattack against a major actor in the video game industry. Hackers attempted to snatch 900 gigabytes from Ubisoft servers but the French studio's security team rebuffed the breach on Thursday, according to malware information website vx-underground.

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Avatar Frontiers of Pandora is set to be released on December 7, 2023, as confirmed during Ubisoft Forward 2023. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, PC, and Amazon Luna. For eager fans awaiting the release, the key question is at what time the game will become accessible. As per the information provided by the PlayStation Store, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora is slated to be released at 00:00 am in your local time zone. This means that players in Asia and Europe will have access to the game earlier than those in North America. However, it's noted that this timing might be subject to change as the release day draws near. Players who make a purchase will be rewarded with the 'Child of Two Worlds Pack,' offering a cosmetic and a weapon skin for customization of their in-game character. As of now, this is the extent of the information available regarding the release time for Avatar Frontiers of Pandora. Additional details are expected to surface as the release date approaches. PC players, in particular, may be interested in learning the amount of hard drive space required for their upcoming Avatar Adventure.

Rainbow Six Siege's Year 8 season 4, Operation Deep Freeze, brings substantial changes to the game. The release date, initially set for November 28, 2023, has been delayed by Ubisoft for further testing, with no specified duration. Operation Deep Freeze marks the end of Year 8 and introduces Tubarao, a new operator from Portugal. Tubarao's primary gadget, the Zoto Canister, is a throwable device releasing freezing gas, deactivating gadgets, exposing footprints, and slowing down attacks. Tubarao can complement defenders like Bandit and Pulse. The Defender AI playlist debuts with Operation Deep Freeze, replacing Terrorist Hunt. This playlist allows players to go solo or team up against a stack of five AI bots, mirroring casual matches. Frag Grenades have been reworked — they can no longer be cooked and will now fuze two seconds after bouncing off a surface. IQ, Lion, Sens, Osa, and Blackbeard have gained access to these grenades. The Marketplace, a novel concept, is introduced in Rainbow 6 Siege. In-game Credits, the premium currency, are used to trade items with the community. The Marketplace beta will be launched in Y8S4, offering various cosmetics and headgear. A full release is scheduled for Year 9, and registration for beta access is available on Ubisoft's official website. Operation Heavy Mettle, the current season, extends beyond November 27, ensuring a seamless transition to Operation Deep Freeze, the fourth and final season of Year 8. Year 9 content is anticipated to follow.

Assassin’s Creed maker, the gaming giant Ubisoft, is launching a new set of non-fungible token (NFT) avatars for the popular metaverse game The Sandbox for 120 SAND each, enabling players to earn SAND along the way.

Gaming giant Ubisoft will hold a free Ethereum non-fungible token (NFT) mint for its upcoming game Champions Tactics.

Lido DAO’s LDO price has jumped over 22% in the past week, positioning it as potentially one of the best crypto to buy now.

GTA 6 might offer opportunities for earning money through white-collar crime. Leaked gameplay videos indicate that the game will feature purchasable properties and businesses that could potentially be used for money laundering.

Ubisoft has unveiled key details regarding the streaming of Activision Blizzard video games after Microsoft acquisition. In a recent blog post, Chris Early, Ubisoft's Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, provided further details on the company's strategies. The French gaming publisher will have the ability to license the streaming rights to various cloud gaming platforms. It is worth noting that the blog does not explicitly state whether Microsoft can acquire a license for Xbox Cloud Streaming. Early explained that the agreement encompasses all of Activision Blizzard's existing games, as well as all games to be released in the next 15 years. Ubisoft's initial plan is to stream these games via Ubisoft+. In due course, these games are expected to become available on services such as Amazon Luna, where Ubisoft maintains a presence. Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including «Call of Duty» to better compete with industry leader Sony. Originally unveiled in January 2022, the biggest deal in the gaming industry cleared its final big hurdle — an approval from Britain — earlier in the day after Microsoft agreed to sell streaming rights for Activision's games to allay competition concerns. The completion is a major win for the U.S. tech firm in its push to attract more people to its Xbox consoles and Game Pass subscription service. Microsoft's gaming revenue trails that of Sony, whose PlayStation consoles outsell the Xbox.

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XDefiant emerged on the scene in July 2021 as a part of the Tom Clancy universe but it has now been facing various issues. It piqued the interest of the gaming community, especially Call of Duty fans, who saw it as a promising competitor. Mark Rubin, Ubisoft Executive Producer, shed more light on the game in June during Ubisoft Forward.

(Reuters) -Microsoft is aiming to close its $69 billion deal for «Call of Duty» publisher Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) on Oct. 13 if it gets approval from Britain's antitrust regulator, the Verge reported on Friday, citing a source.

Microsoft is aiming to close its $69 billion deal for "Call of Duty" publisher Activision Blizzard on Oct. 13 if it gets approval from Britain's antitrust regulator, the Verge reported on Friday, citing a source. The Xbox maker had in July extended the cutoff date for the deal to Oct. 18 to get more time to secure approval from the UK.

Ubisoft's once-annualized action game series. For devoted Assassin’s Creed enthusiasts, the excitement is palpable. Here are the release details for Assassin’s Creed Mirage based on your platform and time zone. Release Time on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S Assassin’s Creed Mirage officially debuts on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, spanning PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Ubisoft has adopted a staggered release approach, so your playtime will hinge on your chosen platform. For console players, Assassin’s Creed Mirage will unlock at the stroke of midnight, local time, on Oct. 5. Those on Xbox consoles can preload the game now, while PlayStation console users can commence their downloads starting at midnight, local time, on Oct. 3. Impressively, Mirage maintains a modest file size, standing at just 32 GB on PS5. If you’re an avid PC gamer, the release times for Assassin’s Creed Mirage are as follows:

Ubisoft's next addition to the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, was initially planned as an expansion for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla but has now become a standalone game. Here's what you need to know.

Creed Mirage m Creed Mirage marking a significant milestone in the history of the series. This release not only marks the triumphant return of the franchise but also represents a return to its classic gameplay roots. Following the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla nearly three years ago, it became evident that while there was nothing inherently wrong with the RPG title, player interest in Ubisoft's long-standing adventure game had waned. It's important to note that as of now, there is no official confirmation from either Ubisoft or Microsoft regarding Assassin's Creed Mirage coming to Xbox Game Pass. No trailers or listings have hinted at such an inclusion. While this news may be disappointing for Game Pass subscribers, it's essential to remember that the service already boasts a vast library of games, with many more anticipated additions on the horizon.Assassin's Creed Mirage is scheduled for release on October 5 for multiple platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It's worth mentioning that Ubisoft moved the release date forward by a week from its initial October 12 date, and it will be available at a price of $50 USD, a notable discount compared to the new industry standard of $70. During the recent Apple Wonderlust Event, it was also announced that an iPhone 15 Pro version of Assassin's Creed Mirage is in development and expected to launch in early 2024. This version will mark the first time a mainline Assassin's Creed game runs natively on iOS. With Assassin's Creed Mirage exploring 9th-century Baghdad through the perspective of Basim, the franchise continues its tradition of delving into various historical eras in both European and Middle Eastern history.

-Britain's antitrust regulator on Friday said Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s restructured acquisition of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) «opens the door» to the deal being cleared.

Assassin's Creed Mirage' was showcased at Gamescom in Cologne. The game, developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux, offers a glimpse into medieval Baghdad. The presentation took place during the influential German video game convention and is scheduled to release on October 5, 2023, for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The trailer, named «The Round City of Baghdad,» provides a cinematic view of 9th-century Baghdad during its Golden Age. It also delves into the history of the main character, Basim, and the core concept of the Assassin's Creed. Basim voices, «My sword spares the innocent, but not the order of the ancients.» The trailer offers glimpses of stealth and acrobatic gameplay atop the buildings of the Middle Eastern city. Ubisoft Bordeaux's art director, Jean-Luc Sala, discussed the meticulous process of city reconstruction. Drawing on writings from contemporary scholars and collaborating with historians both within and outside Ubisoft, the team aimed to capture Baghdad's authentic essence while incorporating a park-oriented style of play. Sala shed light on Basim's development, a character familiar to fans from the previous installment, Assassin's Creed Valhalla. In 'Mirage,' Basim is depicted as an apprentice still grasping the Creed and the Assassin's way. Sala described him as somewhat naive and grappling with identity, finding purpose through the Creed. Regarding the educational Discovery Tour mode seen in recent series releases, Sala revealed its absence in 'Mirage.' Instead, players will encounter collectibles dispersed throughout the game map in the form of codex pages. To gather all the codex pages, players must explore the in-game world extensively.

Activision Blizzard proposes to sell its streaming rights to Ubisoft Entertainment in a fresh attempt to win approval from UK Competition and Markets Authority for its $69 billion sale to Microsoft. The shares of Activision were trading 1.1% higher, while Microsoft was up 0.7% before noon in New York. Shares of Ubisoft listed in Paris closed 8.8% higher.

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