Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Activision may release this year’s Call of Duty on PS4 and Xbox One to capitalize on last-gen gamers. Call of Duty 2025 is reportedly in development for these consoles, aligning with Microsoft’s strategy to maximize sales across platforms. Activision could launch this year’s Call of Duty game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles to squeeze out another year’s worth of spending from gen 8 gamers. VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES Call of Duty

TL;DR: WB Discovery’s video games unit faced significant losses in 2024, with major failures from titles like Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League. WB Discovery has commented on the commercial failures of its video games unit, telling investors that what happened in 2024 probably won’t happen again. VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES WBD just posted up its Q4 2024 results, and included in the report is an update on the WB Games division. Recent reports

TL;DR: The handheld PC market is projected to reach nearly 8 million shipments by the end of the year, driven by the success of devices like the Steam Deck. The handheld PC market could hit cumulative shipments of nearly 8 million by the end of the year, analyst firm IDC predicts. VIEW GALLERY – 4 IMAGES The nascent handheld gaming PC segment has grown considerably over the years; led technically by the Switch’s mega success,

TL;DR: Microsoft’s new generative AI, Muse, aims to create customized gaming experiences by generating procedural gameplay from user inputs. It will be trained using first-party games, with developers having the option to opt out. Muse could integrate with user-created mods, enhancing game diversity and persistence. Microsoft is experimenting with Muse using data from the game Bleeding Edge. Microsoft’s new generative AI tech could be compatible with user-generated content and pave the way to a new

TL;DR: Ubisoft confirmed leaks of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, advising players to avoid spoilers as leaked footage does not reflect the final game. The game, delayed past the holiday season, is crucial for Ubisoft’s financial recovery. Preorders are promising, tracking similarly to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, indicating potential success. Ubisoft has officially confirmed that the Assassin’s Creed Shadows leaks are indeed happening, and warns players to avoid any footage or details about the game. VIEW GALLERY –