Sony is facing continued backlash over its decision to stop producing physical game discs. It appears the company expected that pushback and reportedly imposed unusually strict social media guidelines on PlayStation employees.
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Japanese Shrine Demands Removal from Assassin’s Creed Shadows After Ubisoft Depicts Its Destruction
Ubisoft has landed in yet another controversy as the Itate Hyozu Jinja shrine in Japan has formally requested the removal of its sacred site from Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The demand comes after recently released gameplay footage revealed that the game allows players to enter the shrine—an active place of worship—and destroy its interior, including smashing items and even demolishing the temple’s altar.
Leaked Ubisoft Internal Email Comments on Recent Layoffs and Studio Closures as Company Stands at the Brink of Financial Collapse
A leaked Ubisoft internal email shows company higher ups attempting to explain recent studio closures and layoffs to the remaining employees.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Delay Was to Scale Back Yasuke After Historical Backlash
A That Park Place source has confirmed that Ubisoft delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows in order to make narrative cuts that severely limit the role of Yasuke in the story.
Japanese YouTuber Claims Video Criticizing ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Gameplay Struck Down 12 Times for ‘Hate Speech’
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been under fire for months, but the controversy has now escalated into censorship allegations. Japanese YouTuber Shohei Kondo had his gameplay critique of Assassin’s Creed Shadows removed from YouTube a reported 12 times, with “hate speech” cited as the reason for the takedown.
Ubisoft Closes a ‘Star Wars: Outlaws’ Studio, Lays Off 185 Employees as Company’s Financial Troubles Deepen Ahead of ‘Assassin’s Creed: Shadows’
Ubisoft, once a beacon of innovation and creativity in the gaming industry, continues its precipitous decline with the recent announcement of significant studio closures and widespread layoffs. The company’s struggles, marked by failed game launches, internal controversies, and strategic missteps, have culminated in a series of actions that signal a desperate attempt to salvage what remains of its once-thriving empire.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Gameplay Twitch Stream Shows a Buggy Bland Game That Put No Fears to Rest
A delay that cost Ubisoft an additional $20 million to improve and polish Assassin’s Creed Shadows has done little to sway public opinion as shown in a recent stream on YouTube.
The Development of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, How Ubisoft Managed to Make The Worst Decision Possible at Every Turn
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been a marketing disaster of epic proportions, plagued by missteps that have left both fans and Japanese audiences frustrated. From culturally insensitive decisions to baffling character choices, the game’s promotional campaign seems cursed—or perhaps just a testament to Ubisoft’s tone-deaf approach.
EXCLUSIVE: Ubisoft Seemingly Prepping for Bankruptcy Ahead of Assassin’s Creed Shadows Release as Past Failures Spell Almost Certain Doom
The end might be near for Ubisoft. The year has barely started, and it seems as though the former giant of the gaming industry is showing more signs of decline as it seemingly prepares for bankruptcy ahead of the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows. In our previous...
Assassin’s Creed Shadows New Release Date is Anniversary of The Worst Modern Domestic Terrorist Attack in Japanese History, Another Wildly Tone Deaf Ubisoft Move Toward Japanese Culture
Ubisoft’s handling of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has sparked yet another controversy, this time over its newly announced release date.
The game, delayed twice already, is now slated to launch on March 20, 2025—a date that marks the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo subway sarin attack, Japan’s deadliest modern terrorist incident. For a game purportedly steeped in Japanese history, this decision has left many questioning Ubisoft’s sincerity and sensitivity. It’s a glaring misstep in a development cycle already riddled with accusations of disrespect and historical inaccuracies.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Delayed Again, Will This Game Be The End of Ubisoft?
Ubisoft has delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows for the second time, pushing its release back to March 20, 2025. Originally set for November 12, 2024, and later moved to February 14, 2025, the game’s development continues to be plagued by delays.
Assassin’s Creed Origins Reviews Plummet Amid Game-Breaking Updates While Shill Access Media Calls it ‘Review Bombing’
Ubisoft’s troubles have mounted into 2025, with the PC version of Assassin’s Creed Origins becoming the latest casualty of the company’s ongoing woes. Steam users have flooded the game with negative reviews, dropping its recent review rating to “Mixed.”
Ubisoft Value Tanks: Market Cap Dropped 85% From 2021 to 2025
Once a titan in the gaming industry, Ubisoft has experienced a dramatic and concerning decline in value over the past four years. From a market capitalization of $12.17 billion in January 2021, the company’s value plummeted to a mere $1.78 billion by January 2025.