Workers at Ubisoft Halifax have voted overwhelmingly to form a union. Around seventy-four percent of the studio's staff, about sixty people across production, programming, design, and other roles, chose to join CWA Canada Local 30111. In a mission statement, the team framed the move as a partnership aimed at ensuring equity and stability during a turbulent period for the industry.
This follows a wave of recent unionization efforts. Just last week, developers at id Software also voted to join the CWA. This year has seen union deals and votes at other major studios like Blizzard and within ZeniMax, reflecting widespread concerns over layoffs and instability. Ubisoft itself has conducted multiple rounds of job cuts at various studios...
Halo Studios is reportedly planning full remakes for Halo 2 and Halo 3 following next year's Halo: Campaign Evolved. This info comes from series insider Rebs Gaming, who cited a former developer under NDA. The move seems like a safe play by Microsoft and studio leadership to rebuild fan trust after recent titles faced criticism, basically banking on the proven success of the original trilogy.
These remakes would follow the same blueprint as Campaign Evolved, meaning no multiplayer components and a faithful retelling of the stories, though endings might get tweaked. Both games could launch from a single hub or client. The rationale, according to sources, is that reselling remastered classics on new platforms has higher revenue potential...
Liquid Swords just dropped a big FAQ for their upcoming game, Samson: A Tyndalston Story. The studio was founded by Cristofer Sundberg from Avalanche, so influences from Just Cause and Mad Max are confirmed. You will see that legacy in the focus on physics, momentum, and vehicle combat, though they promise a more grounded vibe than Just Cause's over-the-top chaos. The game emphasizes heavy melee fights and using cars as weapons, much like Mad Max, but within its own setting.
Combat is all about improvised, functional violence. Forget preset weapon wheels. You will be grabbing stuff from the environment, like wrenches or bricks, to use as tools. Melee weapons can be stored in your car's trunk for later, but the world is your main...
Moon Studios, the team behind Ori, finally dropped details for the No Rest for the Wicked co-op update. They're calling it "No Rest for the Wicked Together," with a full release date set for January 22, 2026. An open beta for the multiplayer patch is running right now for a short while. Studio head Thomas Mahler said they built this new system because standard action RPG co-op feels lackluster, failing to capture that classic tabletop campaign vibe with friends.
Their solution uses persistent shared realms, similar to Minecraft's model, for up to four players. Once a realm is created with friends, it stays available no matter who is online, letting people progress solo and have their changes stick for the group. The team introduced a...
Samsung just fully detailed its Exynos 2600, calling it the world's first mobile chip using a 2nm GAA process. It packs a 10-core CPU setup with one C1-Ultra at 3.80GHz, three C1-Pro at 3.25GHz, and six more C1-Pro at 2.75GHz. The specs also mention an Xclipse 960 GPU, a big AI engine, and LPDDR5X support, aiming to compete directly with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and MediaTek's Dimensity 9500.
Performance claims are pretty wild. Samsung says the CPU gets a 39 percent overall boost from the new ARM v9.3 architecture and SME2 support. The neural processing unit supposedly doubles generative AI performance over the last model, hitting a 113 percent improvement. Graphics are also a focus, with GPU computing said to be twice as fast and...
A recent report indicates Naughty Dog has already begun mandating overtime for its next major project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Employees were required to work an extra eight hours weekly since late October to complete an internal demo for Sony, not for public release. Staff were also called back to the office full-time during this period.
The game remains scheduled for a mid 2027 launch, but this early crunch period worries developers about the rest of the production cycle. This pattern echoes known issues within the studio and across the AAA industry regarding unsustainable workloads. Leadership, including Neil Druckmann, had previously faced criticism and promised changes to these practices.
The mandated overtime...
Sapphire has detailed its first AM5 motherboard using the X870 chipset, the PURE X870A WIFI 7. This ATX board supports all current Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series CPUs. It uses a robust 16+2+1 phase power design with dual 8-pin connectors to handle high-end processors.
The board features four DDR5 slots capable of speeds up to 8400 MT/s and a maximum of 256 GB RAM. For storage, it provides one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, and four SATA ports. Expansion includes a full PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics, plus additional PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots.
Networking combines a 2.5 gigabit Ethernet port with integrated Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Rear connectivity highlights a USB4 Type-C port with 40 Gbps bandwidth and display support...
ASUS unveiled a themed MicroATX case, the A23 Hatsune Miku Edition, launching in Japan on December 25. The chassis is based on their PRIME A23 platform, blending character aesthetics with practical component support for standard and BTF motherboard layouts.
It accommodates large hardware, fitting graphics cards up to 380 millimeters long and CPU coolers up to 165 millimeters tall. The case supports multiple fan configurations, allowing up to three 120-millimeter or two 140-millimeter fans in the front and top. Storage options include two combo drive bays and a dedicated 2.5-inch slot.
Visual design features a white shell with turquoise and pink accents, plus logos and silhouette graphics of the virtual singer. Bundled accessories...
ASUS released a new monitor built purely for competitive esports, the ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace. This 24-inch screen uses a Super TN panel capable of a blistering 610 Hertz refresh rate when overclocked, targeting games like Counter-Strike 2. The specs prioritize insane speed, boasting a 0.1 millisecond gray-to-gray response time and roughly 0.8 milliseconds of input lag.
The monitor employs an updated backlight strobing tech called Extreme Low Motion Blur 2. ASUS claims this dual-zone system reduces motion blur more effectively than older versions while being noticeably brighter. The physical stand is compact, and features include custom aspect ratio controls for practice. A built-in AI assistant for training is mentioned, but not fully...
