This week we again take a look at the rumours, news and happenings in the video game industry. Last week there were rumors about Starcraft 3, a battle royale mode for Halo: Infinite and Gameboy games for the Nintendo Switch. This week we take a look at big companies like EA, Ubisoft or Naughty Dog. While you can get a sneak peek here, you can find the full video of the current rumor mill in this story.
Will Ubisoft be bought out?
According to Bloomberg and Kotaku, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and the Blackstone Group are in one Purchase from Ubisoft Interested. These are two investor companies that are said to have expressed an interest in taking over the company. While talks are said to be in the early stages, Ubisoft isn’t exactly opposed to the idea.
A big difference to the times when Ubisoft tried to prevent companies like Vivendi from growing influence in their own company. On the other hand, it’s certainly an interesting offer, considering Ubisoft’s declining share price in recent years.
Scandals, a questionable release policy and numerous failed multiplayer projects have by no means helped the company in this regard. You can find more information about this situation in our article on the potential acquisition of Ubisoft.
New Uncharted confirmed?
A new personal recruiter at Naughty Dog promptly posted that they were looking for new staff for the Uncharted team is. This should not only work on new titles, but also on the “legacy” of the series. With this, whether intentionally or unintentionally, a new Uncharted or several new Uncharted parts confirmed.
Need for Speed 2022 map leaked?
The complete map of the new Need for Speed title should to have been leaked. In addition to the map, a screenshot from the game and a clip have also appeared. The city should Lake Shore City are called and their design is reminiscent of Chicago. You can find out what other rumors there were this week in our video!
Source: Reddit
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