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Arc Raiders' staggering success seems to have opened up the extraction genre for more players... by changing what the genre means.
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In 2025, Ubisoft Actually Evolved. Was It For The Better?
Since 2019, Ubisoft's fortunes have been spiralling the drain, occasionally buoyed by isolated mega-hits like AC Valhalla and their ageing live services. They've been embattled, admitted defeat, and this year saw the fruits of their planning and regrouping. Has it really worked?
2025: The Year Ubisoft Almost Lost Everything
2025 saw Ubisoft almost lose everything, but the ruling family wouldn't give up without a fight.
Turtle's 2026 Looks Grim, But Blizzard's Looks Great
Blizzard's new president is "competent", and that means their future is looking pretty bright. Turtle's, on the other hand... looks weighed down by the lawsuit fallout.
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