Assassin’s Creed Shadows dev says the open-world game aims to be “respectful as possible to Japanese culture, but creative choices are made on our side” “We are working with experts” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas offered some mixed messages in response to the criticism ofBlack Samurai Yasukein the lead-up toAssassin’s Creed Shadows.One dev called out Elon Musk for “feeding hatred"in the whole ordeal, while a month laterUbisoft apologized for promotional material that “caused concern within the Japanese community....

A year later, Unity cancels its controversial Runtime Fee “effective immediately” Unity’s new CEO says price changes “needn’t come in a novel and controversial new form” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A year after it was announced,Unity’s highly controversial Runtime Feehas been canceled “effective immediately.” In case you somehow missed it, Unity’s original plan was to charge game developers using its engine a fee every time someone installs their game after a certain threshold, but it was met withswift and united backlash from the game development community, which led the company toissue a formal apologyand eventuallywalk back some of the more contentious aspects of the Runtime Fee....

10 years after Flappy Bird’s creator declared “I cannot take this anymore,” the “Flappy Bird Foundation” has bizarrely snatched the rights to bring the game back to life Somehow, Flappy Bird returned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10 years ago, the free mobile game Flappy Bird suddenly became a viral hit - and was just as suddenly delisted when its creator began to fear that it was too addictive for its own good....

The Penguin first reactions call it a “near-perfect mobster story” and a “spiritual sequel to The Sopranos” The reviews are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions for The Penguin starring Colin Farrell have arrived – and some people are calling it one of the best comic book TV shows of all time. The new series sees Farrell reprise his villain role from Matt Reeves' The Batman as he attempts to seize control of Gotham....

Dune: Prophecy star teases her character and says that the sci-fi series “isn’t like Star Wars” Exclusive: Emily Watson previews Valya Harkonnen and her “f***ed-up family” in the Dune prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10,000 years before Paul Atreides became versed in the ways of the Bene Gesserit, two Harkonnen sisters forged their own destiny, helping bring the religious group to life....