Ubisoft just killed its Halifax studio right after it unionized, but says the shutdown was decided “well before” — over 70 developers have been affected

News broke on Wednesday morning that Ubisoft is closing its Halifax studio. The information came from an internal email obtained by VGC. Ubisoft, the company behind mobile games like Assassin’s Creed Rebellion and Rainbow Six Mobile, is restructuring and cutting costs, and the Halifax location is part of those changes.

There’s a new Xbox and PC gaming showcase in town that puts games first, while saying no to paid placements — here’s where, when, and how to watch it

As a researcher observing the gaming landscape, I’ve been following a new showcase that launched on December 29, 2025. What’s really interesting is that it was built by content creators committed to bringing authentic enthusiasm and discussion back to game reveals – and they’re doing it without requiring companies to pay for featured spots. It’s a really unique approach.