Ubisoft Continues Buyout Talks, Tencent Reportedly Wants More Say Over Future Board Decisions

For some time now, Ubisoft has been facing difficulties, as one after another of its major releases underperformed, including Skull and Bones, XDefiant, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Star Wars Outlaws, and others. This trend has only made the company’s situation more precarious over time. Recently, rumors circulated that the company was in discussions with Tencent – a partial owner of Ubisoft – to go private. Now, additional information about these negotiations has come to light.

Star Wars Vintage Colletion Jabba the Hutt Playset Is Back

In July of 2023, a highly anticipated Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 3.75-inch-scale Jabba the Hutt playset was unveiled by Hasbro, causing quite a buzz among fans. Initially available exclusively through Hasbro Pulse, it quickly sold out, leaving many disappointed. Fortunately, additional stock has become available at Entertainment Earth, priced at the standard $89.99 and offering free U.S. shipping. This item is scheduled for release in January 2025, so act fast to secure yours, as another sellout seems imminent. Be sure to monitor this Amazon link in case it appears there as well, potentially at a regular price.

Wanderstop Launches on March 11th, 2025

Following a postponement into the next year, the charmingly titled game “Wanderstop” on Ivy Road is now officially set to debut on March 11th, 2025, for both PS5 and PC platforms. Known for creating “The Stanley Parable”, Davey Wreden serves as the leader of this project. The narrative revolves around Alta, a former boxing champion who now runs a tea shop.