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Toronto Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
SALTZMAN: July videogame releases include Toronto-made 'Angry Birds Bounce'
Angry Birds Bounce from the Rovio Toronto studio is a new spin on the highly successful mobile game franchise. Photo by Handout / Rovio Toronto While summer is generally a quieter time in the videogame world, portable games may be an exception. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account After all, you may be looking to stay entertained while sitting on an airplane or reducing the 'Are we there yet?' from impatient children in the back seat on a road trip. Or curling up on the couch during a rainy Sunday afternoon at home or the cottage. Fun fact: Canadian developers are behind a pair of hot new downloads: 'Angry Birds Bounce' from Rovio Toronto and 'Operation Scorched Jungle,' a new season for Ubisoft Montreal's popular 'Rainbow Six Mobile.' While not made in Canada, another new July release is highly recommended for kids and kids at heart: Nintendo's 'Donkey Kong Bananza' for the new Nintendo Switch 2 video game console, which can be played on the go (via its 7.9-inch screen) or when docked to play on a big-screen TV. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In case you haven't yet signed up for it, Apple Arcade is an underrated service that lets you play more than 200 games for only $8.99 a month (after one free month) and can be shared with up to five family members. Played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, these mostly high-quality games cover multiple genres, have zero ads, and you will not be nagged to pay for additional in-game content because there isn't any. An Apple Arcade exclusive, Angry Birds Bounce from the Rovio Toronto studio is a new spin on the highly successful mobile game franchise — now fusing the tried-and-true 'slingshot' mechanic with a retro arcade 'brick breaker' vibe. Your goal is to select your favourite birds, like Red and Chuck, and fling them towards the pigs at the top of the screen in order to destroy them before they can reach the bottom and inflict damage on your flock. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Along with several islands, bird upgrades, power-ups and combo attacks, the developers added its first Canadian bird since the franchise debuted in 2009. It's a blue jay, of course, named 'Gordon' — a nod to late legendary musicians Gord Downie or Gordon Lightfoot, perhaps — which can send damaging shockwaves through rows of pigs. Fun but challenging, the game is tougher than it looks. Ubisoft Montreal announced the availability of 'Operation Scorched Jungle,' a new season for its popular tactical shooter, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Mobile. Photo by Handout / Ubisoft Montreal 'Rainbow Six Mobile' gets new season Multiple award-winning studio Ubisoft Montreal announced the availability of 'Operation Scorched Jungle,' a new season for its popular tactical shooter, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Mobile. Before we get to what's new, Rainbow Six Mobile — a console-like experience available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets — is a free-to-play multiplayer action game that pits five online players against five others (in the core game mode, 'Attack vs. Defense'). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In urban environments, you'll leverage high-tech weaponry, as well as spy cameras and drones, to weed out and destroy the enemy in close-quarter skirmishes. Amazingly detailed for a mobile game, much of the environment is destructible, including walls, floors and ceilings. Choose from a roster of more than 20 highly-trained Operators, each with their own unique abilities, special weapons and attacks, and gadgets. The new 'Operation Scorched Jungle' season adds new limited-time game modes (like the intense 'Bomb on Fire'), extra maps to complement the existing ones (like 'Bank,' 'Border,' and 'Oregon'), special in-game events, and a brand-new Operator, Capitao. Ubisoft Montreal says players can expect new seasonal updates every two months for more consistent content drops. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Note: While free to play, there is the option to pay for content in the game, such as packs of platinum, the in-game currency. It's rated for players age 17 and older because of realistic violence. Donkey Kong Bananza is the latest major release for the mega-popular Nintendo Switch 2 system. Photo by Handout / Nintendo Going bananas over the latest 'Donkey Kong' Also featuring destructible environments but appropriate for kids 10 and older, Donkey Kong Bananza ($99.99) is the latest major release for the mega-popular Nintendo Switch 2 system, which debuted at the start of June. And this '3D platformer'-style game is a blast. In Donkey Kong Bananza, the affable ape teams up with the young Pauline — yes, Mario's main squeeze Kong kidnapped in the original 1981 arcade game — to help navigate an enormous underground world. Across several subterranean locations, Kong will punch through breakable rock and other materials, solve puzzles, fight enemies, upgrade his abilities, initiate animal-like transformations, and complete missions — all to recover stolen banana-shaped gems (called Banandium) from a group of villainous primates. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Without giving too much away, Pauline's side story is highly enjoyable, too. The game is super fun on Nintendo Switch 2's gorgeous display but even better when you get home (or to a hotel room) to play on a much larger screen. Along with its single-player mode, Donkey Kong Bananza offers a 2-player 'co-op' (cooperative) option, where one player plays as Donkey Kong and the other controls Pauline, who rides on DK's shoulders and leverages her powerful voice to blast a path through rock and knock out baddies. (And shhhh, there's also a hidden 'DK Artist' mode.) While $100 is quite steep for a videogame, 'Bananza' can take you well over 50 hours to see and complete everything — not including its high replayability factor. — Based in Toronto, Marc Saltzman is the host of the Tech It Out podcast ( and the author of the book, Apple Watch For Dummies (Wiley). World MMA Toronto & GTA Celebrity Tennis
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ubisoft Still Working On That Prince Of Persia Remake That Was Announced In 2020
Remember that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake Ubisoft announced back in 2020? The one that was supposed to launch four years ago? Well, it's still in development according to a new update from the publisher after the game was a no-show during Summer Game Fest. Back in September 2020, Ubisoft announced a remake of 2003's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. It was set to launch in 2021 and was being developed by Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Mumbai. But then in December 2020, the game was delayed until March 2021. In February 2021, it was delayed again with no new release date given. Over a year later, in May 2022, Ubisoft announced that Ubisoft Montréal—the studio behind the original Sands of Time—was taking over the project. And it was then revealed that development on the remake was essentially starting over. At Summer Game Fest 2024, Ubisoft re-announced the Sands of Time remake with a tiny teaser and a new 2026 release date. That brings us to today, when Ubisoft really wants you all to know that things are going great. Promise! On June 16, over a week after Summer Game Fest 2025 wrapped up, Ubisoft shared a small update about the Sands of Time remake. Some fans were nervous that the game might have been delayed again or canceled after it went unmentioned during any SGF-related event or showcase. Ubisoft has now said that's not the case, claiming the game is still 'deep' in development. 'Yep, we're still deep in the game — exploring, building, and ensuring the sands move with purpose,' said Ubisoft on Monday. 'This game is being crafted by a team that truly cares, and they're pouring their hearts (and a lot of coffee) into every step. Thank you for sticking with us.' In a follow-up message on Twitter, Ubisoft told people to go check out a different, already released entry in the series, The Rogue Prince of Persia, while 'development continues behind the scenes.' you go. Ubisoft is still remaking Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. If it lands its 2026 release date, it will be out just in time to celebrate the original game's 23-year anniversary. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to add friends in Rainbow Six Siege X?
(Image via Ubisoft Montreal) Rainbow Six Siege X just dropped with its sleek new interface and gameplay upgrades. Whether you're a returning operator or fresh boots on the ground, one thing's for sure: the game is more fun with friends. But with the all-new UI revamp in Siege X , even seasoned players might find the friend system a little unfamiliar. This guide will show you exactly how to add friends in Rainbow Six Siege X in the fastest, cleanest way possible, no matter what platform you're on. Step 1: Launch the Game (All Platforms) First things first — fire up Rainbow Six Siege X on your platform of choice. This could be: PC (via Steam or Epic Games) Console (PlayStation or Xbox) Ubisoft Connect (the ecosystem that ties everything together) No matter where you launch from, Ubisoft Connect will always be active in the background. It's the bridge between your game and your social squad. Rainbow Six Siege X - Official Launch Trailer Step 2: Access the Social Menu Once you're on the main screen (you'll see your operator standing by), look near the Playlist tab for a 'Social' or 'Friends' keybind. It's usually in the top-right corner of the screen. On PC, press the key indicated (commonly Shift+F2) On Console, use the designated controller button (usually Options or Menu) This opens up the Social Menu, your one-stop hub for friend requests, parties, and invites. Step 3: Use Ubisoft Connect to Add Friends Once inside the Social Menu, you'll see an option to open Ubisoft Connect. That's where you can add new friends. Here's how: Open Ubisoft Connect overlay from the Social Menu In the search bar, type your friend's exact Ubisoft username Click on their profile and hit "Add Friend" If they've sent you a request, you'll see it under the three-dot menu Pro Tip : Ubisoft usernames are case-sensitive and symbols matter. Double-check before hitting enter. Step 4: Invite Friends to Your Party Once added, your friends will appear under the 'Friends' tab. Select their name Hit "Invite to Party" Wait for them to accept! From there, you can jump into Core Siege, Dual Front, or any of the new Operation Daybreak playlists. How to Add Players from Previous Matches in Rainbow Siege X? Played with a cool random teammate? You can add them too! Open the Scoreboard from the match summary Select the player's name Press the Ubisoft Connect button to send a request directly That's it! Ubisoft may have redesigned the interface, but the process is still smooth once you get the hang of it. Squad up, strategize, and dominate—because Siege is best played with allies who've got your six.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Unannounced Far Cry Game Headed for Development Hell
It's been quite a while since we've seen a new game from Ubisoft. The Giancarlo Esposito-led Far Cry 6 was the last entry in the long-running series, which did totally fine critically. As such, it seems like it might be time for another open-world adventure, but unfortunately for fans of the franchise, one of the two Far Cry games reportedly in development is going back to the drawing board. A new report from Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming claims a Far Cry extraction shooter codenamed Maverick has been rebooted. This particular project began as the multiplayer component for Far Cry 7 (codenamed Blackbird), which then spun-off from the main entry in early 2023. However, it seems the game wasn't quite up to the quality standards of Ubisoft leading to the project getting rebooted. The report also claims that Ubisoft Montreal will collaborate with Ubisoft Sherbrooke during its new prototyping phase. Project Maverick was said to be set in Alaska. It seems it is pretty similar to most extraction shooters and had players face off against wild animals, AI soldiers, and other players. 'That's according to several sources familiar with the projects development, who said that the 'writing was on the wall' for a number of months,' reads the report. 'It was said that the final nail in the coffin came after its dedicated tech team called Talisker (also the old name of Far Cry 7 before it morphed into two separate projects), moved from Maverick to be fully dedicated to Blackbird in late December to ensure the project stays on track.' Specifics on the reasoning behind rebooting the project are unknown. However, the report implies it could potentially be due to Ubisoft's recent struggles and the company's attempt to create a more efficient workflow among its teams. Ubisoft's next release is Assassin's Creed Shadows, which launches on March 20. It seems like it's a pretty imperative title as the company has been under pressure for the past year. Its ugly Star Wars Outlaws release, paired with multiple studio closures, seem to have been the last straw now as the Guillemot family and Tencent have mulled over a new venture which would see the Chinese tech company take control of some of Ubisoft's IP. The post Unannounced Far Cry Game Headed for Development Hell – Report appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
