Assassin’s Creed Shadows continues to underperform in sales, despite Ubisoft and access journalists trying to spin the narrative. They’re now calling it the “2nd biggest AC launch since Valhalla” — conveniently skipping over all-time comparisons to make it sound more impressive than it is. Here’s the reality as of Monday night: PS5: 510K Xbox: 250K Steam: 490K Total: ~1.25 million A big chunk of players are using Ubisoft’s $18/month rental service, not buying the game outright. Don’t fall for the gaslighting — the numbers tell the real story. Source: https://x.com/JayViperTV/status/1904328975633015096 Check out JayViper here: https://www.youtube.com/@JayViper

PC Gamer’s Andy Chalk is back at it again—writing another boot-licking puff piece defending Assassin’s Creed Shadows and pretending anyone critical of the game is just a “toxic gamer” upset about race. This time, he’s praising streamer FightinCowboy for going viral after he lashed out at viewers who dared to question the historical accuracy of a Black samurai in feudal Japan. Chalk spins the moment as some brave stand against hate, calling the Shadows launch a “big success” while completely ignoring the mediocre sales, mixed player reception, and actual cultural criticism around Ubisoft’s revisionist storytelling. According to Andy, “normal people” don’t get upset about this—translation: shut up, consume product, and don’t ask questions. Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/assassins-creed/assassins-creed-shadows-streamer-goes-viral-after-confronting-whining-commenters-normal-people-dont-get-upset-about-this-sh/ Check out JayViper here: https://www.youtube.com/@JayViper

Allentown, PA city employee LaTarsha Brown has been charged after allegedly staging a hate crime by placing a noose at her own desk. Initially reported as a racist threat, DNA evidence later matched Brown herself. She refused to give a sample, unlike her coworkers, leading to further suspicion. Brown now faces charges for making false reports and fabricating evidence. Jussie Smollett comparisons are hard to ignore. Full Story: https://x.com/JoeyMannarinoUS/status/1904260029701824971

A brand new game called "Schedule I" just dropped on Steam—made by a single developer, TVGS, with no big publisher backing. In just one hour, it skyrocketed to the #1 Global Top Seller, surpassing AAA juggernauts and knocking Assassin’s Creed Shadows down to #4. Even more shocking? It already beat AC Shadows' peak player count. This is a massive upset—and a win for indie devs everywhere. Source: https://x.com/JayViperTV/status/1904312043806572578 Sub to JayViper here: https://www.youtube.com/@JayViper

Reacting to GDC 2025 showroom floor, and while they hyped it as the biggest day of the conference, what I saw was more concerning than exciting. Among the “cool new hardware” and “experimental projects” was a game called How to Pet Your Cat. Yes, seriously. This is what GDC is showcasing now? While the industry’s bleeding money, studios are shutting down, and gamers are begging for real innovation and quality, we’re getting glorified mobile-tier petting simulators. It’s not just tone-deaf — it’s a symptom of a bigger problem. GDC used to be about pushing the boundaries of what games could do. Now it feels like a daycare for DEI-approved hobby projects. How to Pet Your Cat might seem harmless, but it represents a shift away from ambition and depth. When this is what’s getting showroom floor attention, it’s no wonder the industry is in trouble. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzmBapsNiE

Reacting to Xbox's ASL "Inclusive Leadership" Xbox dropped a video featuring some of the very people responsible for the downfall of the gaming industry. In [ASL] Inclusive Leadership at Xbox Game Studios, leaders like Mary McGuane (Obsidian, Double Fine, InXile), Kate Rayner (The Coalition), Shannon Loftis (World’s Edge), Helen Chiang (Minecraft), Kim Swift (Cloud Gaming), and Bonnie Ross (343 Industries) discuss how they’re reshaping game development—spoiler: it’s not for the better. Instead of focusing on actual game quality, innovation, or player experience, this panel is all about shifting business culture, DEI agendas, and pandering corporate nonsense. Hosted by Fiona Cherbak, this video is a perfect example of how identity politics and corporate virtue-signaling have taken priority over making great games. #Xbox #Gaming #DEI Video link: https://youtu.be/BJkpH9HEeB4?si=Q_bZtVDpHpxhGQUC

Users on r/f***ubisoft are calling out moderators for aggressively deleting comments and banning users who challenge the prevailing narrative, particularly around Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Criticism centers on how even Japanese users voicing cultural concerns are being silenced, with many accusing Reddit of shadow banning dissent and pushing an ideological echo chamber. Some argue Reddit has become a censorship-first platform, especially when it comes to political or cultural discussions, with mods accused of going on power trips and wiping legitimate critiques. The thread highlights growing frustration with the lack of open discourse on the platform. Full Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/fuckubisoft/comments/1jf1jy2/banhappy_moderators_are_nothing_new_on_reddit_but/

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he was “totally joking” when he publicly celebrated Tesla’s stock drop, claiming Elon Musk “makes him unhealthy.” The walk-back came after it was revealed that his own state pension fund holds Tesla stock. “I have to be careful about being a smartass,” Walz said. “These people have no sense of humor.” A truly impressive display of cluelessness from the man recently nominated as Vice President—possibly the biggest moron to ever hold the title. Video Source: https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1903605326999671028