You won’t believe what’s dropping tomorrow — a major Assassin’s Creed reveal, a PlayStation leadership reshuffle, a privacy complaint over a sleep app, and two release dates you should note. Here’s a clear rundown of the gaming headlines from Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: cinematic trailer premieres tomorrow
Ubisoft has confirmed that the game previously known as Assassin’s Creed Codename Red will be unveiled as Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The publisher announced a worldwide premiere of a cinematic trailer scheduled for 18:00 tomorrow. Early information also suggests a possible launch date of November 15, though leaks have complicated the rollout and Ubisoft hasn’t fully escaped prior spoilers.
Big changes at PlayStation: two bosses to replace Jim Ryan
Sony PlayStation is reorganizing its top ranks. Effective June 1, Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino will step in as the company’s new CEOs, succeeding Jim Ryan. Hulst will lead the Studio Business Group, overseeing PlayStation’s first-party development teams and adaptations for film and television. Nishino will head the Platform Business Group with primary responsibility for hardware. PlayStation has scheduled a Corporate Strategy Meeting for May 23, where further details about the company’s direction are expected; last year’s Showcase followed soon after a similar strategy session. For a deeper breakdown, see the write-up from Víctor.
Pokémon Sleep faces a formal privacy complaint in Spain
Pokémon Sleep has been reported to Spain’s Data Protection Agency amid allegations of mass collection of users’ sleep data. The complaint centers on the app gathering health-related information — including data from minors — without valid consent. The story was reported by Alberto Aguiar for Business Insider, and the team interviewed Aguiar on today’s episode to discuss the implications.
Two release dates to mark on your calendar
– Indika: The indie title Indika will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on May 17, according to the game’s official Twitter account. Reviews and impressions are already published (see Víctor’s analysis), and you can hear more in the latest Podcast Reload episode.
– The Rogue Prince of Persia: Evil Empire announced that the early access period for The Rogue Prince of Persia will begin on May 27. The studio had promised on May 12 that a new release date would follow, and yesterday’s tweet confirmed the two-week countdown to early access. This project was featured as the surprise closing item at the Triple i Initiative showcase.
Where to listen and how to support the show
This episode is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (the original post embedded players for both). The team also reminded listeners they can support the project on Patreon to gain access to exclusive content, and they promoted their other podcast offerings for those interested in more coverage.
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