AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTragic Ubisoft Update: Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and a key figure behind Assassin’s Creed, has died in a plane crash near La Baule-Escoublac, France; authorities say an investigation is underway. PC & Console Service Changes: Codemasters’ Grid Legends will lose online multiplayer features on Sept. 11, 2026 (PS and Xbox only); single-player stays playable. Steam Freebies: Steam is running a free-play weekend with multiple titles (June 20–22), plus other short free periods for select games. New DLC Spotlight: Dave the Diver’s Into the Jungle DLC is out now, with updated start requirements and a much longer post-game run. AI for Games: Snap is reportedly spinning off its AI video generation unit into a standalone company, Dotmo, aimed at interactive gaming experiences. Gaming Safety & Policy: Parents in Scotland’s Borders claim an esports curriculum push could increase gambling-style harms and addiction risks. Research Watch: Yale researchers report a brain-computer interface that can help people play games using brain activity aligned with natural brain routes. Esports Roadmap (PH): Riot expands Wild Rift grassroots with Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open, feeding into Smash 2026. Industry Business: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has reportedly dismantled the long-running senior leadership team structure to move faster in the AI era.
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