On Thursday, French video game developer Ubisoft announced the creation of a new subsidiary, into which Chinese tech giant Tencent will invest 1.16 billion euros (approximately 1.25 billion dollars). This strategic decision aims to consolidate Ubisoft’s major brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, under one structure. The new entity is valued at around 4 billion euros, and the deal is expected to be finalized by the end of 2025.

Microsoft $MSFT has made a significant advancement in artificial intelligence technology by introducing a new model called Muse. This initiative opens up new horizons for creating scenes in video games, which typically require manual programming and animation by developers.