GDC San Francisco: Gaming News Roundup
News Roundup: voldex, Sonic Rumble, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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Voldex:
* Katelynn Heil has joined Voldex as the Head of Franchise Management, reporting to CEO Alex Singer.
* Her focus will be on building and scaling the Brookhaven IP through entertainment, live experiences, brand collaborations, and consumer products.
* She will also develop voldex’s overall franchise development roadmap and identify future opportunities.
* Previously, Heil was Head of Brand Marketing and Franchise Strategy at Moonbug Entertainment.
Sonic Rumble:
* SEGA unveiled a teaser trailer for “Sonic Rumble,” a multiplayer arcade royale game.
* The game launches globally on November 5th on iOS, Android, Google Play games on PC, and Steam.
* “Sonic Rumble” features up to 32 players competing in obstacle races, survival challenges, team battles, and ring-collecting showdowns in Dr. Eggman’s Egg Toy Land.
* Players can choose from fan-favorite characters, customizable cosmetics, and strategic skill options.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows:
* “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2nd, including all content updates.
* The Switch 2 version will offer portability and touch screen support.
* The expansion pack, “Claws of Awaji,” is scheduled for release next year.
* Players control Naoe (shinobi Assassin) and Yasuke (samurai warrior), switching between them to utilize their unique playstyles.