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Welcome to the latest edition of Gamers Digest, the gaming and esports newsletter where we bring you the hottest news, updates, and insights from the world of video games and competitive gaming.

This week in gaming saw augmented reality mobile game developer Niantic undergoing significant layoffs and project cancellations to shift its focus towards smash hit, Pokémon GO, while Blizzard Entertainment’s trade show, BlizzCon, returns in-person after four years with tickets starting at USD$300.

In the realm of announcements, gamers and 2000s Nickelodeon fans rejoice as the game trailer for ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance’ drops, revealing a whole lot of new information about the new action-adventure title featuring Aang and the original team. Additionally, Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is set to receive a remake, whilst the developer’s other pirate-themed game, “Skull and Bones”, remains in development with no news on its release.

Finally, in general gaming and community news, there was an attempted boycott against Call of Duty after Activision Blizzard removed a gun skin bundle from the game in the name of LGBTQ+ inclusion and safety. Luckily, it seems as if the attempted boycott was just that, an attempt.

Image via Niantic

Niantic Lays Off Hundreds and Cancels Even More Projects To Focus On Pokemon Go

www.gamepur.com/news/niantic-lays-off-hundreds-and-cancels-even-more-projects-to-focus-on-pokemon-go

BlizzCon returns with tickets starting at $300

www.destructoid.com/blizzcon-2023-tickets-start-at-300-will-be-streamed-for-free

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance Revealed

www.escapistmagazine.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-quest-for-balance-trailer

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is getting a remake, but Skull and Bones is still lost at sea

dotesports.com/general/news/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-is-getting-a-remake-but-skull-and-bones-is-still-lost-at-sea

That Anti-LGBTQ 'Call of Duty' Boycott Has Utterly Failed

www.themarysue.com/that-anti-lgbtq-call-of-duty-boycott-has-utterly-failed