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Rainbow Six: Patriots Eliminated from GameStop Database

It seems that large retailer GameStop has eliminated Rainbow Six: Patriots from its internal database, meaning it will no longer accept any pre-orders for the tactical shooter that was revealed a few years ago by Ubisoft. Rainbow 6: Patriots was supposed to be the next installment in the long running shooter series ...

18 May 2013
09:41 GMT

Ubisoft: PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 Will Allow Gamers to Express Themselves

Video game publisher Ubisoft believes that many gamers are eager to adopt the next generation of home consoles as long as both Sony and Microsoft give them the means to express themselves. Yves Guillemot, the chief executive officer of Ubisoft, tells investors that “Customization, or curating, is a huge growth...

18 May 2013
06:24 GMT

Ubisoft: Watch Dogs Benefited from Design Restrictions

Jonathan Morin, the creative director working on Watch Dogs at Ubisoft, says that his team benefited from the existence of limits during the development process, as they managed to create a complex open city for players to explore. He tells the official PlayStation Blog that “If you want to make a game that ha...

17 May 2013
20:31 GMT

PlayStation 4 Version of Watch Dogs Has Improved AI and Other Elements

Watch Dogs on the PlayStation 4 may be the same core experience as on the PlayStation 3, but Ubisoft Montreal has mentioned that it had a few areas that have been improved due to the next-gen console's power. The AI behavior, the wind or water simulation, and other such aspects have been enhanced. Watch Dogs ...

17 May 2013
05:44 GMT

Developer: Watch Dogs’ Aidan Pierce Is Street Smart, Media Shy

Watch Dogs, the coming project from Ubisoft, has offered a lot of information on the game world and its themes of surveillance and security, but until now, the development team has not detailed the origins and ideas of the main character. Jonathan Morin, the creative director of the team, says that Aidan Pierce is d...

17 May 2013
05:42 GMT

Ubisoft: Call of Duty Is the Leading Franchise for Current Console Generation

Video game publisher Ubisoft reveals that the Call of Duty series from Activision Blizzard is the top selling franchise at physical retail for the current generation of home consoles. The investor presentation that the company has put together takes into account data from 2005 to 2012. The list includes: Call of ...

16 May 2013
13:41 GMT

Rainbow Six: Patriots Coming to PS4 and Xbox 720 from Ubisoft Toronto – Report

A brand new report has surfaced online hinting that Rainbow Six: Patriots is still in development at Ubisoft Toronto and that it's going to be released for next-generation consoles, like the PlayStation 4 or Xbox 720. Rainbow 6: Patriots was revealed to the world some time ago with a controversial trailer and a...

16 May 2013
08:17 GMT

Watch Dogs Can Sell as Well or Better than Assassin's Creed 1, Ubisoft Believes

Watch Dogs, the all-new game coming this November from Ubisoft's Montreal studio, has the potential to sell as well or even better than the original Assassin's Creed title, at least according to the company. Watch Dogs is one of the few all-new intellectual properties set to debut this year, and Ubisoft ha...

16 May 2013
07:29 GMT

Ubisoft Has Two Unannounced Games in Development, One New Property

Video game publisher Ubisoft says that it is currently working on two unannounced projects and that one of them is an entirely new intellectual property. The announcement comes from Yves Guillemot, the chief executive officer of the company, and was made during a call with investors that was attended by GamesIndustr...

15 May 2013
18:50 GMT

1666 Development Suspended by Ubisoft Indefinitely

Video game publisher Ubisoft informs that it is suspending development on the recently announced 1666, one of the titles that the company has picked up at auction from THQ with the intention of launching in the coming years. During an investor call quoted by GamesIndustry.biz, the company failed to work with Patrice...

15 May 2013
18:38 GMT

ZombiU Sequel Is in Prototype Phase

A developer working at Ubisoft’s Montpellier studio says that a sequel to ZombiU is at the moment in the prototype stage and that it might take time before official information is offered to the fan community. Jean-Philippe Caro, a creative director at the company, writes via Twitter, “@KingreX32 thank you for...

14 May 2013
07:36 GMT

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Trailer Talks Piracy, Realism

The development team at Ubisoft working on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is delivering a new trailer for the coming title, designed to offer information on the historical influences for the game and on how the phenomenon of piracy will be approached. The official description reads, "In the Caribbean, desperat...

13 May 2013
17:13 GMT

Watch Dogs Allows for Stealth and Combat-Heavy Play Styles

Watch Dogs, the upcoming action adventure game from Ubisoft, allows for different play styles, including stealth and combat-heavy ones, as developer Ubisoft Montreal wants to make sure everyone is attracted to the title. Ubisoft is set to release Watch Dogs this fall, and quite a few new details surfaced last week t...

13 May 2013
13:31 GMT

Ubisoft: Watch Dogs Will Seamlessly Mix Single and Multiplayer

Watch Dogs is still more than six months away from launch but the development team at Ubisoft Montreal is keen to introduce more information about the game, including how it will mix single and multiplayer modes in new and interesting ways. The official PlayStation European blog says that the development team is not...

10 May 2013
14:31 GMT

Watch Dogs Gets Freshly Leaked Screenshots

Watch Dogs, the upcoming open world action game from Ubisoft Montreal, has just received a brand new series of fresh screenshots.The images show off protagonist Aiden Pearce in a variety of new situations, including some intense car chases. Watch Dogs takes place in a version of Chicago where everything's contr...

10 May 2013
08:16 GMT

Might & Magic: Heroes VI – Shades of Darkness Review (PC)

Might & Magic: Heroes VI – Shades of Darkness is a long name for a video game, and a bad sign when it comes to the quality of the experience offered by the expansion created by Ubisoft. There are two new campaigns to enjoy, one focused on the new Dark Elves and their Dungeon city, and another linked to the Nec...

9 May 2013
10:31 GMT

Assassin’s Creed Creator Terminated by Ubisoft Montreal

Patrice Desilets, the creator of the concept on which Assassin’s Creed is based, has been fired by video game publisher Ubisoft only a few months after he rejoined the company coming from THQ. The developer tells Polygon that, “I was notified of this termination in person, handed a termination notice and...

8 May 2013
07:12 GMT

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Sequel Is Planned – Rumor

Michael Biehn, the actor who voices Sergeant Rex “Power” Colt in Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, says that the spin-off video game might become a full-fledged franchise. However, this depends on how well a crucial meeting between publisher Ubisoft and the game director goes. Speaking on the Major Nelson Radio p...

7 May 2013
18:06 GMT

Splinter Cell: Blacklist Details Spies vs Mercs with Developer Commentary

The development team at Ubisoft working on Splinter Cell: Blacklist is delivering a new video for Splinter Cell: Blacklist dealing with the Spies vs Mercs mode, with commentary from Gunther Galipot, the director in charge of the multiplayer. Players will be able to enjoy two modes: Spies vs Mercs Classic and Blackli...

7 May 2013
17:45 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Story Is Filled with Redemption, Licentiousness

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is set during the age of piracy and players will have to deal with the rather unique approach that this group of people had to relationships and to general moral matters.Darby McDevitt, the leading script writer working on the game at Ubisoft, tells Polygon that main character Edw...

6 May 2013
13:01 GMT

Might & Magic Heroes VI: Shades of Darkness Fixes Under Development at Ubisoft

The development team working on Might & Magic Heroes VI: Shades of Darkness says that it knows about all the problems that gamers have with the turn based strategy title and is working to deliver patches that will fix them all.The team states on the official forums that, "we are aware some of you are suffering issues...

5 May 2013
18:03 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Will Be More Open than Previous Games

Darby McDevitt, the leading script writer working on Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, says that gamers will find the game to offer more freedom than any other title in the franchise.He tells Polygon that the experience will be "more open and free than ever before."Apparently gamers will get to make decisions, ev...

5 May 2013
17:33 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 4 Director Is Excited to Play GTA V and Watch Dogs

Jean Guesdon, the creative director currently working on Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, says that he and his team are excited to play the coming Grand Theft Auto V from Rockstar and Watch Dogs, the title created by another team at Ubisoft.But the developer also believes that his own game can offer an experien...

4 May 2013
19:41 GMT

Watch Dogs Diary Details PlayStation 4 Development Process

The team at Ubisoft working on Watch Dogs and hardware maker Sony are launching a new video for the game which reveals how the title is being adapted to the upcoming PlayStation 4 home console. The conversation is driven by the senior producer and the creative director working on Watch Dogs, who talk about their uni...

3 May 2013
10:34 GMT

How to Unlock and Play Might & Magic: Heroes VI Shades of Darkness

Ubisoft launched Shades of Darkness, the next installment in the Heroes of Might & Magic franchise, yesterday, along with Might & Magic Heroes VI: Complete Edition collection. Unfortunately, those who have purchased the so-called standalone expansion Shades of Darkness have been unable to play the game until earlier...

3 May 2013
09:13 GMT

New Rayman Legends Video Has Mariachi-Style Rendition of Eye of the Tiger

Ubisoft has released another great Rayman Legends video called Mariachi Madness, which shows a special musical level from the puzzle platformer that features a Mexican-style rendition of the famous Eye of the Tiger song. Rayman Legends is set to appear at the end of August around the world and Ubisoft has recently r...

3 May 2013
07:28 GMT

South Park: The Stick of Truth Still Scheduled to Appear in 2013

South Park: The Stick of Truth, the role-playing game in development at Obsidian and set to be published by Ubisoft, is still on track for a 2013 release, at least according to the French company. THQ was initially set to publish South Park: The Stick of Truth at the beginning of the year but, due to its bankruptcy,...

3 May 2013
05:11 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 4 Quality Justifies Yearly Launch

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is set to launch one year after the third full game in the series and many fans believe that Ubisoft is overworking the franchise and will fail to keep up the level of quality. Jean Guesdon, the creative director working on the new title, says that despite the annual rhythm of re...

3 May 2013
03:13 GMT

Developer: Blizzard and Valve Will Face Competition from Chinese Studios

Richard Tsao, the managing director at the Chengdu division of Ubisoft, says that teams made up of Chinese developers have the potential to deliver better gaming experiences to players faster than the best studios from the West. He tells Siliconera in an interview that, “When they have a very strong direction ...

2 May 2013
14:21 GMT

Might & Magic Heroes VI: Shades of Darkness Has Majestic Launch Trailer

Publisher Ubisoft is delivering a launch trailer for its now available Might & Magic Heroes VI: Shades of Darkness, designed to show off the core features of the standalone expansion. There are two new campaigns to enjoy in the new content, focused on the Dark Elves and their new Dungeon city, and on the Necromancer...

2 May 2013
07:48 GMT

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Launch Trailer Now Available

Ubisoft has just released the launch trailer for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, the impressive retro-themed shooter that's set to appear today, May 1, on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 platforms. Far Cry 3 amazed millions of gamers from around the world back in December, and now Ubisoft has released a standalone title called ...

1 May 2013
09:58 GMT

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Review (PC)

Far Cry 3 was one of the best games of last year, delivering a realistic open world experience that put players in the shoes of Jason Brody, a regular guy who ended up on a tropical beach filled with pirates and mercenaries. While the game went on to attract many with its realism, Ubisoft decided to take the core me...

30 April 2013
12:01 GMT

Watch Dogs Gets Big List of Special Editions

After confirming that Watch Dogs will be released in November and posting a special trailer for the game, Ubisoft has now released the first details about the array of different special editions of the game, including the Dedsec, Vigilante, Special, and Uplay Exclusive versions. Watch Dogs is set to deliver a new ty...

30 April 2013
07:39 GMT

Watch Dogs Extra Content Confirmed for PlayStation 4

Video game publisher Ubisoft says that the extra content that Watch Dogs is getting will also be available on the PlayStation 4 home console from Sony, after the initial announcement has created some confusion. Initially, only the PS3 was mentioned by the company, which led some fans to wonder why an older platform ...

30 April 2013
07:11 GMT

Watch Dogs Will Have 60 Minutes of Extra Content on PlayStation 3

The development team working on Watch Dogs at Ubisoft announces that it will be adding about 60 minutes’ worth of content to the PlayStation 3 version of the game, although it is not offering exact details on what Sony fans will get to experience. It’s yet another sign that the publisher is forging close...

30 April 2013
02:50 GMT

Watch Dogs November 19 Release Date Confirmed by Ubisoft

The development team at Ubisoft confirms that its upcoming Watch Dogs will be launched on November 19 in the United States, November 21 in Europe, and November 22 in the United Kingdom. The dates were leaked earlier today, alongside a number of details about the Collector's Edition for the video game. Ubisoft ...

29 April 2013
17:34 GMT

Watch Dogs Release Date, Special and Collector's Editions Leaked

Watch Dogs will receive a Special and a Collector's Edition, at least according to a new retailer listing. These versions include different bonuses and DLC and will appear on November 21. Watch Dogs is out at the end of the year for the PC, as well as for current and next-generation consoles like the PS3 or Xbo...

29 April 2013
04:37 GMT

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Design Mixes 1989 and 2007 Sources of Inspiration

The team at Ubisoft working on Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon says that the entire game experience is designed to mix elements of the ‘80s and mechanics from the current decade of video game development. Phil Fournier, a production manager at Ubisoft, tells VG247 that, “To get the feeling right, we had Terminat...

29 April 2013
03:52 GMT

Fresh Watch Dogs Video Out on April 30, New Teaser Photo Revealed

Ubisoft is set to release a brand new video with its upcoming Watch Dogs game and has just released a teaser photo depicting protagonist Aiden Pearce. Watch Dogs is out later this year and its unique focus on hacking and cyber-attacks has certainly drawn a lot of people to the game. Fans got to see an impressive li...

29 April 2013
02:34 GMT

Assassin's Creed 3 Naval Battle Director Works on Godus

Jamie Stowe, the technical director who was in charge of creating the naval battle system for Assassin's Creed 3 is now working at Peter Molyneux-led developer 22 Cans in order to help with the creation of Project Godus. He will reprise his technical director position and will help with the completion of the pr...

28 April 2013
20:11 GMT

Splinter Cell: Blacklist Offers First Look at Spies vs Mercs on May 2

The development team at Ubisoft Montreal has delivered a solved first puzzle for their upcoming Splinter Cell: Blacklist, which reveals that fans of the series will be able to take a first look at the new Spies vs Mercs multiplayer mode on May 2. It's unclear how the mode will be structured or whether it will u...

26 April 2013
18:11 GMT

Rayman Legends Gets New September 3 Release Date in North America

Right after it confirmed that Rayman Legends would be out at the end of August around the world, Ubisoft has now issued a new set of release dates, pushing back the launch of the game in North America to September 3. Rayman Legends has gone through a controversial development cycle, as it was initially set to appear...

26 April 2013
08:16 GMT

The Watch Online Service for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Revealed Through Video

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag has just received a brand new video that promotes a special online service called The Watch, while showing off new bits of gameplay footage. Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is out this fall and Ubisoft showcased different videos, screenshots, and details about the game earlier...

26 April 2013
05:19 GMT

Rayman Legends Gets Release Dates, Online Challenges App for Wii U Out Now

Ubisoft has just confirmed that the Rayman Legends Online Challenges application for the Nintendo Wii U is now available for download on the new home console. The company has also revealed a set of release dates for the game across all platforms. Rayman Legends was initially set to appear only on the Wii U but, af...

25 April 2013
08:26 GMT

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon Launches New Trailer with Developer Commentary

The development team at Ubisoft working on Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon is giving fans another chance to take a look at the game before the official May 1 launch date via a new developer commentary trailer that offers more information about the mechanics and the world. Dean Evans, the creative director working on the firs...

25 April 2013
06:58 GMT

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Out in May as Downloadable Game

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, the recently confirmed fourth installment in the shooter series, has just received a May 22 release date, as well as a few more details. The Call of Juarez franchise made by Techland and published by Ubisoft delivered some mixed experiences over the years, as they were competent shooters....

25 April 2013
04:00 GMT

Splinter Cell: Conviction’s Mark and Execute Was Loved by Fans, Developer Says

Jade Raymond, the leader of the Ubisoft team working on the new Splinter Cell video game, says that the fan community actually liked the Mark and Execute mechanic that was introduced in Conviction despite criticism that appeared soon after launch. The developer tells Eurogamer that, “we looked at our broader f...

24 April 2013
17:26 GMT

Jade Raymond: Splinter Cell’s Stealth Is Affecting Its Popularity

Splinter Cell was a series built on stealth mechanics and silent takedowns and when Ubisoft tried to inject action into the mix, sales declined and fans rebelled. But at least one leading developer working on the coming Blacklist entry in the series believes that it’s the complexity of the franchise that&rsquo...

24 April 2013
05:32 GMT

Ubisoft: PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 Offer Perfect Platforms for Watch Dogs

Yannis Mallat, the leader of the Montreal studio of Ubisoft, says that the coming reveal and launch of the PlayStation 4 from Sony and the Xbox 720 from Microsoft offers a perfect occasion for the introduction of new intellectual property. The designer tells CVG that the reasons include the fact that “you can ...

24 April 2013
02:04 GMT

Rayman Legends Coming to PS Vita According to Retailer Listing

A Spanish retailer has just leaked a possible PlayStation Vita version of Rayman Legends, the upcoming side-scrolling puzzle platform from Ubisoft, which is set to appear for the PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U. Rayman Legends was initially scheduled to launch alongside the Nintendo Wii U last year, but it was subsequently...

23 April 2013
13:11 GMT


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