Entries in 'Ubisoft' (766)

When will eSports start making money?

When will eSports start making money?

It’s attracting an audience in the tens of millions and the attention of video game giants Valve, Riot, Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft. So why is it struggling to generate money? ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 5th 2012 at 12:56PM in News
How Far Cry 3 is staying sane amidst the mad Q4 rush

How Far Cry 3 is staying sane amidst the mad Q4 rush

Call of Duty, Halo and Medal of Honor are now on shelves, but there is still one major shooter to watch out for.

on Dec 4th 2012 at 11:02AM in News
Ubisoft: Wii believe in U

Ubisoft: Wii believe in U

Third party support is crucial to any console launch, and Nintendo has done a sterling job of rallying publishers behind Wii U.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 29th 2012 at 11:07AM in News
Far Cry 3 trade-in deal roundup

Far Cry 3 trade-in deal roundup

Tomorrow’s launch of Far Cry 3 is arguably the last big multi-format release of the year and the usual suspects are pulling out all the stops to try and win ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 29th 2012 at 10:35AM in News

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Extended console cycles are bad for the industry, Ubisoft argues

Extended console cycles are bad for the industry, Ubisoft argues

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has claimed that the length of the current console generation has damaged the games industry.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 26th 2012 at 2:59PM in News
Thieves swipe Benelux's entire supply of Assassin's Creed III on PC

Thieves swipe Benelux's entire supply of Assassin's Creed III on PC

There’s bad news for gamers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg who were hoping to buy Assassin’s Creed III on PC.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2012 at 3:25PM in News
Was Black Ops II a disappointment? Read our full analysis in this week's MCV

Was Black Ops II a disappointment? Read our full analysis in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to view online – and it features a detailed analysis of Call of Duty's launch sales performance.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 22nd 2012 at 11:17AM in News
ANALYSIS: The rise of Assassin's Creed

ANALYSIS: The rise of Assassin's Creed

November 16th, 2007: Ubisoft releases risky but ambitious new IP Assassin’s Creed. It debuts at No.1 in the UK charts, dethroning  little-known shooter Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 21st 2012 at 12:51PM in News

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Ubisoft launches ZombiU iPhone app ahead of Wii U

Ubisoft launches ZombiU iPhone app ahead of Wii U

Ubisoft today launched the ZombiU iOS app to coincide with the arrival of the game at the end of the month.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Nov 20th 2012 at 11:38AM in News
Batman's Tom 'Bane' Hardy to star in Splinter Cell movie

Batman's Tom 'Bane' Hardy to star in Splinter Cell movie

New details have emerged about a big screen adaptation of Ubisoft stealth 'em up, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 15th 2012 at 10:23AM in News
Ubisoft admits to pondering THQ asset swoop

Ubisoft admits to pondering THQ asset swoop

French publisher Ubisoft has stated that it would consider moving for some of THQ’s assets were the company’s troubles to deepen.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2012 at 10:47AM in News
Ubisoft boss "can't say he's happy" with Wii U launch price

Ubisoft boss "can't say he's happy" with Wii U launch price

Yves Guillemot has admitted that he would have preferred Nintendo to launch with a lower price for the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 13th 2012 at 10:48AM in News

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VIDEO: Far Cry 3 story trailer released as game goes gold

VIDEO: Far Cry 3 story trailer released as game goes gold

Ubisoft has released a story trailer for its upcoming shooter Far Cry 3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2012 at 9:51AM in News
Ubisoft officially announces £120 Assassin's Creed Anthology

Ubisoft officially announces £120 Assassin's Creed Anthology

Assassin’s Creed Anthology will be released in the UK on November 30th, publisher Ubisoft has announced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 7th 2012 at 10:31AM in News
Ubisoft reports six month loss of $41m, but expecting big Q3

Ubisoft reports six month loss of $41m, but expecting big Q3

Ubisoft has reported its earnings for the first half of its fiscal 2012.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Nov 7th 2012 at 7:10AM in News
Assassin's Creed III makes a killing in UK Charts

Assassin's Creed III makes a killing in UK Charts

Ubisoft's flagship franchise has broken its own records with the release of Assassin's Creed III.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 5th 2012 at 9:46AM in News

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MCV digital edition goes free-to-play

MCV digital edition goes free-to-play

This week's MCV is now available to view online – and it is absolutely free.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 1st 2012 at 9:47AM in News
IN PICTURES: GAME's Assassin's Creed III midnight launch

IN PICTURES: GAME's Assassin's Creed III midnight launch

190 GAME stores opened their doors last night to welcome the arrival of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed III to the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 31st 2012 at 9:21AM in News
Ubisoft: We can still be the No.1 publisher

Ubisoft: We can still be the No.1 publisher

Publisher Ubisoft believes it can still become the world’s biggest publisher, despite the changing marketplace.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 30th 2012 at 1:21PM in News
Blockbuster reveals 99p Assassin's Creed III deal

Blockbuster reveals 99p Assassin's Creed III deal

Assassin’s Creed III hits the UK tonight and Blockbuster will be selling it for 99p as part of a new trade-in deal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 30th 2012 at 10:38AM in News
Over 900 UK stores to open at midnight tomorrow for Assassin's Creed III

Over 900 UK stores to open at midnight tomorrow for Assassin's Creed III

Wednesday’s launch of Assassin’s Creed III looks set to be one of the biggest game launches of 2012 – and, MCV reckons – possibly of all time in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 29th 2012 at 3:33PM in News
Real-world money to buy in-game currency in Assassin's Creed III

Real-world money to buy in-game currency in Assassin's Creed III

A listing on PSN and Xbox Live suggests players of Assassin’s Creed III multiplayer mode will be able to buy perks using real-world cash.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 29th 2012 at 11:46AM in News
Assassin's Creed III breaks Ubisoft's pre-order records

Assassin's Creed III breaks Ubisoft's pre-order records

Upcoming historical action romp Assassin’s Creed III has become the most pre-ordered game in Ubisoft history.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2012 at 9:46AM in News
13 pages of the Games Media Awards in this week's MCV

13 pages of the Games Media Awards in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to download – and it features 13 pages of Games Media Awards, with almost 100 pictures from the event.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 25th 2012 at 1:23PM in News
INTERVIEW: How Ubisoft makes its Mark on the masses

INTERVIEW: How Ubisoft makes its Mark on the masses

In his first interview as Ubisoft’s new head of UK marketing, Mark Slaughter tells MCV how the publishing giant uses more than big budgets to reach millions of consumers with ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 23rd 2012 at 2:17PM in News