Entries in 'Ubisoft' (766)

Ubisoft cuts torture scene from Splinter Cell Blacklist

Ubisoft cuts torture scene from Splinter Cell Blacklist

Some of Splinter Cell Blacklist’s violent content previously demoed to journalists has been cut from the final release.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2013 at 10:44AM in News
RC airplane included in Splinter Cell Blacklist Collector's Edition

RC airplane included in Splinter Cell Blacklist Collector's Edition

Ubisoft has confirmed a pretty amazing inclusion in its freshly revealed Splinter Cell Blacklist Collector's Edition SKU.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 28th 2013 at 9:48AM in News
THQ Montreal making new IP for new owner Ubisoft

THQ Montreal making new IP for new owner Ubisoft

Ubisoft has officially confirmed its acquisition of THQ Montreal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2013 at 10:45AM in News
Assassin's Creed III Tyranny of George Washington DLC hits next month

Assassin's Creed III Tyranny of George Washington DLC hits next month

The first episode of previously revealed Assassin’s Creed III DLC ‘Tyranny of George Washington’ has been dated for February.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jan 25th 2013 at 7:15AM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

There are stirrings about the newly implemented R18+ rating this week, with the first titles to merit the new age rating being classified.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 25th 2013 at 4:28AM in News
1666 is part of Ubisoft's THQ Montreal acquisition

1666 is part of Ubisoft's THQ Montreal acquisition

Ubisoft has confirmed that new IP 1666 was part of the firm's $2.5m acquisition of THQ Montreal.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 24th 2013 at 10:17AM in News
South Park creators attempt to block Stick of Truth auction as THQ bidding war begins

South Park creators attempt to block Stick of Truth auction as THQ bidding war begins

South Park Studios is attempting to stop the sale of the publishing rights for its new game, The Stick of Truth.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 9:23AM in News

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Splinter Cell Blacklist sneaking onto shelves this August

Splinter Cell Blacklist sneaking onto shelves this August

Ubisoft will release the latest instalment of its popular Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series this summer.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 16th 2013 at 5:12PM in News
Free Far Cry 3 DLC 'High Tides' heading to PSN

Free Far Cry 3 DLC 'High Tides' heading to PSN

PS3-exclusive Far Cry 3 DLC is landing on the Playstation Network this week, and it won't cost a dime.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jan 13th 2013 at 12:20PM in News
Judge backs THQ sale objections as Warner Bros comes sniffing

Judge backs THQ sale objections as Warner Bros comes sniffing

THQ will not be allowed to complete its pre-pack sale to Clearlake Capital, opening the door for a possible swoop by Warner Bros.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2013 at 11:01AM in News
Revealed: The UK's Top 20 bestselling games of 2012

Revealed: The UK's Top 20 bestselling games of 2012

Call of Duty: Black Ops II was 2012's biggest selling game of the year at UK retail.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 4th 2013 at 1:17PM in News

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Far Cry 3 claims 2012's last All Formats No.1

Far Cry 3 claims 2012's last All Formats No.1

Ubisoft has finished 2012 on a high after claiming a double win in the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 31st 2012 at 9:25AM in News
Ubisoft plots THQ bid

Ubisoft plots THQ bid

Ubisoft is one of the front-runners in the bid to buy THQ's assets, MCV understands.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 21st 2012 at 10:48AM in News
Ubisoft: Strong licences need strong concepts

Ubisoft: Strong licences need strong concepts

2012 has seen publishing giant Ubisoft unveil new IP, take its flagship brand to new heights and even sign a couple of Hollywood movie deals.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 20th 2012 at 4:30PM in News
UPDATED: GameStop selling Far Cry 3, Far Cry 2 and Far Cry on PC for £5

UPDATED: GameStop selling Far Cry 3, Far Cry 2 and Far Cry on PC for £5

Sometimes a deal can seem too good to be true. But at the time of writing this offer is very much real.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 17th 2012 at 11:18AM in News

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Assassin's Creed III smashes through 7m games sold

Assassin's Creed III smashes through 7m games sold

Assassin's Creed III is the fastest-selling game in Ubisoft's history, shifting 7m units worldwide.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 12th 2012 at 5:16PM in News
Ubisoft: 'Players trust High Street more than online'

Ubisoft: 'Players trust High Street more than online'

Some gaming enthusiasts find buying games on the High Street safer than via online, says Ubisoft.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Dec 12th 2012 at 1:20PM in News
Ubisoft posts huge sales week in UK

Ubisoft posts huge sales week in UK

Ubisoft says its three games in the Chart-Track All-Formats Top Five is a company record.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 12th 2012 at 11:43AM in News
Rayman Legends UK date confirmed

Rayman Legends UK date confirmed

Nintendo has confirmed the UK release date for Ubisoft’s Rayman Legends.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Dec 7th 2012 at 10:06AM in News
Far Cry 3 dev focused on next-gen online RPG - report

Far Cry 3 dev focused on next-gen online RPG - report

Ubisoft appears to be at work on a next-gen effort that aims to offer one of “the best gameplay experiences ever conceived.”

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Dec 7th 2012 at 7:40AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

The MCV Pacific 30 Under 30 was listed this week, plus there's yet more news on the R18+ front and IGN announce an awards night.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 7th 2012 at 2:10AM in News
How Assassin's Creed conquered the world

How Assassin's Creed conquered the world

Most major games arrive in the UK with a bang: often a star-studded launch party, some form of high-profile PR stunt and a slew of midnight openings.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 6th 2012 at 1:10PM in News
Splinter Cell movie produced by New Regency

Splinter Cell movie produced by New Regency

Ubisoft has partnered with New Regency to produce the upcoming Splinter Cell movie, the same Hollywood firm behind the Assassin's Creed flick.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 6th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
The eSports Phenomenon: How to build an eSports title with Valve and Ubisoft

The eSports Phenomenon: How to build an eSports title with Valve and Ubisoft

The biggest eSports games on the market today are StarCraft II, Dota 2 and League of Legends.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 5th 2012 at 1:24PM in News