Entries in 'uplay' (17)

Ubisoft disables uPlay after exploit allows free game downloads

Ubisoft disables uPlay after exploit allows free game downloads

Ubisoft has disabled its digital rights management and distribution platform Uplay’s PC game download service, following yesterday’s breach allowing users to download Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for free.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 10th 2013 at 9:59AM in News
Hackers break into uPlay, download Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for free

Hackers break into uPlay, download Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for free

A group of Russian hackers have apparently discovered an exploit that allows them to download games from Ubisoft’s uPlay store for free.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2013 at 2:59PM in News
Ubisoft will sell Warner and EA games

Ubisoft will sell Warner and EA games

You can now buy SimCity from Ubisoft.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 19th 2013 at 5:00PM in News
Ubisoft's digital boss on free-to-play, mobile games, eSports and the new UPlay

Ubisoft's digital boss on free-to-play, mobile games, eSports and the new UPlay

Ubisoft showed off its download line-up at its Digital Days showcase in Paris earlier this month, and MCV caught up with worldwide director of online games Stephanie Perotti.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 21st 2012 at 1:30PM in News

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Revamped UPlay could sell third-party download games

Revamped UPlay could sell third-party download games

Ubisoft hopes to add titles from other publishers to its newly-launched UPlay app in future.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 12th 2012 at 12:56PM in News
Ubisoft selling PC games for £1 via new digital distribution app

Ubisoft selling PC games for £1 via new digital distribution app

Key titles from Ubisoft’s back catalogue are on sale for £1 to promote its new digital distribution hub.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Aug 17th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
Ubisoft makes digital distribution debut with Uplay PC

Ubisoft makes digital distribution debut with Uplay PC

Ubisoft has announced the launch of Uplay PC, a digital distribution branch of the company’s already established network.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 17th 2012 at 8:45AM in News
Ubisoft fixes uPlay DRM issue

Ubisoft fixes uPlay DRM issue

Publisher Ubisoft claims it has resolved the loophole in its PC DRM that should prevent hackers from accessing uPlay users' computers.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 31st 2012 at 1:39PM in News

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UPDATED: Ubisoft DRM loophole allows remote hackers to access PCs

UPDATED: Ubisoft DRM loophole allows remote hackers to access PCs

A potentially very serious issue with the PC DRM employed by Ubisoft seems to have left many gamers susceptible to hackers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 30th 2012 at 11:58AM in News
Ubisoft's Uplay still going strong

Ubisoft's Uplay still going strong

Ubisoft launched its own social network, Uplay with the release of Assassin’s Creed II. It’s a layer that runs over the likes of Xbox Live and PSN, and offers players ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 5th 2011 at 8:02AM in News
Driver dev defends Uplay Passport

Driver dev defends Uplay Passport

Publisher execs claim that the public like them. Gamers have often seemed less enthused. But the founder of Driver developer Ubisoft Reflections has defended the new Uplay Passport ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 1st 2011 at 2:36PM in News
Ubisoft’s Online Pass named, priced

Ubisoft’s Online Pass named, priced

Starting with the release of Driver: San Francisco on September 2nd, Ubisoft is to introduce its own version of EA’s Online Pass.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 21st 2011 at 11:44AM in News

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Ubisoft confirms Uplay Online Pass

Ubisoft confirms Uplay Online Pass

Yet another publisher has announced plans to introduce and EA Online Pass type system into its future releases.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 18th 2011 at 9:24AM in News
Ubi setting up paid-for online pass?

Ubi setting up paid-for online pass?

Ubisoft is the latest publisher rumoured to be introducing an online pass that charges pre-owned buyers extra for in-game content. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jul 15th 2011 at 11:00AM in News
Ubisoft launches Uplay app

Ubisoft launches Uplay app

Ubisoft has launched its online rewards service Uplay on iPhone in the form of a new app.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 2nd 2010 at 10:35AM in News
Uplay launches with Assassin’s Creed II

Uplay launches with Assassin’s Creed II

Ubisoft has announced the beta version of its Uplay service will launch alongside the debut of Assassin’s Creed II later this week.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 18th 2009 at 10:37AM in News

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New online strategy for Ubisoft

New online strategy for Ubisoft

Ubisoft says the launch of its new UPlay service represents a significant shift in the way the publisher brings its content to consumers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 6th 2009 at 3:15PM in News