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Ubisoft has revealed a new Assassin’s Creed franchise collection for release next month for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The title will be dubbed Assassin’s Creed: The Americas Collection for its North American release and Assassin’s Creed Birth of a New World – The America Saga for Europe. Regardless of …
Read More »Ubisoft bundles free Assassin’s Creed titles with Elder Scrolls Online orders
The publisher is offering free copies of AC IV: Black Flag and AC III to those who buy Elder Scrolls Online through uPlay. Consumers who pre-order the Bethesda MMO from Ubisoft’s digital store will also receive a free copy of the latest Assassin’s Creed. Launching as both physical and digital …
Read More »Former Assassin’s Creed III designer joins Nordeus
Former Iamantisocial Entertainment CEO impressed by mobile studio’s 'dedication'
Read More »Ubisoft Quebec appoints new development director
Francois Pelland to oversee work on 'ambitious' triple-A projects
Read More »Ubisoft sees revenue increase led by 12.5m Assassin’s Creed III sales
Ubisoft has announced fourth quarter and full year financial results for its fiscal calendar, reporting significant revenue increases in nearly every division. Full year sales totaled €1.26bn, up 18.4 per cent versus the €1bn earned in 2012. Q4 sales reached €175m, showing an 8.7 per cent year-over-year growth. Ubisoft broke …
Read More »Ubisoft sales rise as ACIII shatters records
Assassin's Creed III shifts 12 million copies while Far Cry 3 sells 4.5 million
Read More »Guillemot: This year is a turning point for Ubisoft
Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot has declared the current financial year is "a turning point" for the publisher after higher-than-expected Q4 sales. The exec said the company’s decision to strengthen its core gamer offering, venture into free-to-play and grow its online revenues is paying off. His comments follow today’s announcement of …
Read More »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. The content will arrive on February 19th, the day after America’s President’s Day holiday, and offers an alternate reality take on the game’s colonial setting. The initial episode will cost $10 …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed 3 surpasses 7 million sales
Adventure game becomes fastest Ubisoft's fastest selling title in history
Read More »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. The publisher also showed off some other intriguing stats. Players have spent a combined 8,200 years playing the solo missions, with three billion assassinations. The company boasts that it has had a lot more success with …
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