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Read More »Ubisoft using core franchises for free-to-play push
Three big PC brands are spearheading Ubisoft’s push into free-to-play. The firm told MCV at Gamescom in Germany that it can use core games brands with freemium models to attract new audiences. The Ghost Recon, Might & Magic and Anno series are first up. At Gamescom this week, the firm …
Read More »Ghost Recon Future Soldier DLC delayed
The Ghost Recon: Future Soldier first DLC pack Arctic Strike has been pushed back to later in July. The map pack, which was originally set for a July 3rd release, has been delayed for some additional polish. Ubisoft has yet to set a new release date but still plans to …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Ghost Recon top in largely static Top 40
It’s three weeks and counting at the top of the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 this week for Ubisoft’s Tom Clancy Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. It holds on to the top spot despite a 48 per cent week-on-week fall in sales. It joins an exclusive club of titles …
Read More »UK Charts: Ghost Recon holds its ground at No.1
Ubisoft still reigns in the UKIE GfK ChartTrack All Formats Top 40, with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier winning a second week at No.1. Max Payne 3 is another non-mover at No.2 despite a 39 per cent dip in sales. Ghost Recon saw a similar decline of 35 per …
Read More »Ghost Recon for Vita named by retail
Retail listings posted today seem to name two of Ubisoft’s secretive upcoming game line-up. As reported by CVG, a (now removed) listing on GAME.co.uk named Ghost Recon: Final Mission as being due out on some time in ‘2012′. It said the game had an 18 BBFC certificate and could be …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Ghost Recon Future Soldier is No.1
There are three new entries in the Top Five this week, but it’s Ubisoft’s Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier that claims the UKIE GfK ChartTrack All Format’s Top 40. The game claims the best week one sales number in the entire Ghost Recon series, although it’s the first to …
Read More »What’s Out Today? w/e May 25th, 2012
Ubisoft assaults the FPS market with the long-awaited return of its flagship Tom Clancy shooter. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier equips players with the weapons of tomorrow and throws them into some of the world’s deadliest battlefield. The new Gunsmith mechanic allows them to craft more advanced weaponry, complete with motion …
Read More »Ubisoft deploys £1m Ghost Recon campaign
Publisher Ubisoft is splashing a cool 1m to promote Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. The title – due out on May 25th for 360, PS3 and PC – will receive a string of high-profile ads including a TV spot during the Champions League final. Ads will also air on ITV1 and …
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