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Read More »Ubisoft bemoans critical response to innovation
As much as [reviewers] claim they want innovation, they don’t.” That’s the assessment of Ubisoft’s North American executive director Laurent Detoc, speaking in response to the lukewarm reception afforded to recent release Rocksmith. Rocksmith tried to distinguish itself from the already crowded musical instrument category by attempting to be a …
Read More »FEATURE: The return of Assassin’s Creed
Can you believe it is just four years since the first Assassin’s Creed arrived at retail? There have been some serious changes in the market during that time, from the arrival of high-end smartphones putting pressure on consoles through to changes in the gaming demographic, but through it all Ubisoft’s …
Read More »Ubisoft brings leading franchises to iOS
Publishing giant also releasing new Facebook games based on TV series CSI and House
Read More »Ubisoft details digital vision
French publisher Ubisoft clearly sees 2012 as being a huge year for digital games sales, unveiling a huge number of new digital games at a US trade event yesterday. Several Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network titles were announced which the firm hopes will build on the success of 2011 …
Read More »Ubisoft goes in for the kill
Assassin’s Creed won’t be forgotten in a busy Q4. Despite a very public battle between next month’s Modern Warfare 3 and today’s release Battlefield 3, Ubisoft’s has lined up an ad blitz to ensure its franchise cuts above the noise. And the centrepiece of the campaign is an extensive TV …
Read More »100 new jobs as Ubisoft expands to Middle East
Publisher set to open United Arab Emirates studio
Read More »Brand Map: Just Dance
Ubisoft’s Just Dance for Wii was the surprise big hit of 2009. Now the series expands to the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms with Just Dance 3. Could Just Dance 3 be the biggest game in the series yet? This week we’re going to look at the Just Dance series …
Read More »O-Games files lawsuit against Ubisoft
OG International has filed a legal complaint against Ubisoft arguing its dancing game does not infringe copyright on Ubi’s Just Dance. The publisher’s Get Up and Dance game (pictured) is out on November 4th for Wii and PS3 Move. It’s due to be released under OG’s O-Games label. Get Up …
Read More »Celebrate 25 years of Ubisoft with MCV
Ubisoft, one of the world’s premier video game publishers is 25 years old, and MCV has put together a special magazine to celebrate. MCV subscribers received their copies of the magazine last week – but from today everyone can read the 24-page supplement online or download it via the MCV …
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