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Guitar game says goodbye to button rock
Gaming

Guitar game says goodbye to button rock

Ubisoft's Rocksmith challenges 'button rock' dominance, turning gamers into real guitarists with its groundbreaking approach.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2012
Assassin's Creed animated movie detailed
Gaming

Assassin's Creed animated movie detailed

Ubisoft unveils 'Assassin's Creed Embers', a CGI short film finale for Ezio's epic, set to enrich the upcoming Assassin's Creed saga this November.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011

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Rayman makes the leap onto nextgen
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Rayman makes the leap onto nextgen

Ubisoft has announced that Rayman Legends will enter the next generation of gaming on PlayStation4 and Xbox One on 27 February 2014.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass now available
Gaming

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass now available

Ubisoft launches Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass, offering 20% on DLCs including 'Freedom Cry' missions and exclusive content.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2013
Review: Splinter Cell Blacklist
Gaming

Review: Splinter Cell Blacklist

Splinter Cell Blacklist is the sixth main entry in the popular stealth franchise published and developed by Ubisoft.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013
Fighter Within to showcase true potential of Kinect
Gaming

Fighter Within to showcase true potential of Kinect

The 'day one' release of Ubisoft's motion tracking fighter is being touted as the title to truly get the Xbox One Kinect up and running.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Assassin's Creed secrets out online
Gaming

Assassin's Creed secrets out online

The internet has once again proved to be the leakiest boat on the high seas, spilling the news about the upcoming Assassin's Creed game before they should have.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013
Financial threat for THQ
Gaming

Financial threat for THQ

Things aren't looking good for video game publisher THQ, and other companies might just be preparing to pounce.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2012
Review: Assassin's Creed III
Gaming

Review: Assassin's Creed III

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed III takes players to the American War of Independence, introducing a new hero in an epic tale of rebellion and discovery.

By Darren Price • 11 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2012
Impressions: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Gaming

Impressions: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

Much has been made of the near-future tech on display in this, the franchise's fourth official instalment; so how does it stack up?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 18th May 2012
Crazy new tech in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Gaming

Crazy new tech in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

A look at the arsenal of weapons and gadgets in the forthcoming shooter, all of which is inspired by real-world technology.

By Chris Leggett • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2012
Assassin's Creed III to be Revolutionary
Gaming

Assassin's Creed III to be Revolutionary

Third official chapter in outstanding stealth action series to be set in the American Revolution of the late 18th Century.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2012
Assassin's Creed going social?
Gaming

Assassin's Creed going social?

Ubisoft to launch mobile Assassin's Creed on Gree, blending stealth action with social gaming, set to redefine social connections.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
Game Review: Call of Juarez: the Cartel
Gaming

Game Review: Call of Juarez: the Cartel

Call of Juarez: the Cartel fails to tastefully tackle U.S.-Mexico drug war issues, marred by poor gameplay and stereotypical characters.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
Anno 2070 teaser trailer released
Gaming

Anno 2070 teaser trailer released

Ubisoft unveils Anno 2070 teaser ahead of Gamescom, diving into a future where players choose between nature and industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2011
From Dust released on XBLA
Gaming

From Dust released on XBLA

Ubisoft's From Dust brings god-sim nostalgia to Xbox Live Arcade, reimagined with a modern physics engine for a fresh challenge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2011
Ubisoft cracks down on second-hand game sales
Gaming

Ubisoft cracks down on second-hand game sales

Ubisoft tackles second-hand game sales with Uplay Passport, requiring buyers to pay extra for certain features on used copies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2011
Driver: San Francisco developer diary released
Gaming

Driver: San Francisco developer diary released

Ubisoft has unveiled a behind-the-scenes developer diary for Driver: San Francisco, with the game set to launch on 2nd September.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2011