by Rainier on June 25, 2008 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Exent Technologies has secured an agreement to increase the library of Ubisoft titles available for Exent-powered Games-On-Demand services in North America, adding franchises such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, Prince of Persia, Far Cry, Rayman and Heroes of Might and Magic.
by Rainier on June 24, 2008 @ 5:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Martin, Diana and Java pursue ceaselessly the most revolting monsters dripping with Slime. These very special agents are commissioned by M.O.M, the director of CENTRE, to lead these paranormal investigations throughout the world.
by Rainier on June 24, 2008 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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French publisher Ubisoft keeps on opening new studios all over the world, and announced it is opening shop in Brazil to start yet another new game studio, Ubisoft São Paulo, which will initially focus on creating NDS titles aimed at girls between the age of 8 and 14. Ubisoft further plans to open up additional studios in Rio de Janeiro and Florianópolis.
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week we revealed From Software's latest installment in the Tenchu franchise. At a conference in Japan it was disclosed that Ubisoft will publish Tenchu 4, which will see the return of the two main characters, Rikimaru et Ayame, tasked with investigating the disappearance of Gouda Matsunoshin's daughter Kiku. More infiltration, more environmental interaction, combos, and of course use of the Wiimore for aiming at the screen.
by Rainier on May 28, 2008 @ 7:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year Ubisoft announced it was developing a game based on 20th Century Fox's Avatar, the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms, written and directed by James Cameron. At the UbiDays 08 CEO Guillemot confirmed that they are working on 3-D games, Avatar being one of them, which is scheduled for mid 2009.
by Rainier on May 28, 2008 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Ubisoft's 2008 UbiDays lineup:
by Rainier on May 6, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Even though Bethesda opened an
office in Europe, it seems Ubisoft will be distributing Fallout 3 in Europe. Fallout 3 places you in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.
by Rainier on April 29, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that Kiev, Ukraine, has been chosen as the location of its latest internal development studio, representing Ubisoft’s 3rd studio in Eastern Europe, and the 5th new studio in the last few months.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft reported sales figures for the Q4 of its fiscal year 2007/2008, with sales up 10%, full year sales up 36 % to $1.32 billion, mainly driven by strong performances from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2, The Games For Everyone Brands and Assassin's Creed. Ubisoft also announced it will be recruiting for 900 positions in the next 12 months for its various studios.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announces that it has concluded an agreement with Gameloft to acquire its video game development studio based in Pune, India. The studio will initially focus on porting titles to handhelds and reinforcing Ubisoft’s testing teams. The goal is to become 200-people strong in 12 months time and to reach a team of 500 in the coming years.
by Rainier on April 3, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing all of the intense combat, stylized graphics, and ultimate ninja action to touch-screens everywhere, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword features a new storyline and innovative use of the DS Stylus.
by Rainier on April 1, 2008 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve has signed a digital distribution agreement with Ubisoft to bring more than 40 of the French publisher's games, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, various Tom Clancy titles, to customers in Canada and the United States via Steam, and is currently offering up Assassin's Creed for pre-purchase.
by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 6:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today Ubisoft revealed it had acquired the full license to the Tom Clancy name, including movies, books etc... This afternoon a
conference call was organized in which Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot revealed that the move was to clear the way for a Tom Clancy MMO, and by acquiring the full rights it would no longer have to pay royalties, the main reason why they had not gone forward with such a project before. While no details were revealed the Tom Clancy MMO will have a budget of $40/50 million.
by Rainier on March 20, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it has concluded an agreement with Mr. Tom Clancy to acquire all intellectual property rights to the Tom Clancy name, on a perpetual basis and free of all related future royalty payments, for use in video games and ancillary products including related books, movies and merchandising products.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has signed a exclusive worldwide license agreement with EuropaCorp for the Arthur and the Minimoys sequels The games will be available worldwide in conjunction with the next two films: Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard for Holiday 2009 and Arthur and the Two Worlds War for Holiday 2010.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has obtained a $13.2 million judgment in a copyright and trademark infringement dispute against Bratz dolls owner MGA Entertainment.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announces the opening of its 18th internal development studio in Singapore, largely influenced by the country’s excellent technological infrastructure, thriving local game development industry and quality of its universities and training institutions.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft reported its sales for the 3rd fiscal quarter 2007 revealing sales are up about 50% compared to last year, fueled by Assassin's Creed and its causal line of titles, beating its own guidance by nearly 10%. Uncertainty regarding Haze continues as the recent retail date changes turn out to be unsubstantiated with Ubisoft's vague "will now be released in fiscal 2008-09," meaning April 2008 at the earliest. Also revealed are new titles in the Prince Of Persia and Anno franchises.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announces that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Japanese development studio Digital Kids. With offices in Nagoya and Osaka, Digital Kids currently has a team of 20 developers specialized in games for the NDS which has worked regularly for a number of Japanese publishers and developed several titles for Ubisoft’s Petz line of games, including Hamsterz Life.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced has signed an agreement with Namco Bandai Europe to distribute Soulcalibur IV on the X360 and PS3, and Soulcalibur Legends exclusively on Wii. Both games will hit stores across Europe and other PAL territories in summer 2008.
by Rainier on Dec. 13, 2007 @ 9:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft raised its guidance for fiscal 2007-08, mainly due to Assassin's Creed's record sales performance, which is expected to sell 5 million units through next year, and updated its games release schedule to reveal delays for Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway, Far Cry 2 and Tom Clancy's EndWar.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A boxing game with realistic boxing action and intuitive controls, Victorious Boxer Challenge, also known as Victorious Boxers: Revolution, takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wiimote and Nunchuk to give players an authentic, real-life boxing experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft released its results for the six months ended Sept. 30, 2007, reporting sales are up 52%, driven by Assassin's Creed, which has already surpassed 1 million units sold, as well as Beowulf, Naruto and Rayman 2. Ubisoft also revealed that Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will be released during the Q4 of fiscal 2007-08, which will unfortunately be joined by Haze (originally due Q3). Splinter Cell Conviction has also been pushed until fiscal 2008-09 (second half of 2008).
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 12:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it has concluded an agreement to acquire Japanese game development studio Digital Kids, an NDS specialized team formed in 1996, known for such titles as Ubisoft’s Petz line of games, including Hamsterz Life.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft sales report for the six months ending Sept. 30, 2007, reveals it beat expectations with a 52% increase compared to last year fueled by GRAW 2 (PSP, PS3), Jam Session (NDS), Blazing Angels 2, The Settlers and Surf's Up. Oddly enough, Ubisoft also decided to push four unannounced titles into 2008, stating its current lineup is strong enough for the coming holiday season. An updated release list indicates a possible delay for Nitrobike, as it is no longer listed.