by Rainier on March 1, 2005 @ 7:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PlayFirst and Ubisoft today announced the launch of Chessmaster Challenge, a downloadable PC game based on the award-winning Chessmaster series. Designed for chess players of all levels, Chessmaster Challenge can be a teacher, mentor or the ultimate opponent. One hour of full-version gameplay is
available for free and an unlimited version of the game can be downloaded for $19.95.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2005 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announces that it will be developing a series of sports titles, making its debut as a publisher of sports videogames. Its entrance will be propelled by several worldwide licensing agreements and acquisitions. Ubisoft has signed an exclusive license with Vijay Singh, the No.1 ranked golf player in the world, to produce a Vijay Singh-titled golf game. The company has also acquired the team sports assets from Microsoft Game Studios.
by Judy on Feb. 16, 2005 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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According to the
Wall Street Journal, Ubisoft and Electronic Arts are holding talks two months after Ubisoft dismissed EA's acquisition of a near-20 percent stake in the French video game maker as "hostile." While there is no official comment from either side, the talks are still preliminary and running parallel with other approaches that family-run Ubisoft is making, such as the recent 10% capital reinforcement by the Guillemot controlled Guillemot Brothers S.A, to bring their shares up to 22%.
by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today, Ubisoft announced the creation of the Ubisoft Campus in Montreal, a training institute which will offer a series of college and university level training programs in the key video game development fields.
by Judy on Feb. 9, 2005 @ 6:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Bandai to publish Lumines for the PSP. The critically acclaimed music and luminary action puzzle Lumines is slated for release in the United States in March 2005. Read more for details and screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 9, 2005 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today reveals three additional titles currently in development for the Nintendo DS.
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (spring 2005)
- King Kong (holiday season 2005)
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
by Judy on Feb. 8, 2005 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that not just one but two Rayman titles will launch simultaneously in March 2005: Rayman DS and Rayman: Hoodlums Revenge for Game Boy Advance. both Rayman titles will be available at the manufacturers suggested retail price of $29.99.
by Judy on Feb. 8, 2005 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with DIC Entertainment, a leading children's entertainment company, to create videogames based on the new Trollz. The new Trollz are a stylish group of teen friends that grow up in a spectacular world of gnomes, ogres, dragons and magic. The exclusive, worldwide agreement includes interactive games based on the tween entertainment and lifestyle property for all existing game formats.
by Judy on Feb. 3, 2005 @ 2:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that it has completed its previously announced purchase of 3,497,049 shares of Ubisoft Entertainment S.A. from Talpa Beheer B.V. for a purchase price of 19.69 Euros per share.
by Judy on Feb. 1, 2005 @ 3:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that it has chosen Montreal for the next phase of its international development. Ubisoft plans to create 1000 new jobs in its Montreal division, which is internationally reputed for innovation and creativity.
by Judy on Jan. 31, 2005 @ 11:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced it will publish Puzzle Pirates, the first pirate-themed online game. In Puzzle Pirates, players play fun puzzle games to earn status and prestige. Developed by Three Rings Design, Puzzle Pirates is slated for release in April with a suggested retail price of $19.99, which includes a free month of playing time, exclusive in-game items, and special single-player, offline versions of the more popular puzzles in the game.
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announced an exclusive multi-title licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products to develop and publish games based on "Open Season" and "Surf's Up," the first two feature-length animated films from Sony Pictures Animation.
by Judy on Jan. 20, 2005 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A few days ago Ubisoft announced that it was working on a plan to defend itself against what it considers "a hostile takeover" from Electronic Arts. Today French financial newspaper La Tribune may have revealed more on the matter as
it ran an article in which it claims that Ubisoft is having positive talks with Take Two and Activision to form a front against EA. Ubisoft President Yves Guillemot is also quoted as saying that he is working with the shareholders to ensure they act in the best interest of the company and stay on the same page as the Guillemot family.
by Judy on Jan. 12, 2005 @ 8:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The French government said on Tuesday it was concerned about French video games group Ubisoft but would not intervene directly in the fate of the company, seen as a potential takeover target.
by Judy on Jan. 10, 2005 @ 7:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft and inXile entertainment jointly announce a new European publishing deal for The Bard's Tale. This action-role playing game (RPG) with a twist has been developed by inXile, founded by Brian Fargo, the creator of the original The Bard's Tale. The terms of the agreement give Ubisoft exclusive publishing and distribution rights in most of Europe for the PS2, Xbox and PC versions of the game. The title is expected to hit stores this March.
by Judy on Jan. 5, 2005 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After
Reuters reported yesterday that Infogrames CEO Bruno Bonnell might be willing to help out Ubisoft in its defense against a hostile take over from EA, todays rumour involves a possible merger between Vivendi and Ubisoft according to
French newspaper L'Agefi. Either publisher had no comment but it is safe to say that a merger between Vivendi Universal Games and Ubisoft would create the largest video games group in Europe. Analysts said the tie-up would be encouraged by the French government which would be concerned about seeing French games technology fall in foreign hands.
UPDATE : "In view of the rumors reported in the press, Vivendi Universal denies that any negotiations are taking place concerning the takeover of Ubisoft."
by Judy on Dec. 30, 2004 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft could receive government support in its fight against the threat of a takeover by US video games giant Electronic Arts, La Tribune newspaper reported without naming its sources (
thanks VE3D). Read more for details ...
by Judy on Dec. 20, 2004 @ 2:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced an investment in international game developer and publisher UbiSoft Entertainment. The investment represents approximately 19.9 percent interest in the company, shares purchased as a block from Dutch investment company Talpa Beheer B.V. to be completed upon obtaining antitrust clearance from the U.S. government. Financial terms were not disclosed. It is not apparent if this is part of a hostile takeover, but if approved, this would instantly make EA the biggest shareholder of Ubisoft.
by Judy on Dec. 2, 2004 @ 8:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft launched an eBay auction for three unique video game packages with all proceeds to benefit the San Francisco Food Bank, the largest distributor of food to low-income people in San Francisco.
by Judy on Nov. 23, 2004 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced Rayman DS, Sprung and Asphalt Urban GT as official launch titles in Europe for the upcoming release of the Nintendo DS system in 2005. Read more for details and screens ...
by Judy on Nov. 4, 2004 @ 9:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced Rayman DS, Sprung and Asphalt Urban GT as official launch-window titles in the U.S. for the upcoming release of the Nintendo DS system. In fact, Asphalt Urban GT is one of only five launch-day titles arriving on store shelves nationwide on November 23, 2004, at the manufacturers suggested retail price of $29.99.
by Judy on Oct. 12, 2004 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft and Universal Studios Consumer Products Group today announced plans to release an interactive game based on Universal Pictures’ upcoming motion picture adventure, King Kong. The game will be available worldwide on all platforms at the beginning of the holiday season in conjunction with the December 14, 2005 theatrical release of the movie.
by Judy on Sept. 23, 2004 @ 3:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that its upcoming flight sim combat Pacific Fighters will launch with a multiplayer mode that will allow up to 128 players to participate in live online aerial dogfights. In addition, cooperative play and dynamic online campaigns are also available for up to 32 players.
by Judy on Sept. 15, 2004 @ 7:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ryzom is a third-generation 3D game that features a highly original poetic universe designed for the general public. Online gaming aficionados will discover innovative game mechanisms, along with sumptuous graphics. Read more for new screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 31, 2004 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that it will be the publisher in PAL territories for Champions: Return to Arms, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Action/RPG, Champions of Norrath. Champions: Return to Arms, developed by Snowblind Studios (Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance and Champions of Norrath) by Sony Online Entertainment, will be available exclusively for the PS2 in the first quarter of 2005.