At its E3 press conference today, Ubisoft announced that it will be releasing Driver: San Francisco, the first iteration of the franchise on current-generation platforms. Scheduled for release in Q4 2010 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC and Mac, Driver: San Francisco extends the cinematic car chase experience with a new gameplay feature called "shift."

Ubisoft has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2010 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 15 - 17, 2010, such as Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Shaun White Skateboarding, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier, the next installment in the Driver franchise, and other titles that are yet to be announced.

Ubisoft announced an environmental initiative to eliminate paper game manuals, replacing them with an in-game digital manual for all titles on PS3 and Xbox 360, starting with Shaun White Skateboarding.

Ubisoft's latest financial result reveals that Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction has been delayed until April 2010, while R.U.S.E. is now expected in the next fiscal year, anywhere from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. On the flipside, Ubisoft also plans to release a new installment in the Driver series, Raving Rabbids 4 and a new episode of Assassin’s Creed, the first in the series to have an online multiplayer mode.

Ubisoft reported its sales for the six months ending Sept. 30, 2009, showing that sales dropped over 50%, similar to its previous financial result, with top sellers being Call of Juarez®: Bound In Blood (900k units sold), TMNT Smash Up, The Price is Right 2, Battle of Giants and, in certain countries Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Academy of Champions.

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. After proclaiming the game to be an X360/PC exclusive on numerous occasions, Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat said in a recent interview, "there's always hope."

Havok today announced that it has signed a multi-year, worldwide licensing agreement with Ubisoft to use Havok’s software in upcoming titles across all game platforms.

Ubisoft announced the acquisition of France based TrackMania development studio Nadeo, currently working on Trackmania 2.

Ubisoft announced its line-up of titles it will be showing off at Tokyo Game Show 2009 (Sept. 24 - 27), such as Assassin’s Creed II, Avatar: The Game, Rabbids Go Home, Red Steel 2, and Splinter Cell: Conviction.

In July Ubisoft announced that it was opening a new studio in Toronto, with a CA$263 million investment from local government. While the studio has yet to open its doors, CEO Yannis Mallat announced today that former Assassin's Creed producer Jade Raymond will be in charge of the day-to-day operations.

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Ubisoft's GamesCom 2009 lineup:

• 'Your Shape' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer
• 'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) - New Screens
• 'James Cameron's Avatar: The Game' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer
• 'R.U.S.E.' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens
• 'Silent Hunter 5' - New Screens
• 'Just Dance' (Wii) Announced - Screens
• 'Rabbids Go Home' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens
• 'Red Steel 2' (Wii) - New Screens
• 'Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage' (Wii) - New Screens
• 'TMNT: Smash-Up' (Wii) - New Screens
• 'C.O.P. The Recruit' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard' [ALL] Announced - Screens & Trailer
• 'Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes' (NDS) - New Screens

Good Old Games has added a slew of new classic Ubisoft titles to its download service, offering Gold editions for Heroes of Might and Magic 2, HoMM 3, and The Settlers 2, as well as Might and Magic 6 Limited Edition, all Vista compatible and DRM-free.

NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer is not specifically a game, but rather a title that perfectly combines Fitness, Nutritional Advice and Daily Healthy tips to offer a holistic experience through personal well-being.

Ubisoft reported its sales for the first fiscal Q1 2009 ended June 30, 2009. Citing market conditions and lower than expected NDS/back catalog numbers, first-quarter sales were down 51%. More importantly, Ubisoft is delaying the release of several major titles such as Red Steel 2, Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon and I Am Alive, while keeping Assassin's Creed II on track.

Ubisoft plans to open a full development studio in Toronto, Ontario, a first for the company in the province, resulting in the creation of 800 new jobs within the area over the next decade, with The new studio to begin operations in late 2009.

Check out the following new screens from Ubisoft's E3 2009 lineup:

• 'Academy of Champions' (Wii) - 10 New Screens
• 'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) - New Screen
• 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' (ALL) - 5 New Screens
• 'Combat of Giants: Dragons' (NDS) - 7 New Screens
• 'Fairyland Melody Magic' (NDS) - 5 New Screens
• 'Imagine Boutique Owner' (NDS) - 5 New Screens
• 'Imagine Detective' (NDS) - 9 New Screens
• 'Imagine Fashion Designer World Tour' (NDS) - 4 New Screens
• 'Imagine Salon Stylist' (NDS) - 5 New Screens
• 'James Cameron's Avatar' (ALL) - 3 New Screens
• 'Monster 4x4: Stunt Racer' (Wii) - 11 New Screens
• Ubisoft Signs 'No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Petz Dogz Talent Show' (NDS) - 3 New Screens
• 'Petz Nursery' (NDS) - 3 New Screens
• 'Petz Pony Beauty Pageant' (NDS) - 3 New Screens
• 'Petz Saddle Club' (PSP) - 5 New Screens
• 'Rabbids Go Home' (Wii) - 9 New Screens
• 'Red Steel 2' (Wii) - 8 New Screens
• 'R.U.S.E.' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens
• 'Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage' (Wii) - 4 New Screens
• 'Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn' (ALL) Announced
• 'TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled' (PSN/XBLA) Officially Announced - 6 New Screens
• 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up' (Wii) - 13 New Screens

Heroes Over Europe is a World War II flight combat game that builds on the original game's legacy with intense dogfights, a highly detailed realistic visual presentation and even more online options.

Ubisoft announced that it will develop a video game based on the adventures of the legendary Asterix cartoon, featuring a two player mode, 4 different locations and 20 mini-games where players will need to protect their village from the Romans.

Not only did Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo have E3 briefings, but to make up for its missing UbiDays, the publisher/developer decided give us a brief look at their upcoming titles, and what to expect from E3 itself. James Cameron was on hand to talk about Avatar, Pelé was introducing a new soccer game for kids, and plenty more looks at the 2009, and beyond, lineup.

Ubisoft Reflections has rewarded four of the region's brightest talents with six-month contracts after they won a prestigious competition run by Teesside University.

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues the tale of punk anti-hero Travis Touchdown, the Japanese anime Otaku, and pro wrestling-obsessed assassin. Travis finds himself at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) rankings and must wage war to become the No. 1 assassin once again.

Ubisoft announced that it has once again partnered with Ludia to add three new classic game show titles to its already successful portfolio, Family Feud 2010, Press Your Luck 2010, and an all new expanded version of The Price is Right 2010

Ubisoft released its results for the fiscal year 2009, revealing sales were up 14.0%. In a year where most of its competitors closed studios and had layoffs, Ubisoft has acquired 5 studios and hired 1,300 new employees, and plans to focus more on quality. During the conf. call CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that Assassin's Creed 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction; Red Steel 2, and Rabbids Go Home are due Q4 (Nov. - Dec. 2009) while RUSE, I Am Alive and the new Ghost Recon title between Jan. - March 2010.

Jerry Bruckheimer and MTV Games announced two executive appointments that officially mark the producer's entrance into the video game industry, Microsoft/Halo producer Jim Veevaert and Ubisoft VP Jay Cohen.

Ubisoft has just released the 2008-2009 full-year sales numbers, and it's no surprise that the French publisher/developer is still going strong, posting a 14% sales increase (€1,058 million). More importantly, a projected release schedule for the next 12 months reveals Ghost Recon 4, a new Arthur and the Invisibles title, and a new Wii sports game are in development.