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Described by its creator as an action-adventure built on a sports game philosophy, Assassinâ??s Creed is Ubisoftâ??s ambitious next-gen big hope. Michael French talks design, technology â?? and bridging a gap between the two â?? with the creative minds behind the game, creative director Patrice Desilets and producer Jade Raymondâ?¦

Aiming to be the biggest and best in-house team in the world â?? and doing so by banking big on next-gen multiplatform development â?? Ubisoft Montrealâ??s plan of attack is one to take note of, says Michael Frenchâ?¦

Why did Kujuâ??s Brighton team choose to rename itself as Zoë Mode â?? and how does the change reflect the teamâ??s attitude and activity? Develop headed down south to find outâ?¦

Relentless made its name creating successful social/lifestyle games, but as the industry moves on, it is now facing a number of interesting challenges, as Develop reportsâ?¦

The ability to handle PS3 and Xbox 360 is a given when it comes to middleware. Now, successful companies will have to be as innovative in how they deploy and charge for their smartsâ?¦