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This week’s MCV isnow available to view online – and it features a detailed investigation of the eSports craze. We also discuss the potential of Wii U, the call for global release dates, and review last week’s LGC. We’ve listed the contents in full below. Download our iPad app now,which …
Read More »Far Cry 3 trade-in deal roundup
Tomorrow’s launch of Far Cry 3 is arguably the last big multi-format release of the year and the usual suspects are pulling out all the stops to try and win market share. HMV will again be offering the game for nothing when gamers trade in two of the following – …
Read More »VIDEO: Far Cry 3 story trailer released as game goes gold
Ubisoft has released a story trailer for its upcoming shooter Far Cry 3. The publisher has also announced that the game has gone gold, meaning that production will have started on the title ahead of its November 30th UK release date. Ubisoft told MCV last month that it has high …
Read More »Ubisoft reports £26m loss before major games hit
Publisher raises full-year sales forecasts to £1bn
Read More »Ubisoft reports six month loss of $41m, but expecting big Q3
Ubisoft has reported its earnings for the first half of its fiscal 2012. During the period running from April 1st through September 30th of this year, the company saw gross profits of around $247m – a 21 per cent increase from the same six months in 2011. That said, with …
Read More »Far Cry 3 unfazed by Call of Duty threat
Ubisoft is feeling confident about its upcoming open-world shooter Far Cry 3 – even though it launches just after Activision’s powerhouse franchise, Call of Duty. Far Cry 3 was originally set for launch in September but was pushed back for to give Ubisoft’s Montreal studio more time to create a …
Read More »VIDEO: Exploring Far Cry 3’s sandbox gameplay
There’s still over a month to wait, but that’s no reason not to be very, very excited about Far Cry 3. In a new video by GameSpot we’re shown a little about how the world is constructed and how players can go about navigating – and in turn liberating – …
Read More »Far Cry 3 invades Minecraft
Ubisoft has created a Far Cry 3 map and texture map for Minecraft on PC. The pack modifies all aspects of the game, including environments, weapons and tools. The set also includes locations and characters from the series, including Vaas, Jason and Citra. It’s a smart piece of promotion for …
Read More »Far Cry 3 backs Games Media Awards
Ubisoft’s Far Cry 3 is the latest name to back this year’s Games Media Awards. The first person shooter will welcome guests in the reception area at the super chic Vinpolis, Bankside. The Games Media Awards honour the best writers in the business. "We strongly value our close partnerships with …
Read More »Ignoring violence in games undermines narrative
Far Cry 3 lead discusses maturity in upcoming title
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