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Ubisoft has decided not to bundle its controversial always-on DRM with upcoming release Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. The confirmation was issued to PC gaming blog Rock Paper Shotgun, which goes on to speculate that the decision could indicate a strategic withdrawal from the system. Always-on DRM has become somewhat of a …
Read More »Drawsome tablet announced for Wii
Ubisoft has unveiled a new Wii peripheral that allows players to interact with games by drawing. The Drawsome tablet features a 6.5 x 5-inch touchscreen which displays whatever the user is drawing. These scribbles can then be transferred into the game.Players will also be able to share their creations with …
Read More »Exchange rates pull Ubisoft from profit to £32m loss
Paris headquartered publisher Ubisoft has reported a 32m loss for the first half of the financial year, despite preventative measures to curb expenditure. Revenues for the most recent three months, ending September 30th, were positive. Ubisoft sold 125m of goods for this period, up by about 40 million year-on-year and …
Read More »Canada in Focus: The big chill or industry hotbed?
[In association with Ubisoft] We ask those at the forefront how the industry is changing
Read More »Canada in Focus: The French Connection
[In association with Ubisoft] The french publisher speaks out on an industry it helped create
Read More »Other publishers wanted us, RedLynx claims
Studio blasé on losing independence after Ubisoft buyout
Read More »INTERVIEW: Rob Cooper
2011 marks the firm’s 25th year in the business, but even without that, Ubisoft’s UK division has plenty to celebrate. Managing director Rob Cooper talks to MCV about notable achievements and an even more promising future… Obviously you’re celebrating 25 years of Ubi this year, but it’s worth celebrating your …
Read More »Ubisoft announces Rainbow 6: Patriots
As has been rumoured, publisher Ubisoft has officially announced a brand new Tom Clancy title – Rainbow 6: Patriots. The title is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal, though it is also being supported by Ubisoft Toronto and Ubisoft Red Storm. It will be released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC …
Read More »Montreal devs ‘too influenced by foreign firms’
New fund initiative could offer local indies as much as CA$3 million
Read More »Ubisoft acquires Trials HD developer
Ubisoft has bought Finland-based developer RedLynx, the studio best known for its Trials Xbox Live game. The publisher has bought the company as part of its active plans to grow its online output. RedLynx has produced some 100 games since 2000. We are delighted to welcome RedLynx to the Ubisoft …
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