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Ubisoft has launched its online rewards service Uplay on iPhone in the form of a new app. Players can download the service for free and earn action points to unlock in-game extras, read expert guides, share content with friends and edit their user profiles.Uplay originally launched as an in-game service …
Read More »Ubisoft to publish MMO Rift
The boxed release of upcoming MMO Rift: Planes of Telara will be distributed in Europe by Ubisoft, it has been revealed. The multi-year deal with developer Trion Worlds grants Ubisoft publishing rights in France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and both the Benelux and Nordic regions. The game is due out next …
Read More »Michael Jackson goes on tour
The King of Pop might not be around to see it, but his new video game is causing a storm across the country. Ubisoft has taken Michael Jackson: The Experience on the road to promote it with Just Dance 2 in a range of UK shopping centres. Jacko’s dancing game …
Read More »WOW contender Trion Worlds signs with Ubisoft
Assassinâ??s Creed publisher to distribute Rift across continental Europe
Read More »Jobs lost at Ubisoft Reflections
As many as 19 staff at Newcastle-based Ubisoft Reflections could be leaving the firm as part of a wider restructuring, Ubisoft has confirmed. This number includes several members of the studio’s senior development team. According to a Develop source at the company, currently working on Driver: San Francisco, staff were …
Read More »Axe falls at Ubisoft Reflections
Up to 19 positions go as Ubisoft aims to calm fears of further cuts
Read More »Ubisoft scoops kids BAFTA double
Publisher Ubisoft is celebrating a double victory in yesterday’s Children’s BAFTA Awards. Rabbids Go Home won the title of Best Video Game, edging out a string of Nintendo nominations including the likes of New Super Mario Bros, Pokemon Heart Gold/ Soul Silver and Super Mario Galaxy 2 in the process. …
Read More »VIDEO: Raymond introduces Ubisoft mega-studio
The 800-capacity Toronto base now has 83 staff ahead of schedule
Read More »Where next for Assassins Creed?
For Ubisoft, the world is its oyster when it comes to Assassin’s Creed. The franchise’s latest game is flying off shelves in Europe, and the series is a global powerhouse selling 20m. Meanwhile the storyline profiles a team researching the genetic memory of an assassin – so the franchise can …
Read More »Brotherhood makes a killing in Europe
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood has sold over 1m copies across Europe in less than a week, publisher Ubisoft has told MCV. The swift success of the game makes it the publisher’s fastest-selling game ever in the European territories, and overall the publisher’s biggest franchise. To date, the Assassin’s Creed games have …
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