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Read More »Screenwriter Scott Frank is re-writing Assassin’s Creed movie
The writer behind the Wolverine movie, Get Shorty and Minority Report has been tasked with rewriting the Assassin’s Creed movie. I’m rewriting Assassin’s Creed right now, and what I love about it is that I’ve never adapted a video game before and it has its own set of challenges,” he …
Read More »Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV selling more on next-gen
Pre-orders for Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag are higher on Xbox One and PS4 than on current generation platforms, says Ubisoft. European chief Alain Corre told MCV that the transition to the next generation of consoles will be faster than expected. It follows comments from UK retailers …
Read More »VIDEO: Watch Dogs gameplay trailer explores hacking options
With a little over three months to go before its release, Ubisoft has released a tantalising gameplay video for next-gen title Watch Dogs. The short explores the many hacking possibilities available to players, all of which centres into the hacking of Chicago’s CTOS Network. Each area of the city will …
Read More »Mario and Luigi skins included in Rayman Legends on Wii U
The Wii U version of Rayman Legends will offer an extra goodie for Nintendo fans. Ubisoft has announced that players will after 20 minutes be able to unlock Mario and Luigi skins for the characters Rayman and Globox respectively. Hopefully the move will help pacify the many who Nintendo fans …
Read More »Hasbro and EA cut console ties as toy maker joins with Ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced a partnership with Hasbro to develop and publish a number of console releases based on the toy maker’s popular board games. It marks an end to Hasbro’s long-term deal for console games with EA, although the firm will still make mobile games based on Hasbro properties. Monopoly, …
Read More »Ubisoft to bring Hasbro games to consoles
Classic board games will appear on next-gen platforms
Read More »See Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV TONIGHT at GAME lock-ins
Gamers can get a closer look at two of gaming’s hottest upcoming releases tonight. Ubisoft and GAME have teamed up to run four lock-ins at GAME stores at 6pm this evening where gamers will have the chance to see demos of the E3 builds of both Watch Dogs and Assassin’s …
Read More »Ubisoft splashes cash on ‘most ambitious’ Splinter Cell yet
Publisher Ubisoft is spending big on what it sees as the most ambitious Splinter Cell yet. The game is the first title by Ubisoft’s Toronto studio. And the firm is backing it with sampling events, a countdown partnership with IGN, posters in Underground stations and a major TV campaign, which …
Read More »Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV hit GAME this week
Gamers can watch live demos of Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag this week in GAME. GAME’s latest lock-in events will include the Ubisoft duo. Meanwhile, gamers will also be able to hold the new PS4 pad for the first time. The two games will be shown after …
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