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Read More »E3 2013: Watch Ubisoft’s press conference here
Ubisoft presentation kicks off at 11pm UK time, 3pm PST
Read More »E3 2013 PRESS CONFERENCES: Watch Sony, Microsoft, EA and Ubisoft here
Today’s the day. Whether it’s the first look at PS4, Microsoft’s rumoured 20 new game announcements, new titles from EA and Ubisoft or god knows what from Nintendo, it’s all going down at E3 2013 in LA from later today. This year’s schedule is as follows (times are for the …
Read More »VIDEO: Watch Ubisoft’s incredible Watch Dogs E3 trailer
We won’t laugh at you if you get a good minute into this new Watch Dogs short before you realise it’s CGI. That’s high praise indeed for a new E3 short from Ubisoft that could help upcoming next-gen title Watch Dogs claim the unofficial game of the show” gong for …
Read More »Roundtable: Marketing games through mobile
MCV and mobile giant Velti quiz trade experts on how traditional firms are taking advantage of mobile
Read More »Alain Corre on why we should prepare for E3 surprises from Ubisoft
Ubisoft stole the show at E3 last year, with new IP and major blockbusters – and the firm is promising more surprises in Los Angeles next week. MCV caught up with EMEA?executive director Alain Corre to talk next-gen, new IP and the ‘death of the console’ What are Ubisoft’s hopes …
Read More »Publishers quiet over Xbox One pre-owned intentions
We’ve asked. They’ve not answered. Microsoft last night finally announced its pre-owned plans. It’s not blocking pre-owned. It’s not even charging for pre-owned. But, due to the system’s new licence-based business model, publishers could block pre-owned or could charge for pre-owned. Or insists on a pre-owned time delay. Or do …
Read More »Ubisoft heading to Rezzed PC games show
PC and indie games expo Rezzed returns later this month, with a string of major Ubisoft titles set to appear. Splinter Cell: Blacklist, The Mighty Quest For Epic Loot, Might & Magic: Duel of Champions, Trials Evolution Gold and Ghost Recon Online will be available on the show floor. Ubisoft …
Read More »The quiet success of Ubisoft’s Rocksmith
The music genre is dead, right? Erm, no, perhaps not. Ubisoft has confirmed that music title Rocksmith has sold a very impressive 1.4m units worldwide since its release in October 2011. There have also been 3m track downloads from the game’s digital store. The publisher is also quoting a study …
Read More »Ubisoft: Don’t write off Wii U yet
Despite mixed support from third parties, Ubisoft still believes Wii U can find a place in the market. Nintendo is not holding an E3 press conference but will unveil a raft of new games on the showfloor. It will only take one to ‘rescue’ the console, according to EMEA exec …
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