Review by Nick H. The decision to keep the Xbox One at at higher price tag in order to include the Kinect 2.0 with the system was a controversial point for Microsoft. On the one hand, it makes sense that Microsoft would want to ensure that this device, which it…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I loved Assassin’s Creed 3. I realise that’s a controversial statement to make for the fans of the earlier AC games, especially considering that I wasn’t a fan of the series until AC3 (at all), but the trip through early-era America was for me a revelation.…
Read MoreWe love Might & Magic: Duel of Champions at Digitally Downloaded. In fact, true story – on those nights where my extreme insomnia has me awake at 1am in the morning, the timing has been just perfect for some heated battles of cards with Nick from our US team. So…
Read MoreArticle by Matt S Amongst the Western publishers, Ubisoft stands almost unique in its dedication to memorable characters and narratives. Or, in other words, if the western publishers were to create their own “Smash Bros”-style games, Ubisoft would have Rayman, Ezio, Connor, Jade, Aveline, Rabbids and a host of others.…
Read MoreUbisoft has released the second in its “Black Flag Diaries” video series; essentially trailers for the game with the developers talking about how awesome it is. Of course with Assassin’s Creed IV it’s not difficult to find things to be enthusiastic about. There’s a new setting, new focus for the…
Read MoreI thought it would be tough to follow on from Rayman Origins. That game brought Rayman into the era of HD gaming in spectacular style, with the gorgeous Ubi-art framework creating a vibrant world and a standard of animation that hadn’t been seen previously – even Nintendo’s studios have struggled…
Read MoreStephane Jankowski It’s not usually a point of pride to lose at something 23 times in a row, especially in the world of competitive gaming. But for Ubisoft Quebec’s Stephane Jankowski, it’s not only a point of pride, it’s proof that Might & Magic: Duel of Champions – for which…
Read MoreUbisoft’s Wii U Zombie survival game will not be on the receiving end of a sequel any time soon thanks to the original title being “not even close” to making a profit. According to a story posted on MCV by way of gamesindustry International, Ubi CEO Yves Guillemot has stated…
Read MoreUbisoft’s presentation was filled with stuff we had already seen plenty of before. We know what to expect with Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed, and we know there’s a Just Dance game on the way. They are exciting games, but not edge-of-the-seat stuff. Then, right at the end of the…
Read MoreWatch_Dogs, Assassin’s Creed IV, Rayman and plenty more will be present and accounted for at Ubisoft’s E3 press conference later today. Check out the show in full, live and as it happens right here. Ubisoft easily has two of the most highly anticipated games at this year’s E3 with Assassin’s…
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