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Assassin’s Creed 3 – Behind The Scenes – Episode One

Ubisoft has released the first, behind the scenes video for Assassin’s Creed 3. in which the development team sheds some light on what it takes to redesign this well known franchise. Part one in a four-part documentary series, Inside Assassin’s Creed III: Episode One gives you a behind the scenes look at some of ACIII’s key pillars through the eyes of its developers and outside experts. Enjoy! Continue reading Assassin’s Creed 3 – Behind The Scenes – Episode One

Splinter Cell: Blacklist – New Screenshot Revealed

Ubisoft has released a new screenshot for Splinter Cell: Blacklist. This shot is a close-up of Sam Fisher as he’s about to infiltrate Jadid’s hide-out, and showcases the intricate details on his op suit, including the green light on his back, which indicates to the player that Sam has the aid of being in shadows. Splinter Cell: Blacklist is currently planned for a 2013 release on PC, PS3 and X360. Enjoy! Continue reading Splinter Cell: Blacklist – New Screenshot Revealed

This Is Why Ubisoft Does Not Deserve PC Gamers’ Respect – Investing In F2P Model To Increase Revenue

You see, this is what is precisely wrong with today’s gaming industry. We PC gamers have criticised Ubisoft’s actions in the past – especially its controversial DRM – and hoped that the French company would listen and address those issues. We were not bashing Ubisoft because it’s the cool thing to do. No, we want a better gaming experience from the company that brought us Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. In fact, we were hoping that Ubisoft would, somehow, treat us the way we should be treated in the first place. However, that won’t happen anytime soon. As GamesIndustry reported, Ubisoft is investing in free-to-play on PC, in a way to increase and guarantee revenue. Continue reading This Is Why Ubisoft Does Not Deserve PC Gamers’ Respect – Investing In F2P Model To Increase Revenue

Ubisoft reconfirms Assassin’s Creed 3 PC DX11 support; will feature Higher Resolution Textures

We seriously don’t know whether we should be excited about the following news or not. You see, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier PC was advertised as a great PC port from Ubisoft and what we got was an un-optimized console port that had major CPU issues/limitations. Not only that, but the DX11 features that were added were not polished and it took Ubisoft a couple of months to fix a number of performance issues. Therefore, the fact that Assassin’s Creed 3 will support DX11 features and higher resolution textures is both a good and a bad sign. Continue reading Ubisoft reconfirms Assassin’s Creed 3 PC DX11 support; will feature Higher Resolution Textures

The Expendables 2 Videogame – Launch Trailer

Ubisoft announced that The Expendables 2 Videogame is now available on Xbox LIVE for 1200 Microsoft Points and PC for £11.99.  The PSN version will be available on the 22/08. The Expendables 2 Videogame unites four of the world’s most legendary mercenaries – Barney Ross, Gunner Jensen, Hale Caesar and Yin Yang – in a feast of explosive over-the-top action, authentic to the Expendables franchise. Or at least what’s the press release states. In addition, the publisher has released a launch trailer that can be viewed below. Enjoy! Continue reading The Expendables 2 Videogame – Launch Trailer

Splinter Cell: Blacklist – Extended Gamescom 2012 Walkthrough – This Is Why You Should Not Get Disappointed

Ubisoft has released a new, extended walkthrough of Splinter Cell: Blacklist and the level that was demonstrated was the same one that appeared in this year’s E3. This walkthrough is centered around the action path of Splinter Cell: Blacklist and although Ubisoft stated that there will be a stealth approach in almost every mission, most Splinter Cell fans will be furious with what the company has done to their amazing franchise. However, this is why you should not get disappointed. Continue reading Splinter Cell: Blacklist – Extended Gamescom 2012 Walkthrough – This Is Why You Should Not Get Disappointed

From Dust, Driver San Francisco, H.A.W.X. 2 and Silent Hunter 5 are $1 this week for the PC

Now this is a clever way to promote your online DRM system. Ubisoft has announced that it is offering a number of its games for only 1 dollar this week. Clearly, this is a deal you cannot miss, however be warned that most of these games are plagued by UPLAY and its always-online DRM. But then again, the price is so low that we can’t really see why you should avoid getting them, as this is the offer most of you have been waiting for. Continue reading From Dust, Driver San Francisco, H.A.W.X. 2 and Silent Hunter 5 are $1 this week for the PC

Anno Online Officially Announced, Will Be A Free-To-Play Title

Ubisoft has officially revealed Anno Online during its Gamescom 2012 conference. According to the company, players will be amazed with what they have achieved with this game, as it has set the benchmark in visual quality and it delivers a full Anno featured experience for free. To be honest, we were not impressed by the game’s visuals but then again, this is a browser-based title. Continue reading Anno Online Officially Announced, Will Be A Free-To-Play Title

Might & Magic Heroes Online – Gamescom 2012 Teaser Trailer

Ubisoft has released a teaser trailer for Might & Magic Heroes Online. Might & Magic Heroes Online is a free-to-play strategy RPG game in which you control powerful Heroes and their armies as they do battle throughout the fantasy world of Ashan. No download is required as you can experience classic Heroes gameplay directly in your browser! Continue reading Might & Magic Heroes Online – Gamescom 2012 Teaser Trailer

Far Cry 3 – Gamescom 2012 Trailer & Screenshots

Ubisoft has released a new Gamescom 2012 trailer for Far Cry 3. Far Cry 3 embraces paranoia and is slated for a September 7th release on PC, X360 and PS3. With Far Cry 3, players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, a man alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island. Enjoy the new trailer – as well as a new set of screenshots – after the jump! Continue reading Far Cry 3 – Gamescom 2012 Trailer & Screenshots