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Ubisoft: Desmond’s Assassin’s Creed days are numbered

, Jul 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

We've seen quite a few Assassin's Creed releases since the first one hit shelves back in 2007, and even though we've met a lot of different characters along the way, one thing has remained the same: modern-day assassin Desmond Miles is constantly featured throughout the series. That may not be the case for much longer, however, as Assassin's Creed 3 creative lead Alex Hutchinson tells Polygon that the Desmond story line has to wrap up sooner or later, presumably with the series continuing after Desmond's tale has come to an end. According to Hutchinson, the Assassin's Creed series risks losing "resonance" with fans if Desmond's over-arcing story line continues on for too much longer. Read The Full Story

Assassin’s Creed 3 PC hit with a delay

, Jul 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Assassin's Creed 3 looks to be the most exciting entry in the franchise yet, but unfortunately those who were planning to play it on PC will have to wait a little bit longer than those playing on Xbox 360 and PS3. Ubisoft has delayed the PC version of Assassin's Creed 3 past the originally planned October 30 release date, but didn't delve into specifics as to why. The publisher did say that it will launch sometime before Christmas though, so at least there's that. Read The Full Story

Michael Fassbender signed for Assassin’s Creed movie

, Jul 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

The undeniably popular video game series Assassin's Creed has a film adaptation in the works and this week none other than Michael Fassbender has signed on for the full ride. The most recent entry in the Assasin's Creed video game series features a set of assassins who throughout history have been cutting down England's Knights Templar, finding themselves once again murdering the lot of them in Revolutionary War - aka the American War of Independence if you're reading this from the UK. Fassbender will likely be playing Desmond Miles, a modern-day barman sent back in time to live in the role of one of these legendary assassins. Read The Full Story

Ubisoft’s ZombiU might be ported to other consoles

, Jun 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

Even though ZombiU has a name that sounds like it has to be a Wii U exclusive, there is a chance that it might be turned into a cross-platform title. ZombiU was among the title that made the most waves among Nintendo's requisite lineup of Mario titles and mini-games on the Wii U. So to be exclusive would be a huge benefit to the platform. Read The Full Story

Ubisoft Wii U support strong as showed at E3

, Jun 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ubisoft's official pre-E3 media briefing has come and gone, and one of the strongest focuses was the company's pledge to offer solid support for the only piece of unreleased hardware that is on display at this year's E3 show. No fewer than eight Wii U titles are currently in development from Ubisoft, and all have been revealed. Read The Full Story

Ubisoft apologizes for broken split-screen promise

, May 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

There've been some fans of the Ubisoft franchise Ghost Recon crying foul over confusion on split screen play in the new video game Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. The confusion comes from the fact that some retail sites, including the UbiShop, are listing details that there's a split-screen campaign co-op mode. There is some split screen action, just not what some people expect. Read The Full Story

Ghost Recon Commander hits Facebook early

, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Ubisoft are bringing their upcoming hit Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, to the world of heavy-duty gaming - but before that, they're bringing the series of Facebook. The newest game on the social networking platform is Ghost Recon: Commander, and it hits your senses like a small plastic bat. Of course this game is made in preparation for the big wallop of a club that is Future Soldier, so feel free to get your ammo stocked up here a day early! Read The Full Story

Assassin’s Creed III gameplay trailer released

, May 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ubisoft's blockbuster running, jumping and stabbing franchise Assassin's Creed has been stuck in Renaissance-era Italy for the last three games, but it's making a big change with its next installment. Assassin''s Creed III shifts the stage to the American Revolution, and in doing so has reignited excitement among sneaky gamers. The latest trailer shows off the first gameplay as protagonist Connor Kenway literally hunts down his targets. Read The Full Story

Rayman Legends Wii U trailer leaked

, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [3]

Looking forward to Nintendo’s Wii U? The concept is interesting enough, but its how games will take advantage of it that will really make or break the device. Hallmark Nintendo titles like Mario and Zelda will inevitably make the jump to the platform, but what can you look forward to for third party titles? According to a new leak, Rayman Legends will be coming to the next-generation console. Read The Full Story

Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed faces lawsuit from novelist

, Apr 19th 2012 Discuss [13]

John L. Beiswenger has filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft, claiming that its Assassin's Creed video game franchise follows a storyline that is eerily similar to his series of "Link" science fiction books. He specifically calls out Assassin's Creed's spiritual and biblical tones and the battle between good and evil as being ripped right from the pages of his novels. Beiswenger is looking for $1 million to $5 million in damages. Read The Full Story

Ghost Recon Commander to invade Facebook

, Apr 4th 2012 Discuss [1]

Ubisoft is preparing to bring its popular Ghost Recon franchise to Facebook. The social version of the strategic combat game is called Ghost Recon Commander and is being developed by Loot Drop. The game will not only encourage gameplay with your Facebook friends but will also integrate with other titles of the Ghost Recon series. Read The Full Story

Ubisoft Wii U dreams are high

, Apr 3rd 2012 Discuss [4]

Video game publisher wants to be the most successful when it comes to Nintendo's next generation home console. The company has said it thinks the Wii U will be a powerful platform, and will captivate gamers in a new way, making it very lucrative for new games. Ubisoft, known for series like Rayman and Tom Clancy, thinks it can outpace all other third-party publishers and is taing an aggressive stance now. Read The Full Story
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