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Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon review: Retro shooter goodness
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"The game is stupid," Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon creative director Dean Evans proudly proclaimed during a recent press event — not foolish pride, but pride in foolishness. Ubisoft has done great and terrible things with the game engine, transforming it into a nightmare world, where wild boars roam the purple plains, backs covered with neon graffiti.
Blood Dragon's story unfolds through a series of 2D cutscenes that wouldn't be out-of-place in an NES-era adventure. And when those scenes end, it's into a day-glo nightmare from the early days of MTV.
uPlay hacking tool grants access to Ubisoft's entire catalog
- A new hacking tool available on a Russian gaming forum allows users to circumvent security measures in place on Ubisoft’s uPlay game distribution platform. Specifically, the hack tricks the platform’s authorization tool into thinking the user has access to Ubisoft’s…
Ubisoft readies Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon game 'set in the future'
- When Ubisoft started teasing Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon earlier this week many just assumed it was an elaborate April Fools hoax. The website for the game, which is reminiscent of the old Geocities days with brightly colored animated gifs…
Ubisoft reveals Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag box art
- Earlier today Ubisoft revealed the box art for Assasin’s Creed IV: Black Flag on Twitter, validating a number of rumors that we have heard about the game this week. The main protagonist could be Edward Kenway, Connor’s (from Assassin’s Creed…
Ubisoft and EA pair up, offer each other's games online
- Electronic Arts and Ubisoft are teaming up, each company planning to offer the other's library of games across their respective Origin and UPlay services. The move could be interpreted as a shot fired across Valve's bow -- the mind behind…
THQ decides to sell individual assets to Crytek, Sega, others
- Late last year it was revealed that THQ had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reportedly entering into a stalking horse bid with investment firm Clearlake Capital Group shortly after. We have now learned the fate of the games company:…
Assassin’s Creed III is Ubisoft’s most pre-ordered game of all time
- French video game publisher Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed III has become the company’s most pre-ordered game of all time. The title has earned more than 40 prestigious awards since first being announced including Best E3 Action Game from…
Opinion: The stalemate against piracy in PC gaming doesn't help anyone
- The PC's biggest asset, for users, is its amazing flexibility. The modern computer is both a tool and a toy, a generalist device customizable to nearly any needs. With the barest amount of prodding, comparatively speaking, it can be, and…
Ubisoft scraps always-on DRM, favors one-time activation
- In an interview with RPS, Ubisoft worldwide games director Stephanie Perotti divulged that the company is dropping its infamous always-on DRM strategy. In fact, Ubisoft already quietly euthanized the program a few months ago -- probably following the From Dust…
Ubisoft Uplay DRM security hole exposed, promptly fixed
- Ubisoft’s always-on DRM mechanisms have been a point among a majority of gamers who feel they are a hassle to paying customers and ineffective at thwarting pirates. Well, it appears that even more worrisome side-effects are possible too, with the…
Far Cry 3 delayed three months, U.S. release is December 4
- Although previously scheduled for a September 4 release, Ubisoft has announced it will delay Far Cry 3's launch date by three months. The official North American release date for the first person shooter on all platforms, including PC, Xbox 360…
Sam Fisher returns in early 2013 for Splinter Cell: Blacklist
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Sam Fisher will slink back into action next year, with a sixth Splinter Cell title scheduled for early 2013 (we've seen "spring" and the "first quarter" bandied about, but no specific release date yet). Dubbed Splinter Cell: Blacklist, the title will ship for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3...
Watch five minutes of Far Cry 3 multiplayer action
- A five minute video of Far Cry 3’s multiplayer aspect has found its way online courtesy of the gang at VG247. The pre-alpha build highlights the domination game mode on a seemingly fitting tropical island map.
Assassins Creed 3 debut trailer released, information leaked
- Assassin's Creed 3 is on the way and to let us know, Ubisoft has graced us with a game trailer. A new 18th century backdrop will house the largest project in Ubisoft's history, touting a slew of changes and finer attention…
Ubisoft announces Rainbow 6 Patriots, coming in 2013
- The next title in the popular Rainbow 6 series will be called Rainbow Six Patriots. But don’t get too excited just yet – the Tom Clancy-inspired first-person shooter isn’t set for release until sometime in 2013, marking a five-year wait…
Ubisoft apologizes, will remove From Dust's DRM
- Color us mildly impressed. Ubisoft has announced that it will completely remove its DRM from the recently launched PC game, "From Dust." The developer apologized for the authentication process in a forum post and said it would release a patch…
Ubisoft tweaks Driver's always-on DRM, Skyrim to use Steam
- As with most of the company's major game launches since early last year, Ubisoft planned to lace the PC version of Driver: San Francisco with its pesky always-on DRM. The mechanism has appeared in titles including Assassin's Creed II, Silent…
Ubisoft follows EA's $10 Online Pass with 'Uplay Passport'
- Ubisoft has announced plans to ship its future games with a control scheme that will make it impossible for second-hand titles to access online content without paying a fee. Called Uplay Passport, the software will accompany most of the studio's…
Ubisoft acquires free-to-play game developer Owlient
- Ubisoft has announced the acquisition of free-to-play game developer Owlient. Details of the deal were not disclosed, so it's not clear how much Ubisoft paid for the small company, which employs some 40 employees.
Ubisoft announces Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online
- Ubisoft today announced the development of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online, a new multiplayer, third-person, cover-based tactical shooter that will be offered free-to-play online. Ghost Recon Online is being developed by Ubisoft Singapore as a downloadable PC-based online game.
Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed Revelations for November 2011
- Ubisoft has announced the development of Assassin's Creed Revelations, the fourth installment in the popular video game franchise. The game will be released on the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, and for Windows this November.
Ubisoft caught selling 'pirated' Assassin's Creed soundtrack?
- Ubisoft has been accused of selling a torrented soundtrack of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Customers who preordered the "digital deluxe" edition of the title received various extras including the game's soundtrack. According to one customer, the music files that Ubisoft included…
Ubisoft: Sony will not be able to stop PS3 pirates
- Ubisoft believes that Sony will not be able to combat piracy on the PlayStation 3, which was recently hacked. Martin Walfisz, former CEO of Ubisoft subsidiary Ubisoft Massive, was a key player in developing Ubisoft's new DRM technologies. Since playing…
Ubisoft scales back 'always on' DRM for some titles
- Ubisoft caught some serious flak from the gaming community last year over its controversial DRM scheme, which saw some of its titles requiring constant authentication with the company’s servers in order to play them – even in single player mode.…
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