Ezio Confirmed For Soul Calibur V
Continuing the series’ fine tradition, NAMCO Bandai have revealed that Ezio Auditore da Firenze of the Assassin’s Creed franchise will be featured and playable in SoulCalibur V. The white-clad assassin, who found fame in Ubisoft’s hit adventure franchise, will be available in both versions of the title. However, considering all the previous guest characters, Ezio, [...]
Ubisoft Is “Struggling To Nail Down” Ghost Recon’s Identity
Ubisoft creative director Tommy Jacob has admitted that the development teams have struggled when it comes to nailing down the “identity” of the Ghost Recon franchise, while simultaneously trying to grow the franchise’s user-base. “It’s been a struggle to nail down and maintain an identity that stays true to Ghost Recon’s roots while allowing the [...]
Brotherhood Getting More Downloadable Content
Ubisoft have announced its plans to continue the downloadable content for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, the latest installment into the acclaimed action-adventure franchise. The publisher plans to “increase the excitement” around its online mode, including some other “good surprises”, with the additional content. EMEA sales and marketing chief Geoffroy Sardin then went on the confirm the [...]
Assassin’s Creed II Sells 1.6 Million In One Week
Ubisoft plans to ship James Cameron‘s Avatar on December 1st. But, undoubtedly, the publishers heaviest holiday hitter of this year is Assassin’s Creed II, which shipped last week. That said, according to the company’s internal estimate, Assassin’s Creed II sold over 1.6 million units worldwide during its first week; that’s 32 percent faster than the [...]
Kristen Bell Back In For Assassin’s Creed II
Kirsten Bell will indeed return as Lucy Stillman in the sequel to Assassin’s Creed, UbiSoft announced today. Kirsten’s character Lucy is… well, boring, but you don’t want to mess with Veronica Mars and her “expressive enthusiasm”. Anyway, Lucy Stillman was one of the few people protagonist Desmond actually got on with the original Assassin’s Creed, [...]
Danny Wallace Gets A Part In Assassin’s Creed II
Well-known British humorist and author Danny Wallace will be cast as one of the key roles in Assassin’s Creed II, Ubisoft announced today. The voice and likeness of Wallace will be cast for the character of Shaun Hastings. A pivotal character in the game, Shaun will serve as a historian, guide and source of information [...]
Christmas Market “Brutal” For New IPs
Speaking exclusively to Gamesindustry.biz, Ubisoft Game Designer Michael de Plater acknowledges that the festive holiday season is a “brutal” duration to release new IPs and that many good games could fall wayside as a result. “It’s a bit tough to launch a new IP exactly at Christmas when you’re head-to-head with blockbuster sequels. It’s interesting [...]
Ubisoft Delays Splinter Cell: Conviction, And More
UbiSoft briefly mentioned in their financial report today that several of their major upcoming titles have been delayed. Yes, including Conviction. Anyway, Splinter Cell: Conviction and Red Steel 2, both of which were slotted for holiday 09 releases, have now been pushed into early 2010. And, in other news, I Am Alive and Ghost Recon 4 were, [...]
E3 ’09: Assassin’s Creed 2 Fact Sheet Details
Assassin’s Creed 2 is the follow-up to the title that became the fastest-selling new IP in video game history. The highly anticipated title features a new hero, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young Italian noble, and a new era, the Renaissance. EZIO, A NEW ASSASSIN FOR A NEW ERA – Ezio Auditore da Firenze is [...]
E3 ’09: New Splinter Cell: Conviction Video Leaked
In an accidental leak discovered by some tipster, unprotected files on its Ubisoft site reveal the newest version Splinter Cell: Conviction, which show what “going back to the drawing board” has done for the title. The video doesn’t feature game play, but what it is, is ten seconds of greatness. Along with the video, it [...]
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