Watchdogs Gets Worldwide Release Date

It’s the news gamers have been waiting for – Ubisoft today announced that its cyberpunk, open-world thriller will launch on 27 May. We’re also treated to a new trailer, see below. “We’re really excited for the launch of Watch Dogs on both PS3 and PS4 and are confident that it will prove to be one of the standout games of 2014,’ said Michael Pattison, vice president of Third Party Relations at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. ‘It’s a unique and visionary game and we believe that the exclusive content available via PSN will not only excite gamers, but showcase how PlayStation … Continue reading Watchdogs Gets Worldwide Release Date

Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry Now Available

Today, Ubisoft announced that single-player adventure, Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry, will be available as a stand-alone game exclusively for download on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems for $14.99 on February 18. The game will also be available for PC on February 25 for $14.99. Originally released as an add-on adventure for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry will not require the purchase of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. ‘We decided to release Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry as a stand-alone game for both fans and newcomers to the Assassin’s Creed universe,’ said Tony Key, senior … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry Now Available

Silent Hunter Beta Launches

Today Ubisoft and Blue Byte have announced the Open Beta launch for Silent Hunter Online. With the start of the Open Beta players around the world can slip into the role of submarine commanders during WWII and fully immerse themselves into the Battle of the Atlantic. Silent Hunter Online is a browser based Free-to-Play submarine simulation game developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte in co-operation with Sproing. Players take position on board their submarines, hunt down enemy convoys, manage their personal flotillas and partake in server-wide dynamic campaigns. With a strong focus on multiplayer experience, every mission in the game can … Continue reading Silent Hunter Beta Launches

Child Of Light Unveiled

Ubisoft recently released a trailer for their upcoming fantasy title, Child Of Light. Child Of Light is an interactive 2D Side Scroller. Ubisoft posted on their blog that the story was based largely on "fairy tales and epic poems". Child Of Light is slated for a 2014 release. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=KsB1ydR8NFk Publishers: Ubisoft Developers: Ubisoft Montreal Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Gamescom: Ubisoft Announces Watch Dogs Movie

Ubisoft has announced a movie version of upcoming open-world adventure Watch Dogs. No release date or casting information has yet been unveiled. The sci-fi shooter is due to be released in video game form this November. Little has been revealed of Watch Dogs overall plotline by Ubisoft and there’s no mention of whether the film version will follow the same story. Watch Dogs centres on hacker Aiden Pearce who gains control of Chicago’s city-wide computer network after suffering a violent family tragedy. The game is set to chart his journey from everyman to vigilante. "Since both Sony and Ubisoft have … Continue reading Gamescom: Ubisoft Announces Watch Dogs Movie

The Settlers Online Adding High Level Raid Content

Ubisoft and Blue Byte have updated The Settlers Online: Castle Empire, the popular free-to-play browser-based strategy game, with a new feature aimed at high-level players called Epic Raids. This content update introduces many new and ambitious adventures, powerful enemies, magical resources and exclusive rewards accessible only for the most experienced players. In Epic Raids, five new adventures hit the game, each of them referring to famous fairy-tales. The brave little tailor, a new NPC, assigns players quests which will guide them through the first epic adventure challenge. The first adventure can be found by an explorer or directly available in … Continue reading The Settlers Online Adding High Level Raid Content