Ubisoft dances through holiday sales season

2011-12-02T11:30:23Z

PARIS (Reuters) - French video games maker Ubisoft said it was well-positioned for the Christmas season after Thanksgiving sales proved better than last year, helped by a dance game featuring pop group the Ezio Auditore takes his noble crusade to the 16th Century Ottoman Empire with Tuesday's release of Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed video game.

In a blend of historical truth and narrative fiction, "

New "Rocksmith" videogame plays to guitar fantasies

2011-10-09T08:30:11Z

Laurent Detoc beamed as he pictured the the flood of guitarists that Ubisoft will unleash on the world after its innovative Rocksmith videogame hits the market this month.

For the first time, people will be able to plug real guitars into videogame consoles, pretend to be rock stars and actually walk away knowing how to play the instruments.

"We've had at least 100 people try this game and we have ...

Ubisoft plays to guitar fantasies with "Rocksmith"

2011-10-08T19:30:11Z

Laurent Detoc beamed as he pictured the the flood of guitarists that Ubisoft will unleash on the world after its innovative Rocksmith videogame hits the market this month.

For the first time, people will be able to plug real guitars into videogame consoles, pretend to be rock stars and actually walk away knowing how to play the instruments.

"We've had at least 100 people try this game and we have ...

Ubisoft jumps on Nintendo's 'Wii U'

2011-06-09T04:30:28Z

French videogame titan Ubisoft is throwing its weight behind Nintendo's second-generation Wii U videogame console.

Ubisoft chief executive Yves Guillemot and teams working on titles tailored to the new console s...

Ubisoft going online with "Ghost Recon" videogame

2011-05-25T10:30:38Z

Ubisoft is crafting a free-to-play online version of its popular "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon" shooter videogame.

"Ghost Recon Online" is a deviation from the French videogame titan's roots making packaged titles for videogame consoles and comes with the rocketing popularity of online "social games" supported by ads or in-game transactions.

"The onl...

New installment of "Assassin's Creed" on its way

2011-05-05T17:30:18Z

Ubisoft on Thursday revealed that the latest installment of its beloved series of "Assassin's Creed" videogames will be released in November.

The French videogame powerhouse promised a glimpse at "Assassin's Creed Revelations" at a premier

Michael Jackson fantasies play out on Xbox - PS3

2011-04-11T03:30:17Z

Michael Jackson fans will get to show off how well they sing and dance like the King of Pop in videogames crafted by Ubisoft for play on Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) consoles.

The French vide...

Mexico officials seek to stop violent videogame

2011-02-21T20:30:09Z

Authorities in Mexico's most violent city of Ciudad Juarez are seeking to stop the release of a videogame featuring gang shootouts that rings too close to home.

City hall joined lawmakers Monday from northern Chihuahua state who have already criticized "Call of Juarez: The Cartel," developed by French compan...

Ciudad Juarez officials seek to stop violent videogame

2011-02-21T17:30:13Z

Authorities in Mexico's most violent city of Ciudad Juarez are seeking to stop the release of a videogame featuring gang shootouts that rings too close to home.

City hall joined lawmakers Monday from northern Chihuahua state who have already criticized "Call of Juarez: The Cartel," developed by French compan...

Michael Jackson dance moves hit Kinect in April

2011-01-14T14:30:32Z

Ubisoft on Thursday announced an April 12 release date for a Michael Jackson video game that challenges Xbox 360 players to dance like the King of Pop.

"Michael Jackson: The Experience" taps into camera and gesture-tracking capabilities of Ubisoft on Tuesday announced that it had sold more than five million copies of the latest version of a "Just Dance" video game tailored for play on Nintendo's motion-sensing Wii consoles.

"Just Dance 2," which gets players off couches and moving to music, was released in October as t...

Ubisoft assassins begin prowling the Internet

2010-11-14T07:30:11Z

"Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" builds on the 15th century Renaissance era treachery and intrigue of its predecessor, but with a first-ever online feature that allows players to divert from the storyline and hunt one another.

"We could say that you've been training for this moment,"

2010-11-29T15:23:47Z

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Call of Juarez Bound in Blood

2010-11-30T13:00:40Z

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BAFTA Game Nominations 2010

2010-11-30T12:59:12Z

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Ubisoft's future: 3D games - and lots of Natal dimension

2010-11-02T20:43:39Z

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Ubisoft jumps on Kinect motion-sensing videogame controls

2010-10-09T16:30:30Z

French videogame star Ubisoft is showing off its moves with titles that capitalize on Kinect motion-sensing Xbox 360 console controllers set to debut in November.

Ubisoft gave the press a preview of its Kinect line-up at a...

Ubisoft sends 'Assassins' to Facebook

2010-10-01T12:15:32Z

French videogame titan Ubisoft is expanding the world of "Assassin's Creed" to Facebook, breaking down the barrier between play on consoles and at the hot online social network.

"Project Legacy," available free for play at...

Sherlock Holmes Vs Jack the Ripper

2010-11-03T08:46:50Z

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My review of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game.

2010-09-11T23:19:11Z

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August 19th

2010-11-02T14:09:41Z

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It's Gamers vs. Game Companies

2010-09-11T14:19:22Z

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All Time Favorites: Prince of Persia Sands of Time

2010-11-02T14:09:36Z

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Splinter Cell Conviction: Where is the Real Stealth Game?

2010-11-02T14:09:35Z

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R.U.S.E. won't Carry Ubisoft's DRM

2010-11-02T13:08:22Z

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Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Review

2010-11-02T14:08:31Z

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Gaming Roundup: StarCraft II for PC, Mac released A quick look the top gaming news in the past week.

2010-11-02T13:08:16Z

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Ubisoft videogame sales nearly double

2010-07-23T06:15:25Z

French videogame powerhouse Ubisoft reported on Thursday that its sales nearly doubled in the fiscal quarter that ended June 30.

Ubisoft racked up 161 million euros (208 million dollars) in sales, a 94 percent jump from the 83 million euros (107 million dollars) taken in during the same period last year.

The figures were fueled by the popularity of freshly-released "

2010-11-02T14:07:31Z

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Ubisoft Targets 30 Percent of Nintendo 3DS Launch Line-Up

2010-11-02T14:07:21Z

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Ubisoft Estimates 93 Percent Increase in Q1 Sales

2010-11-02T14:07:02Z

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New IPs get all the love

2010-11-02T14:06:34Z

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First Rayman Origins Episode Coming to 360, PS3 this Christmas

2010-11-02T14:06:32Z

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Michael Jackson Game May Involve Simultaneous Singing and Dancing

2010-11-02T14:06:18Z

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NBC Reportedly Planning Primetime Videogame Show

2010-11-02T14:06:13Z

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The Problem With Prince of Persia: Part Two

2010-11-02T14:05:47Z

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Michel Ancel Addresses Whereabouts of Beyond Good & Evil 2

2010-11-02T14:05:44Z

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The Problem with Prince of Persia: Part One

2010-11-02T14:05:34Z

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Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands: Review

2010-11-02T14:05:21Z

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June 18th

2010-11-02T14:05:16Z

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Nintendo E3 2010 Press Conference

2010-11-02T14:05:14Z

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E3 - Day One - Ubisoft

2010-10-27T09:20:51Z

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Ubisoft Readying Six Games for 3DS Launch

2010-10-27T09:20:27Z

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Huge List of 3DS Game Revealed Including Star Fox and Paper Mario

2010-10-27T09:20:27Z

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Nintendo 3DS Official: Touch Panel, 3D Without Glasses

2010-10-27T09:05:50Z

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Mysterious Trailer Reveals Ubisoft's "I Am Alive" is Still Alive?

2010-10-27T09:20:14Z

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Ubisoft getting videogame players off the couch

2010-06-15T00:16:07Z

Ubisoft is tapping into camera and motion-sensing technologies to pump out videogames that get players up and moving, sometimes even away from television screens.

The French videogame powerhouse rolled out an array of active titles at a "Games you can feel" press conference Monday on the eve of the opening of a major E...

E3 2010: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood due in Nov

2010-10-27T09:09:43Z

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Rabbids Set to Travel in Time

2010-10-27T09:19:59Z

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Ubisoft Unveils Innergy at Media Briefing

2010-10-27T09:19:59Z

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Q Entertainment's Next Game is Child of Eden

2010-10-27T09:20:06Z

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Ubisoft Announces Your Shape Sequel for Kinect

2010-10-27T09:19:55Z

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Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Due Out November 16

2010-10-27T09:19:50Z

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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Gameplay Detailed

2010-10-27T09:19:19Z

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Dear Mr. Riccitiello and M. Guillemont...

2010-10-27T07:58:50Z

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Half of all games to be produced in 3D by 2012

2010-10-27T07:46:20Z

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Ubisoft Eyes EA's "Project $10" After Fall in Profits

2010-10-27T07:58:27Z

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Future Soldier Pushed to 2011

2010-10-27T07:58:27Z

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Assassin's Creed II PC Review

2010-10-27T08:35:38Z

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Video game sales plunge in April: NPD

2010-05-13T16:30:21Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sales of video game hardware and software plunged 26 percent in April, industry tracker NPD said on Thursday, one of the largest declines over the past decade.

The research group said sales in the United States, the world's largest market, fell to $766.2 million.

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Where Is The Hype For Assassin’s Creed II?

2010-10-27T07:57:50Z

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Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Detailed by Ubisoft

2010-10-27T07:57:30Z

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Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Teaser Site Shown

2010-10-27T07:08:47Z

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Gaming Roundup: Halo Reach MP beta, GoW for PSP

2010-10-27T07:08:43Z

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Just Dance Approaching 3 Million Sold, Sequel Announced

2010-10-27T07:57:11Z

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Ubisoft Confirms H.A.W.X. 2 in Making

2010-10-27T07:08:41Z

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Ubisoft Names Assassin's Creed II Spinoff

2010-10-27T07:56:54Z

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Ubisoft Announces Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2

2010-10-27T07:56:50Z

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Splinter Cell designer Clint Hocking Leaving Ubisoft

2010-10-27T07:56:38Z

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Ubisoft's DRM for Assassin's Creed II is Cracked

2010-10-27T07:16:54Z

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R.U.S.E. Pushed Back to September

2010-10-27T07:55:49Z

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Ubisoft Domain Registrations Hint at Assassin's Creed, Driver Titles

2010-10-27T07:55:43Z

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Ubisoft's controversial 'always on' PC DRM hacked

2010-10-25T20:52:00Z

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Videogame titan Ubisoft going green

2010-04-20T10:30:18Z

French videogame titan Ubisoft is intent on being a big player in greening the industry.

Ubisoft announced on Monday that it is doing away with paper manuals traditionally included with videogames crafted for play on Microsoft Xbox 360 or Sony PlayStation 3 consoles.

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Farewell my Manual

2010-10-25T14:38:13Z

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Ubisoft ridding its Xbox, PS3 titles of manuals

2010-10-25T14:34:00Z

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Conviction Nabs Top Spot in U.K. Sales

2010-10-25T14:38:10Z

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Ubisoft Undecided on Future Splinter Cell Exclusivity

2010-10-25T14:37:52Z

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Assassin's Creed 2 Wins Guinness Record for Magazine Covers

2010-10-25T14:37:49Z

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Splinter Cell Conviction to Offer Free Weekly DLC