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Thursday12th May 2016
News Assassin's Creed Movie Trailer Leaps Out Of The Shadows And Into The Spanish Inquisition
Didn't expect that
The first trailer for the Hollywood adaptation of Ubisoft's popular Assassin's Creed has been published online. Starring Michael Fassbender, Jeremy Irons and Ariane Labed, the film appears to be based on the first Assassin's Creed game, although the setting has been shifted to Spain during the infamous Spanish Inquisition. While...
Monday11th Aug 2014
Nintendo Download 14th August (Europe)
More Mega Man, Pets and a whole load of discounts
It's time for our regular Monday fix of Nintendo Download Update news for Europe, with this week's releases not bursting at the seams with new content. We do have a particularly good Game Boy title on offer, however, while there are some tasty discounts including some of the best games for Wii U and...
Thursday31st Jul 2014
Nintendo Download 31st July (North America)
XType, music, Mega Man battles, Steel Empire and more
It's Nintendo Download Update time, North America, and this week serves up a decent number of new games on both Wii U and 3DS, along with a Game Boy Advance Mega Man title. Throw in some discounts and a free demo and there's a decent selection this week, so let's get to it. Missed the European...
Monday9th Jun 2014
Nintendo Download 12th June (Europe)
Punch-Out!! gets Super, Inazuma has some GO, AiRace is back and much more
It's the day before Nintendo causes internet meltdown at E3 2014, yes, but that doesn't mean we don't have the normal business of the download update to consider. This week brings another 3DS retail release, some retro treats, discounts and new download titles on both Wii U...
Thursday17th Apr 2014
Nintendo Download 17th April (North America)
Classic Mario, GBA treats, HD Flowerworks, smashing cats and much more
It's Nintendo Download time, North America, and this week brings some rather tempting offerings to both the Wii U and 3DS. There are retro classics on both Virtual Consoles along with brand new software, while some discounts and a major retail title also make an appearance. Let's...
Wednesday26th Mar 2014
News Ubisoft Discounts 18 Games on the North American eShop Stores
Wii U and 3DS both covered
Ubisoft has run some attractive promotions on the eShop platforms in recent months, and has struck again with 18 fresh discounts in North America. Announced earlier this week over on the Ubisoft blog, Nintendo has now updated its eShop offers web page to show off the discounts available. These prices are available now and...
Saturday22nd Mar 2014
News Latest Assassin's Creed Announcement Continues Doubts Over Wii U Inclusion
Time will tell with second AC title due this year
Ubisoft, though not universally loved by Nintendo fans due to the delay and multi-platform release of Rayman Legends, among other reasons, has offered the most consistent third-party retail support of the Wii U. As recent figures indicate, however, that support has been rewarded with dreadfully low...
Tuesday11th Feb 2014
News Just 2% of Ubisoft's Q3 Sales Were for Wii U
Grim numbers
Confirmation that Watch_Dogs has been delayed again on Wii U, and will arrive later than on other platforms, is certainly a hot topic. While debates around the reasons, justification and ramifications for the game's sales will spin around, there are key statistics that highlight just why Ubisoft isn't exactly busting a gut to deliver...
Monday23rd Dec 2013
Nintendo Download 26th December and 2nd January (Europe)
Storming castles, classic Mario, Pokémon banking, EDGE and much more
Update: Nintendo of Europe issued details for two full weeks of downloads previously, so a fresh update isn't expected. Please note that Pokémon Bank has been delayed due to the Nintendo Network server issues encountered during the festive season. Original Article: With this...
Monday18th Nov 2013
Nintendo Download 21st November (Europe)
Zelda arrives, Sonic demos, discounted Rayman, Wii U EDGE and much more
It's a full on Nintendo Download week, Europe, with the lineup kicking off our Monday with a bewildering range of options. We have some big-name retail titles arriving, three intriguing Wii U eShop download-only releases, a hugely attractive Rayman discount and a lot more...
Wednesday13th Nov 2013
News Ubisoft Launches Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Companion App
Compatible with the Wii U version
Ubisoft has launched a companion app for its most recent entry in the Assassin's Creed series, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag. The app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices, giving gamers a more immersive experience in Edward Kenway's Caribbean adventure. The second screen has many features...
Thursday31st Oct 2013
News These Wii U Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Screenshots Look Very Pretty Indeed
Yarr, it looks to be a decent Port!
By now, we're used to publishers being coy when it comes to showing off their Wii U versions of multiplatform games. More often than not, we won't actually get to see Wii U-specific footage or screenshots until the day of launch, when the community gets its hands on the game. Silence is deafening, as they say, and...
Friday25th Oct 2013
News You Can't Buy This Assassin's Creed Flintlock Pistol, But We Sure Wish You Could
Landstalker Props comes up with the goods yet again
If you're based in the UK and you have a penchant for video game cosplay, then chances are you'll be familiar with the sterling work of Landstalker Props. Landstalker has been producing accurate replicas of video game weapons for ages, and has tackled such projects as the gun from Portal and the...
Thursday24th Oct 2013
Nintendo Download 24th October (North America)
Destinies are fulfilled, retail big-hitters arrive and more
It's taken a little longer than normal to receive confirmation, but we finally have the North American download information for the week. This time around the focus is truly on retail downloads, though a much-anticipated download-only title arrives from Capcom. Let's get to it. Wii U...
Monday14th Oct 2013
News Assassin's Creed IV Director Would Like The Series To Visit Ancient Egypt
The writing's on the wall
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is starting to appear on the horizon. It's slated for a 29th October release in North America, while European swashbucklers will have to wait a little longer as it will emerge on the 22nd November. It's the culmination of two and a half years of work but the game's director Ashraf Ismail has...
Tuesday8th Oct 2013
News Assassin's Creed IV DLC Looks Set to Sail Past Wii U
Nintendo platform excluded from announcement
Ubisoft has today announced a round of DLC and an accompanying season pass for Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, but the reveal excludes the Wii U. Platforms confirmed in the press release for EMEA territories were PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC — the North American equivalent didn't list platforms...
Monday30th Sep 2013
Developer gives us assurances on prioritising improved framerate
While it's easy to focus on the major first-party and exclusive games on the way to the Wii U in the coming months, it shouldn't be forgotten that Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, one of the highest profile multi-platform games of the year, is coming to the Wii U. It was perhaps...
Sunday25th Aug 2013
News New Assassin's Creed IV Trailer Shows Edward Kenway At His Stealthiest
He's a sneaky one
As you can imagine Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was given a lot of attention at Gamescom and Ubisoft chose the occasion to reveal a new trailer showing off the stealth elements of the upcoming release. During the video we see our hero Edward Kenway target three nasty individuals who need to be eliminated and like all good...
Wednesday24th Jul 2013
Video Ubisoft Shows Off Splinter Cell Blacklist and Assassin's Creed IV
Gearing up for blockbuster season
As the busy season of game releases — on Wii U and all platforms — gets ever closer, publishers will give us more and more teasers and footage to tempt us into picking their games abover others. Ubisoft is no different, and as a publisher bringing a number of triple-A titles to the Wii U, it's got some games to...
Tuesday16th Jul 2013
Video Assassin's Creed IV Takes to the High Seas and Blows Stuff Up
Blast 'em, Cap'n!
While it's tempting to get carried away and focus almost exclusively on the titles that Nintendo's bringing to the Wii U in the second half of 2013, there are also some fairly tasty offerings from third-parties to look forward to. One of these is Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the latest entry in the flagship — geddit? —...
Sunday14th Jul 2013
News Capcom To Share More Details On Upcoming Titles At San Diego Comic Con
Batman: Arkham Origins and Assassin's Creed IV will also be there
Comic Con International 2013 will be taking place in San Diego this week and Capcom will have a large presence at the event. The publisher will be showing off a range of titles for a mixture of platforms and will also be holding panels focusing on specific games. Phoenix Wright: Ace...
Wednesday29th May 2013
News Ubisoft Reveals E3 Lineup
Will feature some "new brands and titles"
E3 is tantalisingly close now and Ubisoft has decided to announce which games it will be bringing along to the expo. There are no shocks and as expected Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Rayman Legends, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Watch_Dogs and South Park: The Stick of Truth wil
Thursday16th May 2013
News Ubisoft Forecasts "Conservative" Sales Targets For Assassin's Creed IV And Watch_Dogs
"We wanted to be prudent on our expectations"
Ubisoft has forecasted that Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag will sell less than its direct predecessor, despite the universal appeal of the new game's nautical setting. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has high hopes for the new entry in the best-selling series, but has decided to be cautious regarding sales...
Wednesday15th May 2013
Video New Assassin's Creed IV Trailer Shows Oceanic Warfare
Under the sea
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for the upcoming Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, which will be released for the Wii U this Holiday. The trailer shows some interesting gameplay and story footage, including a sunken ship, pirate warfare and the combat the series is known for. Check out the trailer below: Assassin's Creed IV begins...
Monday13th May 2013
News Ubisoft Outlines Historical Context for Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
Guys with swords say, "I want to be rich"
As with all previous Assassin's Creed titles, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag will be based in and around real historical events and people, though it'll naturally be fairly liberal with its storytelling. While Ubisoft's choice of pirates in the Caribbean may be surprising on paper, the developer's released a...
Wednesday8th May 2013
News Assassin's Creed Creator Fired From Ubisoft Less Than Two Months After Rejoining
"I intend to fight Ubisoft vigorously for my rights"
Patrice Désilets has been fired from Ubisoft less than two months after rejoining the company following the collapse of THQ. Désilets was one of the leading figures in the creation of the million-selling Assassin's Creed series, and departed Ubisoft in 2010 in order to take some time out from...
Sunday5th May 2013
News Debauchery and Seduction to Play Key Roles in Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag
Kenway wants to "get rich and prove himself a ‘man of quality'"
While the pirates in the Caribbean theme — which reminds us of something — of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag may have caused some mirth and casual mockery when the game was unveiled earlier this year, there's still little doubt that the title will earn yet another mature age...
Saturday30th Mar 2013
News Ubisoft: Players Will Let Us Know When They've Had Enough Assassin's Creed
As long as people are buying it, Ubisoft will keep on making it
Every year brings with it an Easter Sunday, a Christmas Day and a new Assassin's Creed title. The series is just over five years old now and there are five home console games already in existence as well as several portable iterations on the DS, PSP and Vita. It's reached the point now...
Monday25th Mar 2013
News Ubisoft Reveals Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Special Editions And First Gameplay Trailer
VIP pass 'The Watch' coming, too
Ubisoft has revealed the very first gameplay trailer for the upcoming new adventure in the Assassin's Creed series, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, as well as four special editions. Those who pre-order the game will also gain access to 'The Watch', a VIP program allowing players to dive deeper into the Assassin's...
Friday15th Mar 2013
News Former Assassin's Creed Creative Director Patrice Désilets Returns To Ubisoft
Back at Ubi after THQ's bankruptcy
Former Assassin's Creed lead developer Patrice Désilets has joined Ubisoft — the company he left in 2010 — after the French publisher acquired THQ Montreal, where he was employed as creative director. The studio was up for sale following THQ's recent bankruptcy. Désilets was working on two previously...
