RECENT UBISOFT MONTREAL NEWS
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Top Ten Development Studios Right NowThu, Aug 19th, 2010, 10:43 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS
Games have always been behind other creative mediums - such as film, music, and literature - when it comes to making consumption choices based on the team behind a product, as opposed to its franchise tag or brand. That being said, the "hardcore", enthusiast crowd has always had a deep appreciation and sense of loyalty toward the select group of studios that continually produce quality. Thankfully, that trend is slowly beginning to penetrate mainstream gaming. |
Top Ten Anticipated Games of Fall 2010Tue, Aug 3rd, 2010, 9:57 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS
2010 has already been a fantastic year for gamers, with an abundance of quality releases throughout the first half of this year. However, the fall holiday season is typically the time of year when the biggest franchises hit store shelves, and 2010 appears to be no different. With that in mind, Gaming Union has compiled a list of the top ten games scheduled for release this fall. It's important to note that we only included announced games on this list - rumored entrances such as Resistance 3 are off the table. |
Splinter Cell Conviction Nears 2 Million SalesMon, Jul 12th, 2010, 3:00 pm (EST) BY DARRYL
Despite only being launched in April 2010, Splinter Cell: Conviction has managed to sell 1.9 million copies, according to Ubisoft's first-quarter report. |
E3 2010: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PreviewThu, Jun 17th, 2010, 1:29 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood was announced earlier this year by Ubisoft as a continuation of Ezio's (the Assassin's Creed II protagonist) journey. The company also revealed that multiplayer would be a feature in Assassin's Creed for the first time. Gaming Union got a chance to check out both the single and multiplayer components earlier. Some hands-on impressions of multiplayer will follow, but for now we'll focus on the campaign. |
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands ReviewThu, May 20th, 2010, 6:25 am (EST) BY DARRYLIt's been quite a few years since the last installment into the Prince of Persia "Sands of Time" series, with the last iteration being The Two Thrones in 2005. The Forgotten Sands is actually the fourth iteration in this Prince of Persia canon, and it takes place between The Sands of Time and Warrior Within. Despite this information, it's actually quite insignificant as nothing is really referenced in any great detail from any of the other titles - an interesting decision indeed. More » |
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Red Steel 3 Revealed By French Nintendo MagazineWed, Apr 28th, 2010, 3:09 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLASA recently scanned copy of French Nintendo Magazine (via LiveWii) reveals that Red Steel 3 is in development, and will make use of the Wii's Vitality Sensor. This supposed announcement comes right on the heels of Red Steel 2, which was just released in North America back in March. Here's a copy of the English translation, thanks to NeverKnowTech: More » |
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Splinter Cell: Conviction's UPlay Awards ExplainedWed, Apr 21st, 2010, 11:49 am (EST) BY DARRYLSplinter Cell: Conviction came out last week, and it's been reviewing really well so far. However, gamers may have noticed that not only are they unlocking Xbox Live achievements, but there are also some UPlay achievements in there too. More » |
Splinter Cell: Conviction ReviewSat, Apr 17th, 2010, 4:06 pm (EST) BY DARRYLImagine being a former black-ops member who's had his world turned upside down. He doesn't know what to believe or who to trust, and to top it all off, he's had his daughter murdered. Well, that's the life that Splinter Cell protagonist Sam Fisher now leads and it's a slippery slope, but it's a slope that players must navigate as they embark on Sam's latest stealth-action adventure, Spliter Cell: Conviction. More » |
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Ubisoft Still Coy On Splinter Cell: Conviction For PS3Fri, Apr 16th, 2010, 6:54 am (EST) BY DARRYL
As is the case with third-party exclusives, questions keep being asked about it appearing on other platforms, and with Splinter Cell: Conviction being released today it's only natural that more coverage would be given to this particular topic. |
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Splinter Cell Conviction Has Been Worth The Wait; Here's WhyMon, Apr 12th, 2010, 9:51 am (EST) BY ADAM MAThere comes a point in time when a videogame character reaches the end of their life, and the torch must be passed on. This generally means the end of a major point in the franchise, when everything we know will be turned up on its head and the very fabric of the character’s being is put to the test. In the case of Splinter Cell that character is Sam Fisher, and if Splinter Cell: Conviction is going to be his last hurrah then it's almost guaranteed to be worth the wait. It’s also nice to see that the extended development cycle was considered to make sure the game ended up how the developers wanted it, as opposed to simply trying to cash-in on the franchise. Here's the breakdown: More » |
Get Splinter Cell: Conviction Signed In MontrealWed, Apr 7th, 2010, 3:02 pm (EST) BY JAMIE COURTSFans of the Splinter Cell series near Montreal are in luck this next week, as the development team From Splinter Cell: Conviction will be at an autograph signing in town for the game's release. The signing will be at Future Shop on Ste Catherenes st. on Tuesday, April 13 between 10 AM and 1PM. More » |
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Splinter Cell: Conviction PS3 Rumours ContinueWed, Mar 31st, 2010, 7:02 am (EST) BY DARRYL
Splinter Cell: Conviction is out in just a few weeks, but ever since it was announced as an Xbox 360 exclusive, there have been persistent rumours about it appearing on the PlayStation 3. |
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Splinter Cell: Conviction Launch Trailer HitsWed, Mar 31st, 2010, 12:13 am (EST) BY KYLE WYNENThe countdown to Splinter Cell: Conviction's release is on for plenty of gamers out there. With just about two weeks to go, Ubisoft strikes while the iron's hot with the game's final trailer before release, Splinter Cell: Conviction's official launch trailer. More » |
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Splinter Cell: Conviction Demo DissectionFri, Mar 19th, 2010, 10:07 am (EST) BY ADAM MAPart of the excitement of the Splinter Cell franchise has always been the slow methodical kill. Metal Gear Solid almost came close in that regard, but since the game was mostly about not being seen in the first place, it boiled down to Splinter Cell to give me that modern-day ninja feel. As a result it's been a rough road watching how Ubisoft has transformed a very defined franchise into something more 'cinematic and exciting'. Will sneaking be the same? How intelligent will enemy AI be? There's a lot that goes into making a game more dynamic feeling, and more often then not FPS titles fall short. Playing through the demo of Splinter Cell: Conviction though reveals that there's still work that could be done. More » |
Ubisoft Reveals Details About Next Assassin's Creed TitleTue, Feb 9th, 2010, 2:40 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLASUbisoft has today announced that the next Assassin's Creed installment will feature multiplayer. The company, in a call to investors, also revealed that the game would be set in Rome, continuing the story of Assassin's Creed 2 protagonist Ezio. This new game, Ubisoft confirmed, is not connected to the downloadable content for Assassin's Creed 2. More » |
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Splinter Cell: Conviction Release Date Etched In StoneThu, Feb 4th, 2010, 9:47 am (EST) BY KYLE WYNENUbisoft Montreal has simultaneously proved that not only do they have a sense of humour, but they also now have a solid release date for Splinter Cell: Conviction. The Xbox 360 and PC title is now etched in for an April 13th release worldwide, and we say 'etched' because that is exactly how the announcement was delivered. It was etched in stone. More » |
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Assassin's Creed 2 PC Launch Date AnnouncedMon, Jan 25th, 2010, 6:00 pm (EST) BY DARRYLUbisoft have announced the release date for the PC version of Assassin's Creed 2, which was released last November on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and went on to post commendable sales figures. More » |
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First Assassin's Creed 2 DLC Next WeekFri, Jan 22nd, 2010, 5:49 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLASFans of Ubisoft Montreal's critically acclaimed Assassin's Creed 2 will be pleased to know the first pack of downloadable content (DLC) has a firm date and price. You'll be able to take Ezio through the "Battle of Forli" on January 28th and it will cost $3.99 USD on PSN and 320 Microsoft points on Xbox Live. More » |
Ubisoft: Splinter Cell Conviction Clocks 12-16 HoursFri, Jan 22nd, 2010, 11:54 am (EST) BY KYLE WYNENIn a Facebook live chat hosted by Ubisoft, Splinter Cell: Conviction Director, Patrick Redding, has given a broad guess at the length of the game. As the game consists of both single player and co-op modes, Redding seemingly guessed that combined the game "should run between 12 and 16 hours." Redding went on to say, "with Deniable Ops, it will be interesting to see how much replay value players get out of it!" More » |
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Next Assassin's Creed To Feature EzioFri, Jan 15th, 2010, 9:44 am (EST) BY DARRYLUbisoft have disclosed that the next Assassin's Creed title, which is scheduled to be released in approximately the next 12 months, will once again feature the protagonist from Assassin's Creed 2, Ezio. More » |











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