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Soulcalibur V to launch on Games on Demand, PS Store next week
Namco Bandai’s enduring weapon-based fighting series Soulcalibur is returning to Live Games on Demand and debuting on PS Store next week with its latest entry, Soulcalibur V. Set 17 years after its predecessor, the Project Soul-developed release features the series’ traditional 8-way run system, online play, and a roster of over two dozen characters including a special entrant courtesy of Ubisoft, Ezio Auditore from Assassin’s Creed.
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Ubisoft acquires Anno developer Related Designs
Germany-based Related Designs, developers of the Anno series and No Man’s Land, has been acquired by Ubisoft. The publisher announced today that they have purchased 70.05 percent of the Anno 2070 developer in a cash transaction, up from their previous stake of 29.95. According to the announcement, Related Designs will continue to develop the browser-based free-to-play Might & Magic Heroes Online, and going forward will work with fellow Ubisoft studio Blue Byte.
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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist announced for Wii U
Sam Fisher will be making his Wii U debut this August in Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist. Ubisoft has revealed that the revamped version will utilize the GamePad for interacting with the environment, using items, executing Killing in Motion moves, and managing the inventory.
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Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag gameplay trailer released
Ubisoft has released the first gameplay footage from Black Flag, the fourth entry in the Assassin’s Creed series. The video shows the latest assassin, Captain Edward Kenway, pirating about the West Indies in search of plunder and Templars.
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Might & Magic X Legacy announced, teaser and screens released
The role-playing side of Might & Magic will be making its return to the PC with the recently announced Might & Magic X Legacy. It’s been over a decade since the ninth entry was released by 3DO, which was something of a disappointment, to put it mildly. The new adventure, in development at Limbic Entertainment, is set directly after the events of VI, with four adventurers caught in the midst of civil turmoil in the capital city of Karthal.
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Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal live for Assassin’s Creed III
The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal, the second entry in Assassin’s Creed III’s three-part add-on, has launched for 360 and PC. PS3 owners will be able to download it tomorrow. Continuing from The Infamy, The Betrayal finds Ratonhnhaké:ton making his way to Boston to link up with a new ally. During his journey, he unlocks the power of the eagle, which enables short-distance flight.
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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger announced, teaser released
Ubisoft has announced that Call of Juarez will be returning to its traditional Western roots with its next entry, Gunslinger. The publisher also released a minute-long teaser, which showcases a variety of the locales that are in desperate need of being shot up. More info will be coming along next week when the reveal trailer launches on March 14.
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Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag detailed, trailer and screens released
As mentioned last week, Ubisoft has released new details about the upcoming sequel to Assassin’s Creed 3, Black Flag. The next installment has been in development for around two years, with efforts headed by Ubisoft Montreal and six other Ubi studios in support, and will be available for 360, PC, PS3, PS4, and Wii U, as well as “other next generation consoles” (i.e. Xbox Square, or whatever it’ll be called). The game will be available for the current slate of systems—360, PS3, and Wii U—this fall, on October 29.
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Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag confirmed by Ubisoft
The rumored pirate-themed fourth entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise has been confirmed today by Ubisoft. The notice was pretty sparse, save for the piece of included art, with only a notice that the official title is Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and that more will be revealed on March 4.
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Assassin’s Creed III gets Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy
The first part of Assassin’s Creed III’s new three-part downloadable campaign The Tyranny of King Washington, The Infamy, is now available for 360, PC, and PS3. The Infamy begins with Ratonhnhaké:ton awaking to find Washington sitting on the throne as king of the colonies. Gamers can begin their quest to topple the new regime for $9.99/800 MS Points. Wii U owners will get their chance at a later date.
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