16 Aug
Ubisoft has revealed that Assassin’s Creed Unity will feature microtransactions to “hack” unlocks, rather than earning them through play. According to senior producer Vincent Pontbriand, the ability to “fast track” the unlock system with real money is “pretty much” the extent of the title’s microtransactions. “Companion apps, monetisation, other business models, digital only… We have […]
17 Jul
Ubisoft has hired Michael ‘Frosti’ Zernow to serve as the “chief parkour officer” to improve the “authenticity and accuracy” of the free running mechanics in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Zernow is part of Tempest Freerunning, a group of world-class free runners, but he has also performed in motion capture sessions for video games, according to […]
Ubisoft kicked off their press conference with a gameplay trailer for Far Cry 4 showcasing the first five minutes of the title. The trailer features the protagonist on a bus when it is stopped at an armed border, then things start to turn south and the guards begin firing at the bus. The game’s villain […]
Microsoft held its annual Xbox Media Briefing in Los Angeles today. As per tradition, the event was held a day before the official start of E3, at the Galen Center. Phil Spencer, who heads up the Xbox Division at Microsoft, opened the presentation by emphasizing that the event would be focused entirely on games. He […]