Ubisoft Enters Auto Chess Arena With Might & Magic: Chess Royale


This is a thing. Ubisoft today announced the next title in the Might & Magic franchise will take on not one but two gaming trends. Might & Magic: Chess Royale is an auto chess title with battle royale leanings. The core gameplay is tied into the auto chess genre, a round-based strategy game where players … Continue reading “Ubisoft Enters Auto Chess Arena With Might & Magic: Chess Royale”

2019 Developer Report Cards: Ubisoft Edition


Oh Ubisoft! What can I say about Ubisoft that hasn’t already been said about Flint’s water supply? Ubisoft confuses me as a gamer and as a guy who writes about games. On one hand, they are constantly pulling maneuvers that make you wonder what chucklehead is driving the vehicle. On the other hand, they’re competent … Continue reading “2019 Developer Report Cards: Ubisoft Edition”

Ubisoft’s Stock Drops Following Ghost Recon Disappointment


This week Ubisoft announced that it would be dramatically scaling back income expectations following the “very disappointing” reception and sales of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. The latest game in the Tom Clancy franchise left both gamers and critics angry over the abundance of game-breaking bugs as well as what was perceived to be an egregious reliance … Continue reading “Ubisoft’s Stock Drops Following Ghost Recon Disappointment”

Ghost Recon Breakpoint “Very Disappointing” Says Ubisoft


Ghost Recon: Breakpoint’s critical and financial performance have been “very disappointing” according to an Ubisoft report released today. Ubisoft released a statement revising financial targets to offer the bad news that the 2019-2020 fiscal year isn’t going to be so hot for the French developer/publisher. Worst of all is that net bookings are expected to … Continue reading “Ghost Recon Breakpoint “Very Disappointing” Says Ubisoft”

Ubisoft Announces UPlay Subscription Service: $14.99/mo


What more could we ask for from E3 2019? If your answer is Ubisoft launching its own version of EA Access, your oddly-specific wish has been granted. Ubisoft today announced Uplay+, a subscription service coming to PC in September and for the absolutely monetary cost of $14.99 per month, you can get access to over … Continue reading “Ubisoft Announces UPlay Subscription Service: $14.99/mo”

[NM] Ubisoft Donates Money To Notre-Dame, Gives Unity For Free


Ubisoft has joined the list of companies donating to rebuild the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris following a fire that destroyed much of the church. The French developer has pledged $564 thousand USD to help with its restoration, joining the hundreds of millions of dollars donated by the combined efforts of numerous other French and international … Continue reading “[NM] Ubisoft Donates Money To Notre-Dame, Gives Unity For Free”

PSA: Get Two Free Ubisoft Games In December


In case you just weren’t getting enough free games on PC, Ubisoft has come out with two titles to pad your playlist. From now through December 18, you’ll be able to pick up two Ubisoft titles if you happen to be in the right place at the right time, and if the price is right. … Continue reading “PSA: Get Two Free Ubisoft Games In December”

Ghost Recon Wildlands: Ubisoft Adds PvP, Free Weekend Coming


Player vs player combat is coming to Ghost Recon Wildlands, so what better time than the present to play host to a free week? Gamers on PC, PS4, and Xbox One will be able to jump in to Ghost Recon from October 12 to the 15, with PC players able to preload starting today, October … Continue reading “Ghost Recon Wildlands: Ubisoft Adds PvP, Free Weekend Coming”

[NM] For Honor Exploit Costs Ubisoft $10,000 After Ignoring Major Game Balance Issues


It’s a tale that sounds tailor made for news headlines, but at a recent tournament held by Ubisoft for For Honor, the grand prize of $10 thousand ultimately went to contestants who played, dare we say it, dishonorably. The Hero Series is an effort by Ubisoft to bring players back to its fighting game For … Continue reading “[NM] For Honor Exploit Costs Ubisoft $10,000 After Ignoring Major Game Balance Issues”