There’s a kerfuffle on the internets, kids. There always is, of course, on every topic imaginable. Even topics you wouldn’t think are all that controversial have combatants arguing both sides as if the very act of debate gives one viewpoint validity over another. Take the issue of representation in games. Ubisoft unsurprisingly recently revealed yet another entry […]
And now, I’ve acquired No More Heroes
It is in hand. Well, in bag, actually. And I’m going to need it. It is currently a balmy 2 degrees in the great wasteland of central Iowa, with a blistering -15 degree wind chill and an accompanying frigid wind that cracks at the air like an arctic tundra. I really need this winter to […]
You call this “support”, Ubisoft?
So, Ubisoft is creating a “new” Prince of Persia game entitled Rival Swords, huh? Oh, wait! Is it just me, or does this look suspiciously like Two Thrones with Wii controls nailed on? Uh…yep. That’s it all right. This is utterly depressing. Ubisoft came out after E3 2006 crying out in favor of the Nintendo […]
Ubisoft and Midway supporting Wii
Sounds like Ubisoft and Midway are both showing a lot of love for the Wii: While speaking on a panel at the Ziff Davis Electronic Games Summit in Napa earlier today, Ubisoft North America President Laurent Detoc revealed that his company currently has seven titles in development for Nintendo’s upcoming Wii platform. This show of […]
Ubisoft’s ‘Red Steel’ to get control changes
Link: IGN Wii In a brief chat with French press outlet JeuxFrance, Ubisoft expressed that changes to the E3 2006 build were already being implemented, specifically in the swordplay department. In fact, as far as gameplay goes the sword combat was the least impressive part of Red Steel at E3, so we're happy to report […]