Update: Ubisoft has announced it will postpone its plan to pull some of its older titles offline until October 1. The firm also stated that Anno 2070 will not longer be taken offline.
]]>Here's a quick bit of news for Xbox One users.
]]>The DLC schedule for the Xbox Live Marketplace has been announced a bit early this week, because apparently Microsoft is busy with other things today. Lord knows what that could be. Anyway, whatever it is they have planned, starting today, you can pick up Batgirl for Injustice: Gods Among Us, the Need for Speed: Most Wanted Complete DLC Bundle, ans get a discount on D3 Publisher titles until May 27. Full update is below.
]]>A sequel to Ghost Recon: Future Soldier seems to be in the works, according to materials spotted by eagle-eyed fans.
]]>Although PC fans have had to wait longer than their console brethren to snaffle DLC for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, the delay comes with a bonus - a discounted Season pass option.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Solider DLC Khyber Strike is out today on Xbox 360 for 800 Microsoft points and on PS3 in the US. It will release tomorrow, October 10 fin the UK via PSN for £7.99. Check out the launch trailer below.
]]>Khyber Strike, the third DLC pack for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, has been detailed by Ubisoft.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier developer Ubisoft Paris plans to announce its new project "very soon," according to a tweet from international product manager Aymeric Evennou. The time frame for "very soon," was later confirmed to be for "this week," and Evennou seems to be pleased with finally being able to reveal it. We'll keep you posted.
]]>The Raven Strike DLC pack has been announced for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
]]>Ubisoft has reported a 27% increase in earnings for Q1 of its current fiscal year 2012-2013 ending June 30. The increase was attributed to sales of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
]]>Artcis Strike, the first major DLC drop for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, arrived in this week's console network updates. Venture through the break for a preview of the contents.
]]>Lego Batman 2 has topped the British games chart for the fourth week running.
]]>Ubisoft has announced title update 1.3 is now available for the PC version of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. The patch addresses input compatibility issues such as found using the Xbox 360 controller and the mouse and WASD keys not working for some configurations. The next update, 1.4, will add the latest console and cloud update, but also other improvements including graphics, performance, stability and online. It will be made available "once thoroughly tested."
]]>2.1 million games were sold at retail in the UK throughout June, down more than 40 percent on the same month in 2011, while revenue raised by UK stores was down from £78.4 million to £48.4 million, a drop of 38 percent.
The number one selling game in June was Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, followed by LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, which has so far spent three consecutive weeks at the top of the UK charts.
The grim sales figures come as Wedbush Morgan analyst, Michael Pachter, predicted that US sales during June will be down by around 34% year-on-year.
Thanks, MCV.
]]>Ubisoft has announced that after a slight delay, the Arctic Strike Map Pack for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will be available on July 17 for PS3 and Xbox 360. The pack contains three new multiplayer maps, a new mode called Stockade, a Guerilla co-op map, six new weapons, a new level cap and achievements. It will run you 800 MS Points/£7.99/$9.99. New screens are below.
]]>Ubisoft has announced a new title update has been released for the Xbox 360 version of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. Patch notes are posted below.
]]>Ubisoft's confirmed that Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's servers are going down for maintenance this morning. They're going to be offline from 6.00am EST/10.00am GMT/11.00am BST/12.00am CET for two hours. That's right now, so prepare to go dark.
]]>Ubisoft has announced the Arctic Strike map pack for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has been delayed. Originally set for a July 3 release, the firm said the delay will allow for extra polish. The pack will now release later in July, with an "exact date," coming "soon." Upon release, the DLC will run you 800 MS Points/$9.99/£7.99. Thanks, CVG.
]]>A day-one update has been released for the PC version of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, improving stability and balancing the game's online multiplayer.
]]>Some players of the PC version of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, which released yesterday, are reporting that their mice don't work with the game at all.
]]>Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is now available on Steam. Various editions are available from Standard at $49.99, Deluxe at $54.99, and the standard with Prima eGuide pack for $54.99. Hit up Steam for more information.
]]>FIFA 2012 goes back to the top of the UK all-format charts, displacing Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier after three weeks at the top.
]]>Cowen analyst Doug Creutz has said Diablo III sold 1 million units at retail during May in the US. Citing NPD figures, Creutz said Max Payne 3 and Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier both sold 400,000 units each, which is 200,000 units below what the firm estimated for each title. Despite the lower than predicted sales, both titles were the best-selling console titles at retail for the month. Thanks, Gamasutra.
]]>Ubisoft has sent over an updated release schedule, which, among other dates and titles, notes Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will be released on June 26.
]]>Ubisoft has announced the first Double XP weekend for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier starts today and will run through Monday, June 11. The Double XP will span across both Xbox 360 and PS3. Timings for various regions are below.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has locked itself for a second week at the top of the UK charts.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is the new UK number one, shunting last week's top entry Max Payne 3 into second.
]]>Ubisoft has apologised for retailer listings - including on its own UbiShop - carrying outdated information regarding Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's multiplayer modes.
]]>Ubisoft's released the launch trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier to gear everyone up for its European launch tomorrow.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is out now in the US, so Pat and Sam decided to load the game up and shoot things together. They even filmed their session, which includes the first 15 minutes of the game. Watch for yourself below. The Game's out in the UK on Friday.
]]>If you're going to buy the PS3 version of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier this week, be ready to give up a chunk of hard disk: it's comes with a 6.35Gb forced install.
]]>Reviews for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier have gone going live. We'll continue to update the list as more scores are posted. As usual, if you have any to add, do so in the comments section. The current Metascore is 76.
]]>Ubisoft's holding a Steam sale for this weekend, beginning with Ghost Recon. The original GR, Island Thunder, Desert Siege, Advanced Warfighter and its sequel are all discounted ahead of the release of Future Soldier next week on consoles and on June 14 on PC. You can get the entire pack for under £7 here.
]]>Believe it or not, other games are coming out today and next week which aren't Diablo III or Max Payne 3. Hard to fathom isn't it? Still, it's true, and below the break we've got three launch trailers for your viewing pleasure: Game of Thrones: The Game and Sonic 4 Episode 2 - both out today, and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier which hits next week. Thanks, EvilAvatar.
]]>Ghost Recon Alpha - the 25-minute long prequel film to the upcoming game Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, - is now freely available, having previously been limited to select channels. Watch the Ghosts strike swiftly to eliminate one of the world's most feared war criminals. The short film is high on production values and looks amazing. You can check it out below.
]]>Ubisoft has released a trailer for its movie short Ghost Recon: Alpha. It's posted below along with a set of screenshots. The full film will be available to the public on Monday May 14 via Ubisoft's YouTube channel. The film was shown earlier in the month via Lovefilm and on G4, and a DVD Blu-ray combo pack lands in stores on May 22 for $14.95 and as a standalone DVD for $7.95. A code to unlock and exclusive weapon in the Xbox 360 version of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is hidden in the film. Future Soldier launches on May 25 for PS3 and 360 and on June 12 for PC.
]]>Ubisoft has announced the first map pack for Ghost Recon: Future Solider will be released on July 3 for 800 MS Points/$9.99. Titled Arctic Strike, the pack contains maps in, obviously the Arctic, but in Moscow as well. It comes with a new multiplayer mode, six new weapons, and a Guerrilla Mode co-op map. Future Soldier launches on May 25 for PS3 and 360 and on June 12 for PC. Thanks, Gematsu.
]]>Ubisoft has released a documentary style trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Solider, which provides the viewer with intimate look into the inner workings of the soldiers in the game. It's below. Future Soldier launches on May 25 for PS3 and 360 and on June 12 for PC.
]]>Once again, Canadians have won. This Future Shop exclusive Ghost Recon: Future Soldier bundle includes a steelbook and a statuette, and is apparently available in quite limited quantitites. Consoles only, I'm afraid; although the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version drop next week, the PC release is a few weeks behind.
]]>Of all the opponents in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, the crack team which takes inspiration from Russian werewolf legends are probably the creepiest.
]]>Ubisoft's announced Ghost Recon: Alpha will hit UK streaming service Lovefilm today. The live-action film is a prequel to Future Soldier, with the characters and storyline of Alpha directly tied into the game. A code is also hidden in the game that where, if found, can be used in the 360 version of Future Soldier to unlock an exclusive weapon. The film can be streamed for non-Loveplus members here. The film will also arrive in stores via a DVD Blu-ray combo pack on May 22 for $14.95 and as a standalone DVD for $7.95. The film will also air tonight on G4 at 6:30pm EDT.
Future Soldier launches on May 25 for PS3 and 360 and on June 12 for PC.
]]>Ubisoft's short prequel film for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will be aired on G4 on Thursday. Ghost Recon Alpha features the game's four protagonists, is set on one of the multiplayer maps, was directed by Academy Award winners Hervé de Crécy and François Alaux, written by Children of Men's Tim Sexton and Gregory Pruss, and has cinematography by District 9's Trent Opaloch. So it's probably worth a watch - but to sweeten the deal, it will also include a secret code which can be used to unlock an exclusive weapon in the full game. Hit the break for a teaser.
]]>Shoot all the bad men in the face for absolutely no money. We just want a few clicks.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's closed beta is now live. Head in for 10 minutes of HD gameplay from the test, put together by VG247 video editor Sam Clay.
]]>Sydney's premiere gaming club night Insert Coin(s) will play host to Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's antipodean debut.
]]>From our last mission walkthrough, you might believe Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is all about stealth. Not so! It also contains action. Gaze upon some of said activity within.
]]>Madcatz, the folks behind some mighty fine gaming hardware recently revealed their exclusive range of Ghost Recon Future Soldier peripherals. Here's Alex 'Big Boy' Verrey to tell you more after the break.
]]>Ubisoft has released a new set of screenshots for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier as well as a new video showing off the Mill and Pipeline multiplayer maps. Game's out in May on PS3 and Xbox 360. The PC version arrives in June.
]]>Knife kills, recon drones, sight shields, weapon modifications and more make up a thoughtful, tactical approach to Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
]]>Ubisoft showed off a new mode for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier at PAX East this weekend, called Guerrilla Mode, according to Kotaku.
]]>Ubisoft has announced a Ghost Recon: Future Soldier multiplayer beta will run from April 19 until May 2 on PS3 and Xbox 360. In addition, the firm has also announced the Ghost Recon Network.
]]>Ubisoft has announced Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will release on PC June 15 through digital download and at retail. Additionally, the firm has released the suggested and minimum PC specs.
]]>A third Inside Recon video fir Ghost Recon: Future Solider has been released which goes into depth on the game's Guerilla multiplayer mode. IN the mode, players will fight cooperatively with friends against waves of enemies. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will release on May 24 for PS3 and Xbox 360.
]]>Sony's announced April's PlayStation Plus offers for US consumers, featuring early access to the Ghost Recon: Future Soldier beta, the full versions of Shank 2 and Shift 2: Unleashed for free, free game trial for Saints Row: The Third and discounts of GTA IV DLC and House of the Dead 4.
]]>The latest Believe in Ghosts video for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier once again marries a real historical operation with the kinds of situations you'll encounter in-game.
]]>Ubisoft's released a new trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and it details the additional content you'll get by ordering the signature edition of the game. Bonuses include weapons and character skins, as well as a new map for the co-op multiplayer component of the game. The trailer also contains some gameplay. The game will be out on May 25 for PS3 and Xbox 360. A PC version will follow suit at a later date. You can watch the video after the break.
]]>Ubisoft's released the second video of its 'Believe in Ghosts' series for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. The video, hosted by Future Weapons' Richard “Mack” Machowicz, sees the video focus of weapon customisation with Gunsmith. Get it below the break.
The shooter's out in May for PS3 and 360, with a PC version to follow afterwards.
]]>The Navy SEALs Ubisoft brought in to consult on Ghost Recon: Future Soldier helped the development team strip back the game's science fiction leanings in favour of a more realistic approach to the battleground.
]]>Ubisoft has released a new video for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
]]>Ubisoft has released a new video for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier called “Believe in Ghosts.” In it, Richard Machowicz, a former Navy SEAL sniper and scout recounted how Future Soldiers use a "deadly edge” to gain an unfair advantage. Neat. The game will release in May on PS3 and Xbox 360, and a multiplayer beta is expected in April. A PC version will be released at a later date. Thanks, Gematsu.
]]>Ubisoft has released a new video for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, which is the first in a series which gives you an inside look at the development process. If you head on below the break and click the play button, you'll become familiarized with the animation and cover systems, which was mo-capped using former navy seal operatives. The video also notes that the developers created over 2,500 animations for just the main character alone. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will release in May on PS3 and Xbox 360, and a multiplayer beta is expected in April. A PC version will be released at a later date. Thanks, Gematsu.
]]>Ubisoft has released a new video for Ghost Recon: Future Solider, revealing the game's single-player campaign. A Collector's Edition for the game has also appeared online for Australia and New Zealand. According to MCV, the package contains a steelbook case, hardcover artbook, Alpha short movie DVD, lithographic prints, a t-shirt, and unlockable game content. A price has not been announced, but retailers in the region have it listed for $127. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will release in May on PS3 and Xbox 360, and a multiplayer beta is expected in April. A PC version will be released at a later date.
]]>Using Microsoft's motion controller is akin to resorting to sex toys over real human interaction, according to Ghost Recon: Future Soldier IP director Adrian Lacey - a man who knows how to get a headline.
]]>As Ghost Recon: Future Soldier readies its assault on consoles, Stace Harman tracks down director Eric Couzian and production manager Yann Suquet to talk delays and the on-off PC version.
]]>Ubisoft's announced a delay for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, pushing it into the company's FY2013,
]]>Ubisoft has sent over an updated release schedule of titles slated for 2012, and it looks as though double packs for Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six Vegas, Splinter Cell and Far Cry 2 are on the way in March.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier PC is dead; Long live Ghost Recon Online.
]]>Ubisoft is set to launch Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 6 in the US.
]]>Ubisoft has announced the line-up of games it will be bringing to PAX Prime with it next weekend. It has also revealed an Assassins' Creed panel and pre-order incentives for the fan event as well.
]]>Ubisoft has said it rebooted Ghost Recon because of changing conditions in the shooter genre, as well as how gamers play them.
]]>Ubisoft has gone gamesom crazy, releasing some delightful images for Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, and approximately half a metric s**t ton for Driver: San Francisco, showing off some new vehicles.
]]>Ubisoft has delivered a 4-minute video showing a sneak peak of Future Soldier's multiplayer mode focusing on combat, intel and teamwork plus details on the game's four multiplayer modes. Get it below.
]]>Ubisoft has announced the titles it will be bringing to the Eurogamer Expo. Games on hand will be: Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Driver: San Francisco, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Rayman Origins, World Rally, and Just Dance Kinect. EG Expo takes place September 22 - 25 at Earl's Court and 30,000 bodies are expected to attend the event. Thanks, EG.
]]>"It's been a struggle to nail down and maintain an identity that stays true to Ghost Recon's roots while allowing the franchise to grow and be competitive in the genre. It was always going to be a challenge. It's the drill when you're working on a franchise with a quality track record and you want to innovate and offer a different game experience. It takes time and trials to get it right." - Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's multiplayer creative director Tommy Jacob to CVG. [pic]
]]>Ubisoft's announced the open beta for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will begin next January, with the publisher confirming more details to VG247 this morning
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's lead game designer Roman Campos Oriola was at E3 chatting about the game formerly known as Ghost Recon 4. While there, Oriola spoke with GamePron's lovely Jessica Citizen regarding the games innovations, multiplayer, active camouflage, drones and Gunsmith technology. You can watch the video interview below.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will be released during Q1 2012, and the beta is expected for early next year.
]]>Ubisoft has released a trailer showing off Gunsmith, the Kinect integration for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, and at the end of it, it says the title is out in March 2012.
]]>Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will go into beta early next year.
]]>Ubi showed the latest of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier in its E3 press conference tonight, detailing a cover shooter that's hard on the shooting. It's looking sandier, grittier and dronier than ever before: see for yourself after the break. It's out this year.
]]>Ubisoft's just announced Kinect support for Ghost Recon: Future Solider.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's boxart may have outed Kinect support for the shooter.
]]>Ubisoft's confirmed that Ghost Recon Online - a free-to-play, third-person PC shooter - will launch this summer. See it in action below.
]]>Ubisoft largely swapped core for casual last year, but the European juggernaut is bringing it back in FY2012 with a new Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon, and a number of delightful surprises.
]]>Ubisoft has put out a release schedule for its upcoming games.
Hit the break to see when you'll be dancing, shooting, and driving on the days you call in sick to work.
]]>Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has said yesterday's delay of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Driver San Francisco was necessary to allow time for polish.
]]>Ubisoft's just announced that Driver: San Francisco and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, previously due in Q4 2011, has been delayed into FY2012.
]]>Ubisoft has detailed Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon for Wii and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Predator for PSP, both of which are scheduled to ship in November 2010.
]]>Ubisoft has released a short teaser for the 30-minute film Ghost Recon: Alpha, from Oscar winners François Alaux and Hervé de Crécy.
]]>We weren't sure what to think when Ubisoft announced yet another entry in its Ghost Recon shooter franchise, but after seeing the game in action at E3, we reckon Ghost Recon's well worth getting excited about.
After all, in what other game can you turn invisible, knife a guard until he can legally be classified as a pin cushion, and then prop his lifeless form up while another guard walks right on by, completely unaware that his buddy's nothing but a body?
Certainly, the game's brimming with potential, but one demo's hardly enough to sell everyone on a game not called "Crackdown." We wanted to know more. So we engaged our active camo, took associate producer Justin Drust captive, and did a little interrogating. Which is our sleep-deprived way of saying we asked him a few questions during E3. Click past the break for Drust's thoughts on Future Soldier's PC version, the recent delay into 2011, the upcoming multiplayer beta, and tons more.
]]>Ghost Recon may have been delayed into 2011, but that didn't stop Ubisoft from showing off one of it's signature game series.
]]>Ubisoft has revealed in its financial call to investors that Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will no longer hit around the holidays this year.
]]>Ubisoft's detailed how the multiplayer beta of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will work when it goes live in summer.
]]>Some concept art for Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has surfaced on the net.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has a big party trick up its sleeve: it supports Natal.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier producer Jean-Bernard Jacon has said that while the game is staying true to Tom Clancy's ideas, it adds plausible future conflicts with some advanced tech that's currently being tested as prototypes throughout the armies of the world.
He also chats about the four different classes you will be playing as in the game.
]]>If you buy Splinter Cell: Conviction next week, your entry to the Ghost Recon: Future Soldier multiplayer beta will be on the disc.
]]>Twelve screens from Ghost Recon: Future Soldier popped up on the net today, showing off some of the gadgetry and weapons included in the game.
]]>Ubisoft has revealed that it's working with Oscar winners François Alaux and Hervé de Crécy to release a 30-minute prequel film this fall for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
]]>A new live-action trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has gone up, showing some Russians, civil unrest and more.
It's after the break.
]]>Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will feature invisibility cloaks for players that, according to the latest issue of OPM, turn characters into "transparent, blurry shapes".
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