Nintendo platforms not a big part of Ubisoft’s latest financial results
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 23 Comments
Ubisoft support for Nintendo platforms appears to be in steep decline. In its latest financial report for example, the company makes mention of Wii U only once, and that’s for Child of Light – a game already available. On 3DS, Ubisoft hasn’t had a major release in quite a long time.
In the previous financial year, Wii U accounted for only 3 percent of Ubisoft’s overall sales. 3DS was even worse – in large part due to a lack of games – coming in at 0 percent. Wii was the only platform to make a decent dent having contributed 11 percent.
What kind of Nintendo support can we expect from Ubisoft in the future? Well, Watch Dogs is still coming to Wii U. A new Just Dance will likely be made for both Wii U and Wii as well. Aside from these games though, nothing appears to be on the horizon sadly.
April 2014 NPD: top 10 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of April 2014. The results can be found above.
Nintendo Minute – Mario Kart MAYhem – Favorite Mario Kart 8 Courses
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
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Ubisoft wants to sell more than 6.3 million copies of Watch Dogs
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 3 Comments
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said during a financial call held earlier today that the company hopes to sell more than 6.3 million copies of Watch Dogs. Given how the first Assassin’s Creed performed, Ubisoft hopes its new open-world game can find similar success.
The publisher announced earlier today that Watch Dogs is the most pre-ordered new IP in Ubisoft’s history.
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Amazon UK to offer Basic Just Dance and Wii Party U Pack with Mario Kart 8
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Amazon UK has put up a listing for the “Basic Just Dance and Wii Party U Pack with Mario Kart 8”.
The standard Basic Just Dance & Wii Party U Pack has been around for quite awhile, and can be bought for £199.99. It includes Just Dance 2014, Wii Party U, Nintendo Land, and a Wii Remote Plus.
Amazon’s newest product seems to sweeten the deal by adding in Mario Kart 8. That means you’d be receiving a total of four games with the Wii U purchase. A price isn’t mentioned, nor is there a release date.
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Video: A look at Watch Dogs’ tech and multiplayer
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
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Ubisoft shipments: Assassin’s Creed IV, Just Dance 2014
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 2 Comments
Ubisoft’s latest financial results reveal shipment figures for a pair of titles.
To begin, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has shipped 11 million units, combined with digital sales. Just Dance 2014 has also been successful with total shipments coming in at over 6 million copies.
Ubisoft said in its financials:
The success of Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag (more than 11 million sell-in and digital units). Every year, this flagship franchise for the video game industry offers players a highly innovative gaming experience, and generates a steady and very profitable revenue stream.
? A solid performance by Just Dance 2014, with more than 6 million sell-in units.
Watch Dogs breaks record for pre-orders of a new IP
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 11 Comments
Ubisoft has set a new record with Watch Dogs pre-orders.
The game, set to be released later this month, is now the most pre-ordered new IP in Ubisoft’s history and the second-highest pre-ordered Ubisoft game ever. If that wasn’t enough, Watch Dogs is the most pre-ordered new IP in the entire industry this year as well.
Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft, commented:
“These strong pre-orders are a clear indication of players’ anticipation and excitement for Watch Dogs. The teams have worked tirelessly to ensure that players will enjoy a top quality game with enormous scope, and we can’t wait to get the game into their hands.”
Gamestop pre-order sales data indicate that Watch Dogs “is the highest pre-ordered next-gen title to date and most pre-ordered new IP of the year.”
GameStop senior vice president of merchandising Bob Puzon said:
“There is massive buzz in all of our stores around Watch Dogs. Based on the current level of customer pre-orders we have received, Watch Dogs is the highest pre-ordered next-gen title to date and most pre-ordered new IP of the year.”
Source: Ubisoft PR
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Rumor: A look at a new Sonic Boom character
Posted on 11 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Images, Wii U | 6 Comments
The image above has been surfacing in various Twitter and Instagram posts. Unfortunately, no one seems to be sure of the original source at the moment.
It was initially thought that the character in question could be Marine. But there are quite a few differences between the two, leading many to believe that it’s a completely new character.
This is all assuming the image above is legitimate, of course!
