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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 21 Comments

Ubisoft has officially announced that Watch Dogs will be coming to Wii U on November 18 in North America. The European version is set for November 20.

In the Wii U version, a detailed and interactive map of Chicago will be displayed on the GamePad. Off-TV play is also supported.

Ubisoft Bucharest has been working on the Wii U version of Watch Dogs in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Wii U | 16 Comments

Watch Dogs will be heading to Wii U on November 18, if Ubisoft Mexico’s Facebook page is to be believed.

A message posted on the page reads:

We’ll follow up with Ubisoft’s US branch to see if the date can be verified. Until then, consider this a rumor.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Ubisoft has officially confirmed Poptropica: Forgotten Islands for 3DS. You can find a trailer above and the announcement below.

Today, Ubisoft announced that Poptropica®: Forgotten Islands, the brand-new adventure based on the massively popular virtual world for kids, is coming to Nintendo 3DS™ system. The game hits the shelves on October 14, just in time for the holiday season.

Poptropica fans will embark on exciting quests in the ultimate on-the-go Poptropica 3D experience. In Poptropica: Forgotten Islands, players explore the vast, uncharted Island chains of Poptropica, discovering the secrets of their past one artifact at a time. They must uncover the truth to prevent a shadowy force from destroying the Forgotten Islands’ history forever.

On the adventure through the Islands, players will find items that unlock new areas, gameplay challenges and mini-games. They will encounter different types of challenges focused on literacy and building problem-solving skills, so kids learn while having fun! Players can also customize the look of their avatars with new clothes and accessories to create their own Poptropica style icon.

For the latest information on Poptropica: Forgotten Islands, please visit www.poptropica3ds.com.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 16 Comments

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has issued a challenge to Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto. Guillemot is looking for Miyamoto to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime was recently called out by Xbox boss Phil Spencer to take part in the same event. Reggie hasn’t posted his video yet, but we can apparently expect big things.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments

The mobile title Poptropica Forgotten Islands will soon be coming to 3DS, according to a Best Buy listing. Ubisoft will apparently be publishing the game on October 14 in North America.

Here’s a brief overview of Poptropica Forgotten Islands from Best Buy’s listing:

A thrilling adaptation of the popular virtual world for kids, Poptropica Forgotten Islands sets you off on an unforgettable journey throughout a chain of uncharted islands whose origins are shrouded in mystery. Climb aboard your blimp and explore the islands from the sky or take off on foot, running, jumping and steering clear of hazards, as you experience the islands from an up-close and personal vantage point. This isn’t just a relaxing trip to paradise though, you’ll have to embark on exciting quests in order to get to the bottom of Poptropica’s past.

Poptropica Forgotten Islands is set on the vast Poptropica islands, which are based on dynamic themes, allowing you to explore and collect artifacts and other items that grant access to new areas and gameplay challenges. Each artifact you collect brings you one step closer to discovering the secret of Poptropica’s origins. Personalize the appearance of your avatar thanks to more than 100 unlockable costumes and accessories, so your character can truly reflect your personal style. Complete quests and a host of mini game challenges. Find out how the Poptropica islands began in Poptropica Forgotten Islands.

You can find the boxart and a few screenshots for Poptropica Forgotten Islands above.

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 16 Comments

Ubisoft’s European boss Alain Corre commented on the status of Wii U while speaking with GamesIndustry at Gamescom 2014 last week.

Corre’s mainly discussed the new Super Smash Bros., which he believes “will be a trigger to increase the momentum of the Wii U at Christmas.” He added that the series “could be magical” on the console.

Corre’s comments in full are as follows:

“To be honest, we always want more consoles. Just Dance 2015 is resonating very well. We think it will please a lot of [existing] Wii U owners and push more families to buy extra Wii Us. But we also believe that Super Smash Bros. will be a trigger to increase the momentum of the Wii U at Christmas. As a gamer, I was playing [Super Smash Bros.] over ten years ago, and it has some of the best moments that Nintendo has shared. I think that franchise could be magical [for the Wii U]. Nintendo has some of the best franchises in the world and it knows how to make great games. It proved that with Mario Kart, and it will prove that again with Super Smash.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 11 Comments

Don’t expect any Wii U Virtual Console titles from Ubisoft anytime soon. The publisher told one fan on Twitter that “nothing’s planned at the moment”.

Ubisoft’s full tweet is as follows:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 103 Comments

Ubisoft is releasing two Assassin’s Creed games this year, but Wii U isn’t getting either of them. Wondering why this is the case?

While speaking with Game Informer at Gamescom last week, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot explained:

“It’s very simple. What we see is that Nintendo customers don’t buy Assassin’s Creed. Last year, we sold in very small numbers.”

Guillemot also spoke about Ubisoft’s shift in focus on Wii U:

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 20 Comments

The Crew was originally a current-gen game. However, that changed today after Ubisoft announced that its open-world racer is now also coming to the Xbox 360.

Both the Wii U and PlayStation 3 are being left behind. When asked to explain why The Crew isn’t coming to these consoles as well, a Ubisoft representative told VideoGamer:

“The Crew is originally built for the new generation of consoles so when we made the decision to port it to the previous generation of consoles, we decided to focus solely on the platform closest to the new-gen’s technical infrastructure, which is the Xbox 360. We are not currently working on a PS3 or Wii U version, we are rather focused on delivering The Crew for Xbox One, PS4, PC and Xbox360 simultaneously on November 11th.”

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Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments

Ubisoft revealed a new round of tracks for Just Dance 2015 today. The game will offer the following songs:

• “4×4” by Miley Cyrus
• “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
• “Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias Ft. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona
• “Best Song Ever” by One Direction
• “Built For This” by Becky G
• “Love Is All” by The Sunlight Shakers
• “Macarena” by The Girly Team
• “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive

Just Dance 2015 will be featured at Gamescom in the business area of the Ubisoft booth (Hall 5.2 in space A010).

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