Tag Archives: Ubisoft Toronto

Tue, Jan 22, 2013 | 04:56 GMT

Splinter Cell: Blacklist PC players won’t have to wait

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist will release on PC at the same time as it hits consoles, Ubisoft has promised.

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Tue, Nov 27, 2012 | 05:13 GMT

Splinter Cell: Blacklist combat mixes karate, jujitsu, kung fu and more

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist footage shown so far has Sam Fisher pulling off some brutal combat moves. This developer diary chats with combat consultant Kevin Secours about the creation of Fisher’s fluid mixed martial arts stlyings.

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Wed, Nov 14, 2012 | 02:00 GMT

Splinter Cell: Blacklist footage gets closer than ever

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“We know you’ve been hungry for new Splinter Cell: Blacklist gameplay footage, and we’re going to be giving you plenty,” Ubisoft promises in this new trailer, before delivering approximately 30 seconds.

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Thu, Nov 08, 2012 | 00:38 GMT

Blacklist director calls for fewer “adolescent male power fantasy” games

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist director Patrick Redding believes violence will be less of an issue when gaming broadens its scope.

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Mon, Oct 29, 2012 | 15:05 GMT

Splinter Cell Blacklist: the myth of redemptive violence

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After a tumultuous few months for Sam Fisher’s latest outing, Stace Harman speaks to Ubisoft Toronto to find out if underneath all the headline violence is a story worth telling.

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Wed, Sep 12, 2012 | 02:24 BST

Splinter Cell: Blacklist builds on Conviction’s story, successes and failures

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist doesn’t try to pretend its much-vilified precursor doesn’t exist; it moves directly on from Conviction’s plot, and Ubisoft Toronto hopes to learn from its failings.

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Wed, Aug 01, 2012 | 16:20 BST

Splinter Cell: Blacklist developer video focuses on stealth gameplay questions

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Ubisoft Toronto’s back with another Splinter Cell: Blacklist video, in which the studio delves into some frequently asked questions regarding Sam Fisher’s next outing. This time around, the video focuses on the stealth gameplay. Watch below. Splinter Cell: Blacklist is slated for spring 2013 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Thu, Jul 26, 2012 | 05:03 BST

Raymond calls for better integration of non-traditional controls

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Former Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond has said she’s keen on control-pad free gaming, but as a hardcore gamer, really wants to see it better implemented.

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Wed, Jun 13, 2012 | 01:41 BST

Star in Splinter Cell: Blacklist through GameStop PowerUp Rewards

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GameStop is holding a pretty epic competition for members of its PowerUp Rewards scheme. The grand prize winner will score an all-expenses paid trip to Ubisoft to meet the development team, in order to have their face used in-game. Notably, nobody says how your likeness will be used so be sure to read the fine print thoroughly if you’re the lucky winner in case the answer is “for target practice”. To enter, you just need to make a purchase or trade during June. Splinter Cell: Blacklist is expected in northern spring 2013, for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and possibly Wii U.

Tue, Jun 12, 2012 | 02:11 BST

Best Buy lists Splinter Cell: Blacklist for Wii U

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Check it out guys, BestBuy thinks Splinter Cell: Blacklist is coming to Wii U. Ubisoft’s love affair with the new console suggests such a thing is quite probable, but the official word is PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for a northern spring 2013 release.

Thanks, Cubed3.

Tue, Jun 05, 2012 | 11:45 BST

Splinter Cell: Blacklist confirmed for PS3 and PC, Ironside pulled as Fisher

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Ubisoft’s confirmed Splinter Cell: Blacklist will come to PS3 and PC alongside Xbox 360.

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Thu, May 31, 2012 | 17:27 BST

Rumour: Ubisoft to unveil Splinter Cell: Blacklist at E3

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Ubisoft’s set to announce Splinter Cell: Blacklist at E3 next week, according to a post on GAF.

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Sat, May 12, 2012 | 15:00 BST

“If you’re going to create something, go above and beyond what’s gone before,” says Raymond

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Ubisoft Toronto GM Jade Raymond has said the industry trend to copy games that sell millions of copies due to being risk adverse is disheartening. In her opinion, more companies should shy away from the status quo and shake the medium up a bit.

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Thu, May 03, 2012 | 08:14 BST

Ubisoft investing $505 million in Jade Raymond’s new team

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In its efforts to build the new Toronto studio into an 800-strong team, Ubisoft is putting aside $505 million.

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Tue, Apr 17, 2012 | 07:21 BST

Assassin’s Creed dev feels “it’s time for our medium to grow up”

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Ubisoft Toronto boss and former Assassin’s Creed lead Jade Raymond has called on the games industry to get over its reliance on big dumb blockbusters.

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Thu, Mar 22, 2012 | 14:50 GMT

Splinter Cell 6 to explore theme “at the root of the franchise,” says Raymond

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Splinter Cell 6 will look at a theme thats been at the core of the IP since its inception, Ubisoft Toronto boss Jade Raymond told CVG in a GDC interview.

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Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 16:20 GMT

It’s time to “get started on the next technologies moving forward,” says Raymond

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Ubisoft Toronto’s Jade Raymond has said developers need to “get started on the next technologies moving forward,” whether it’s consoles, mobile, or PC. However, she doesn’t feel home consoles are on the way out any time soon.

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Fri, Mar 09, 2012 | 02:37 GMT

Ubisoft Toronto to announce new project soon

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While still committed to Splinter Cell, Ubisoft Toronto wil unveil its first independent project soon.

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Fri, Nov 04, 2011 | 11:29 GMT

Rainbow Six: Patriots announced for 2013 launch

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Ubisoft’s announced Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Patriots following much pre-announce speculation on the game, confirming a 2013 release on PS3, 360 and PC.

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Mon, May 09, 2011 | 18:35 BST

Splinter Cell 6 gets first off-screen picture

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Audio tools manufacturer Blue Sky has published the first off-screen picture of Splinter Cell 6.

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