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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Ubisoft Announces The Official Far Cry 2 Map Editing Guide

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Ubisoft announced a unique partnership with Charles River Media, one of North America's leading publishers of video game development books. Both companies are working together to create one of the first game design books written by gamers for gamers.

"Designing Wargames: The Official Far Cry 2 Map Editing Guide" will be published in the spring of 2009. Written and edited by David Hutchison, author of “Playing to Learn: Video Games in the Classroom,” the book will comprise of map making techniques and advice contributed by Far Cry 2 map makers around the world.

"This is the next milestone in gamer-generated content," says David Hutchison, Associate Professor at Brock University. "Far Cry 2 makes it easy for both PC and console gamers to create cool new multiplayer maps that they can then share with other gamers. We want to honour this effort by inviting the Far Cry 2 map-making community to contribute to this first-of-its-kind game design book."

As underlined by Jessy-Gosselin Gant of the Far Cry2 development team:“Level design is a defining factor in how the player will experience a video game. It constitutes a key role in production by having the responsibility of presenting all the different game components such as art, animation, AI and gameplay mechanics at their best, so the player can enjoy them in a convincing and attractive environment.”

Far Cry 2 map-makers who are interested in contributing to the book can learn more at the book's website - www.farcrybook.com - where they can submit Far Cry 2 map reviews, map editing quick tips, tactical analyses, and feature articles.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

I am alive video game delayed plus new Assassin's Creed and Red Steel titles


Ubisoft has delayed I Am Alive and announced new Assassin's Creed and Red Steel titles.

In an investment meeting, CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that the earthquake survival title will not be available until at least April 2009, saying it "needs more work".

He revealed a range of titles to be released by the end of the next financial year ending March 2010, including sequels to Red Steel, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon, Anno and Splinter Cell Conviction, reports Eurogamer.

Also announced were games for Avatar, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Arthur And The Invisibles.

The publisher previously dated I Am Alive for March and set release dates for Tom Clancy's HAWX and Bound In Blood.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Ubisoft could loss millions with companys going bust


Woolworth are the third, large retailer, to go bust which could cost Ubisoft 1.5 million euros in unpaid bills.

Ubisoft recently suffered as a German and French default cost them about 300,000 euros.

Just days before the Woolworths collapse the company had paid Ubisoft 5.7 million euros.

Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are also likely to suffer with this collapse.

On Friday another giant UK retailer 'Zavvi' went bust but it is believed that the Virgin group had guaranteed all debts on Zavvi - this guarantee was due to expire in the next few days... Zavvi are understood to own Woolworths £106 million.

HMV posted a loss of over £19 million for the last six months despite sales rising over 3%.
The company has moving into the second hand games market in the UK and Ireland.

It remains to be declared what exposure EA has to these events.



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Friday, December 05, 2008

PC gamers - Win Far Cry 2 - 50 copies to be won!

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Intel, Ubisoft Give Away Games

On the heels of the Intel Core i7 Processor launch, Intel and Ubisoft have joined forces for a worldwide contest for PC gamers. Each day from December 1-30, 2008, 50 sweepstakes entrants will win a copy of Far Cry 2 for Windows optimized for Core i7 processors.
Using Havok physics to create a dynamic and realistic gaming experience, in-game cloud formations follow atmospheric rules, tree branches break by the strength of the wind and fire spreads across brush in the wind's direction. Additionally, one participant daily will be awarded an Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition, Intel's fastest chip that delivers massive gaming, video editing and multi-tasking performance.
Enter the contest and read complete contest details here: http://intelcorei7.ubi.com/



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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Rayman Raving Rabbids - TV Party on Nintendo Wii and DS


Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party will launch for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS this holiday season.

Following the tradition of Rayman Raving Rabbids titles showcasing fun and innovative use of the Wii controllers, Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party will feature the Wii Balance Board accessory. The Rabbids plan to invade televisions worldwide, providing players with a variety of games and comedic exploits spoofing TV shows, pop culture and even advertisements.
“The Rayman Raving Rabbids titles have been an immense success, entertaining the world over,” said Yves Guillemot, president and chief executive officer, Ubisoft. “The inclusion of the Wii Balance Board into the game was a huge source of inspiration for our development team and I guarantee you will see the Wii Balance Board used in ways that will be surprisingly unexpected!”

To date, the Rayman titles have sold more than 22 million units worldwide with their unique ability to reach all ages and demographics through their family friendly, innovative game play mechanics.

Further details about Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party will be unveiled at E3 2008.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Prince of Persia promises tons of downloads

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Ubisoft confirmed today that it plans to release Downloadable Content for its upcoming Prince of Persia video game post-launch. Full details and release date to be announced in the near future.
"Our intention is to do downloadable content that really offers a lot of value for the player - another experience." said Ben Mattes, Producer.
Ubisoft also released Prince of Persia’s fourth Developer’s Diary now available for immediate posting. In this new diary, the developers discuss their desire to merge imaginative, open-ended game play with a rich, overarching story through the use of networks of player-chosen paths, Elika’s magical abilities and the new on-demand dialogue which acts as both a useful hint system as well as additional narrative.

Finally, Ubisoft kicks off the countdown to the release of Prince of Persia with the launch of an unique website. Check it out now – www.princeofpersiagame.com

Prince of Persia is scheduled to release December 5, 2008 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and PC.

About Prince of Persia
Set in a land rooted in ancient Persian mythology, the Prince finds himself caught in an epic battle between the primal forces of light and darkness: the God of Light, Ormazd versus his brother Ahriman, the destructive God of Darkness. The Prince arrives just in time to witness the destruction of the legendary Tree of Life – an act which threatens to plunge the entire world into eternal darkness. Manifested in the form of the Corruption, a dark substance that physically contaminates the land and the skies, the Prince must partner with Elika, a deadly companion, to heal the world from the evil Corruption.

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 27 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2007-08 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of 928 million euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

2008 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Based on Prince of Persia created by Jordan Mechner. Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Prince of Persia is a trademark of Jordan Mechner in the U.S. and/or other countries used under license by Ubisoft Entertainment.


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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

UBISOFT unveils exclusive pre-order bonus items for Prince of Persia

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Exclusive Collector's Edition for Prince of Persia, a new chapter in the critically acclaimed action/adventure series for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PC.

Exclusively at PLAY.COM, UK customers who pre-order a copy of Prince of Persia will receive a pre-order pack including:
- A high quality collector box set featuring varnish & metallic blue arabesque finish

- An exclusive 24 pages Comic book unveiling the backstory of the Hunter, one of the key antagonists in the game.

- A scratch card with unique code to unlock exclusive in-game skins for the Prince (Prince “classic” skin) and Elika (“Farah” skin).

- A bonus DVD including soundtrack, videos, e-goodies, widget and more!
To find out more about the PLAY.COM pre-order pack, please go to www.play.com/princeofpersia

To find out more about the rest of the exciting pre-order lineup for Prince of Persia visit the official website at http://prince-of-persia.ubi.com/preorder/uk/

Prince of Persia is currently scheduled for release on December 5th 2008 on XBOX 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Prince of Persia - The Fallen King Continues the adventure in an original story exclusive to the Nintendo DS, also scheduled for release on December 5th 2008.

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Friday, October 31, 2008

WWII General Commander Operation - Watch on the rhine download from Nov 11th

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The long awaited game “WWII: General Commander” on sale November 10. The game will be available for digital download in the new reference wargamer web STRAGAMES.COM.

With the exclusive and brilliant multiplayer mode supported by the best war room meeting place, forums, wikis-AAR and more, the Games GI teams in collaboration with Stragames.com have developed a new concept of Operational Real Time Strategy Game, a full, intensive and truly historical simulation of WWII combat. You have all the game information at our game web hosted by www.stragames.com. Tutorials, videos and access to our e-store are available…

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Wednesday, October 01, 2008

War World out on Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade

Gamers will have the opportunity to hone their war fighting and strategy skills in “War World.”

Travel to a far away planet for a pure adrenaline rush! “War World” is a fast-paced third person shooter that features a unique blend of action and tactical gameplay, which sets it apart from any other multiplayer shooter. The game features powerful armored mechanoids that battle head-to-head in an all-out savage single and multiplayer war.

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Choose from 16 different mechanoids, each has its own special abilities and advantages, including Extreme Speed, High Damage Lasers, Missiles and more.
The single player Arcade mode boasts a 100 level campaign that can be played with five levels of difficulty. Rather take on the opponents with friends? “War World” multiplayer offers four unique game-modes: Capture the Flag, Bomb Assault, Death Match and Team Death Match.
Developed by Third Wave Games and published by Ubisoft, “War World” will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide.

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Game Party 2 on Nintendo Wii - Fact Sheet and Screenshots

Game Party 2 on Nintendo Wii - Fact Sheet

With 11 games in all, Game Party 2 for the Wii console includes fun to play games that will provide hours of enjoyment with friends and family. Game Party 2 features new games like Bean Bags, Horseshoes, Lawn Darts, Puck Bowling and more. Each game, including classics like Skill Ball, Darts and Hoop Shoot has exciting new features like four player mode, customizable characters and tournament play, making Game Party 2 the ultimate party game for all ages and skill levels.

Screenshots -

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Features -
11 Games In All:
  • Bean Bags
  • Hoops Shoot
  • Horseshoes
  • Ping Cup
  • Lawn Darts
  • Shuffleboard
  • Puck Bowling
  • Skillball
  • Quarterback Challenge
  • Darts
  • Trivia
Four-player action available for all games. Never play alone again! Get together with friends and family to see who can rank No 1 in all 11 games. If the party gets too big, set up tournaments for up to sixteen players!

Individual profiles: Players can now create a profile to track their progress and skill level as they play. Multiple players can create and use profiles, taking the game to a level playing field creating an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Create your own characters: Utilize the new Create-a-Player system to design unique characters to fit individual styles.

Discover extended content by earning tickets that enable players to unlock new game modes, a variety of playing surfaces and equipment, as well as unlocking additional create-a-player assets.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii
Ship Date: October 2008
Genre: Family Party
Publisher: Midway
Developer: Midway
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Friday, August 22, 2008

Petz Rescue video game - save, nurture and heal endangered animals

Petz Rescue video game - save, nurture and heal endangered animals.

Today at Games Convention, Ubisoft unveiled Petz Rescue, a new brand of video games for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. Fulfilling every child’s dream of protecting the planet and preserving diverse animal life, the first games in the Petz Rescue series allow young players to save, nurture and heal endangered animals.
“We are thrilled about the expansion of the popular Petz franchise, which is our sixth best-selling brand, with over 13 million units sold to date,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing, North America, Ubisoft. “In the Petz games, children had the chance to take care of a variety of cute animals; with Petz Rescue, they will be empowered to actually save and heal the wildlife they encounter. This new line is designed to provide young players with positive messages about animal conservation through fun and exciting adventures.”

In Petz Rescue Wildlife Vet, available for Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii, players live an amazing adventure as a young vet who cares for domestic and exotic animals, and investigates the cause behind the local animals’ illnesses.

Petz Rescue Endangered Paradise for Nintendo DS allows players to become members of an environmental rescue team whose mission is to save the wildlife on a beautiful island that has been threatened by pollution.

Petz Rescue Ocean Patrol for Nintendo DS puts players in the role of Greg or Mila, who must help their uncle save endangered marine life on a secluded island.

The Petz Rescue titles are rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available in North America in October 2008.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Fry Cry 2 configuration - Ubisoft announce

OK the PC graphics of Far Cry were amazing but did you have to upgrade your PC? Now Ubisoft have released to specifications needed for Far Cry 2.

The minimum and recommended configurations are listed below...

Minimum
CPU: Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz - Pentium D 2.66 Ghz - AMD Athlon 64 3500+ or better.
Video Card: NVIDIA 6800 or ATI X1650 or better
Shader Model 3 required.
Memory: 1 Go
Media reader: DVD-Rom

Recommended
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Family - AMD64 X2 5200+ - AMD Phenom or better.
Video Card: NVIDIA 8600 GTS or better - ATI X1900 or better.
512 Mb of graphics memory.
Memory: 2 Go
Sound: 5.1 sound card
Media reader: DVD-Rom
Supported video cards: NVIDIA 6800 - 7000 series - 8000 series - 9000 series - 200 series - 8700m + 8700m for laptops. ATI X1650 - 1950 series - HD2000 series - HD3000 series - HD4000 series.

Far Cry 2 is expected to be released late 2008 a demo version is expected sooner - check back on Gamezplay for the latest information.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

UBISOFT Naruto - The Broken Bond exclusive on Microsoft Xbox 360


Sequel to the Critically Acclaimed NARUTO - Rise of a Ninja Video Game arrives in time for Christmas 2008.

Ubisoft have announced the development of NARUTO - The Broken Bond, the sequel to NARUTO - Rise of a Ninja and the second game under the licensing agreement with TV TOKYO Corporation and SHUEISHA Inc. NARUTO - The Broken Bond, a game based on the world-renowned Naruto anime series, is exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and will be available in North America, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan for Christmas 2008.


Building on the success of Ubisoft’s Naruto - Rise of a Ninja, this sequel features Naruto, who has now evolved into a well-respected Ninja, but his new status and abilities trigger the envy of his best friend and Ninja teammate, Sasuke. The enemy of the village, Orochimaru, takes advantage of the situation and convinces Sasuke to leave his friends and village in order to join his evil clan and become more powerful. With the help of his Ninja friends, Naruto goes on a quest to retrieve Sasuke and save him. NARUTO - The Broken Bond is also the only Naruto video game, other than Naruto - Rise of a Ninja that features an online multiplayer mode which allows players to compete against others in an online tournament mode.

“Featuring vibrant and imaginatively detailed settings, NARUTO - The Broken Bond will take players on an epic journey through an accurately recreated Naruto world,” said Christian Salomon, vice president of worldwide licensing at Ubisoft. We’re excited to continue in the Naruto - Rise of a Ninja tradition, boasting the only video game in the franchise that features an online multiplayer mode that lets players compete against their friends in tournaments over the Xbox LIVE, online entertainment network, and also gives players the opportunity to relive genuine moments of the anime, while exploring the open universe of Naruto.”


Sunday, June 29, 2008

Ubisoft Demonstrates Over 20 Minutes of Far Cry 2


"At this week's DreamHack computer festival in Sweden, Ubisoft Montreal showed off more than 20 minutes of its upcoming shooter Far Cry 2, currently in development for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. If 20 minutes simply isn't enough of the game, be sure to check out our other videos and trailers from Far Cry 2 including Ubisoft's Ubidays ..."

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Sunday, June 22, 2008

More Screens and a Different Look at H.A.W.X.


Last week's MLG San Diego was notable for its debut of the Cold Storage map for Halo 3. It also gave people a look at a "very early test phase" version of Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X., the arcade flight combat sim forthcoming from Ubisoft by the end of the year. The game was a demo playable by anyone in attendance. He said the Ubi rep didn't care if anyon

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Ubisoft to tour UK Summer Festival with Games Previews...

Ubisoft is set to tour some of the UK’s premier music and sports festivals this Summer, to allow visitors to be among the first to play some of the company’s largest up-coming releases.



The Ubisoft Summer Festival Tour 2008 has been confirmed to attend high-profile festivals such as Hard Rock Calling (Hyde Park, 28th – 29th June) The O2 Wireless Festival (Hyde Park, 3rd – 6th July) Ripcurl Boardmasters (Newquay, 4th - 11th August) and Reading Festival (Reading, 23rd – 26th August) Visitors will be able to access a special Ubisoft trailer to play a variety of up-coming games such as:

  • Tom Clancy’s EndWar,
  • Tom Clancy’s HAWX,
  • Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
  • Soul Calibur IV
  • Sports Party.
“We’re really looking forward to playing a part in key festivals this Summer, as it provides a fun and exciting way to get our games in front of many different audiences.” said Jacqui Lennon, the organiser of the Ubisoft Summer Festival Tour. “It also provides people of all ages and gaming abilities the chance to play Ubisoft games.”

If playing the games is not enough then Ubisoft is set to launch a host of competitions before and during each of the festivals. Beforehand, people can access the Ubisoft Summer Festival 2008 website at http://www.myspace.com/ubisoftsummertour to win tickets to each of the festivals. Visitors to the stand at each of the festivals can win exclusive merchandise and will also be entered into a prize draw to win a 42” TV, a Microsoft Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii.

Check out the website http://www.myspace.com/ubisoftsummertour to find out more about details of the Summer Festival Tour 2008.

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Ubisoft to transform with movie, TV and sports projects


Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has detailed his future vision for the company, as he transforms the French outfit from a videogames publisher into a multimedia entertainment business.

Speaking exclusively to GamesIndustry.biz at last week's Ubidays event in Paris, Guillemot revealed ambitious plans to place Ubisoft at the centre of CGI movie production, as well as branching out to new game genres and TV productions.

Ubisoft's Quebec studio is ramping up its animation and CGI business and will also be central to the company's recently announced entry into 3D videogames.

"Our goal is to create a studio that will be very high quality, our goal is to try to get to the level of quality of Peter Jackson's Weta studio," offered Guillemot, in an interview published today.

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Wii Shop Channel add Protöthea and Ninja Combat video games

From family-friendly puzzles to crackling combat, this week's additions to the Wii Shop Channel offer a mix of downloadable delights. Fight fans can even choose between futuristic space missions and retro-styled martial arts battles. Take your pick and kick off the summer with an invigorating dose of Wii action.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:


WiiWare


Protöthea (UbiSoft, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Fantasy Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Protöthea is a top-down scrolling shooter game with free movement that puts players in complete control of a last-generation spaceship. The mission is to destroy the asteroid called Maqno 01 and finish with the plans of The Core. UbiSoft's Protöthea introduces new concepts to a beloved, classic game style while mixing genres and utilizing the full capabilities of the Wii console, from graphics to controls. Players of all ages and experience levels will enjoy taking command of their ship, blasting through four different worlds in 10 challenging missions. Use your weapons arsenal and the special bonus items to help you accomplish your mission, and don't forget to slow down time and take an edge over the enemy.

Virtual Console

Ninja Combat (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Mild Suggestive Themes, Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released in 1990, Ninja Combat is a side-scrolling combat-action game. Take control of the ninjas Joe (one player) and Hayabusa (two players), and enter into battle against a group of evil ninjas called the Kage Ichizoku. Make your way into their home fortress, Ninja Tower, which dominates a big city of the near future. Fight using normal attacks, jumps, special movements and ninja materials that deliver damaging blows to all enemies on the screen. In addition, you'll find weapons and items to aid you along the way. Even better, as you progress in the game, reliable allies such as Musashi, Kagerow and Gembu will emerge to fight alongside you, allowing you to choose a new character in each stage. Ninja Combat also supports simultaneous play with two players, so you can grab a friend and defeat the Kage Ichizoku together.

Sunday, June 01, 2008

Wii Balance Board Works With Ubisoft’s - Shaun White Snowboarding


Nintendo’s “Wii Fit” gives gamers a chance to turn the Wii Balance Board sideways and treat it like a snowboard, but it’s publisher Ubisoft that is backing the first game that makes such a feature its focus.

I was given a demo of the Wii version of “Shaun White Snowboarding” at a Ubisoft event in San Francisco, one of the first games.

I’ve seen controlled by the Balance Board.

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking with your Nintendo DS


Ubisoft said today it will develop a video game based on the successful Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking method. Designed for Nintendo DS, Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking is scheduled for release in November 2008.

Published in 50 countries, Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking book is an international best seller, and Allen Carr’s Easyway network of clinics spans the globe. Over 10 million smokers worldwide have already turned to Allen Carr’s Easyway books, clinics or DVD in order to stop smoking. The method removes the smoker’s belief that smoking provides them with any genuine pleasure or crutch, takes away the feeling of deprivation and therefore rids the smoker of the fear of stopping. The clinics offer a full money-back guarantee based on which the success rate after 3 months is over 90% and independent scientific studies confirm a success rate of over 50% after 12 months.

Brought to an exciting interactive platform, Nintendo DS, Allen Carr’s Easyway method will take on a whole new dimension. Players will be actively participating in the game’s content as they input the details of their smoking habits and even select their own Allen Carr’s Easyway coach to take them through the process of quitting.

Developed in conjunction with Allen Carr’s top experts, the game echoes the philosophy of Allen Carr’s Easyway method, enabling players to be entertained, challenged and to stop smoking at the same time.

“Ubisoft’s creative team has worked hard to deliver a game that successfully communicates Allen Carr’s Easyway method via play,” said Christian Salomon, vice president of worldwide licensing at Ubisoft. “The player experiences a truly interactive engagement with the game through which he or she learns that it can actually be enjoyable to quit smoking.”

Robin Hayley, managing director of Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking, concurs. “There was an amazing synergy between Allen Carr’s Easyway team and Ubisoft as we worked on this project,” he said. “Our experts worked hand in hand with the Ubisoft team to create an entertaining and illuminating game that delivers Allen Carr’s Easyway method in a new, dynamic and highly effective way.”