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How Ubisoft Fell Apart In 2014

FilmGamesEtc writes:
"There’s an old adage that goes something like this: you’re only as good as your last accomplishment. In this case, we’ll use video games. The saying is simple, but true: most of us have short term memory, and we are far too often to criticize failure than celebrate success. So when Ubisoft released Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag in October 2013 and people raved about it (myself included), it did not give them a free pass for the lackluster Assassin’s Creed: Unity release. The impressive E3 2013 and E3 2014 conferences announced upcoming titles and projects that appeared to be truly revolutionary. Unfortunately, they were anything but. As such, Ubisoft ends what could have been a breakout year of gaming with bad news and broken releases."

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RG_Dubz4182d ago

Ubisoft fell apart years ago, did you not play AC Revelations or Far Cry 3's co-op? only thing different in 2014 was the "graphic downgrades" which were because of them showing off the PC version instead of the Console version.

I still find it funny everyone was crying about the Watch_Dog "downgrade", yet the Dark Souls 2 had an even bigger and legit graphical downgrade at the same time but was almost unheard of like they were givin' a free pass.. They showed off Dark Souls 2 it was said to be running on the the PS3 so WTF happen there? parity for 360 sake? Looked like a damned PS Vita game after the downgrade.

AtomicGerbil4182d ago

I don't recall Dark Souls 2 getting a free pass. I read plenty of opinions berating it for graphical quality.

starchild4182d ago

Yeah, a few, but not even close to what we saw against other games. It largely got a free pass, even though that downgrade was one of the worst.

Roccetarius4182d ago (Edited 4182d ago )

Dark Souls 2 did indeed get flak for downgrading, but at least we could look to community mods for the PC version.

starrman19854182d ago

The thing that concerns me most is they are already planning another AC and Far Cry all ready! AC scheduled for next year and Far Cry is a ? at the moment, they need to put some of their games on hiatus!

DarkOcelet4182d ago

Even if they fell apart, their games still sold very well and as of now i believe Far Cry will be turning into a yearly franchise. This yearly franchises will keep on selling because people are still buying it.

Rimeskeem4182d ago (Edited 4182d ago )

They released unfinished and broken games to the public expecting it to be fine as well as false advertising certain games to make them look better than they actually are.

finite4182d ago

I have a more truer title "How Ubisoft Fell Apart In 2014 -But Gamers still purchased their games and still will"..

Roccetarius4182d ago

As much as people complain about Ubisoft, many will still continue to buy their games. The majority doesn't even read on sites like this, and purchases what catches their fancy as an impulse purchase.

At least some people on this site knows not to support it, and i don't intend to either for the future.

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Ubisoft Cancels Alterra, Its Animal Crossing-Inspired Game

Insider Gaming - "Ubisoft has cancelled yet another game, this time ending development on the Animal Crossing-inspired title Alterra."

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Workers approve settlement over Ubisoft Halifax closure

HALIFAX (April 14, 2026) – Laid-off Ubisoft workers in Halifax have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a settlement with the video-game giant. The terms of the settlement, including the compensation employees will receive, is confidential.

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lodossrage44d ago

I can't sit here and act like I know these workers financial situations. And I'm sure nobody wakes up WANTING to go to court. But for the sake of the industry, I wish some of these types of cases made it to trial.

Settlements allow companies to continue to do whatever abusive practices they do. While the trials (should the company lose) would actually force real changes for the better.

But again, I'm not in these workers shoes and I can understand them not wanting to risk it.

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Tickets go on sale for consumer event IGN Live 2026, returning to LA on 6 June

Two-day event includes exclusive reveals, trailers and playable games on show floor.

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