During the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase last week, we heard a lot about upcoming games landing on Game Pass in the year ahead, but Microsoft stayed quiet on what's coming in the immediate future. This week, the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of June were …
Read More »Far Cry 5 GoldenEye 007 fan remake taken down
A few weeks ago, we learned that a Far Cry map maker had managed to completely recreate Rare's classic shooter, GoldenEye 007, within Far Cry 5's level editor. The project quickly garnered popularity but unfortunately, Ubisoft was forced to take the maps down after a DMCA notice from James Bond …
Read More »Modder recreates GoldenEye 007 using Far Cry 5 map editor
A modder has managed to re-create most of Rare's classic shooter, GoldenEye 007, all using Far Cry 5's map editing tools. Every level from the original game has been rebuilt within Far Cry 5, with the exception of the game's two bonus levels. The modder, who goes by Krollywood online, …
Read More »Far Cry New Dawn PC system requirements announced
February was already looking like a stacked month thanks to Metro Exodus, Crackdown 3 and Anthem. Ubisoft is joining the club this year, piling Far Cry New Dawn onto the list. The game comes out in just one month, so in order to prepare PC players, New Dawn's system requirements …
Read More »Win a STEAM game of your choice! (closed)
Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered, the winner this time is Dave Aston with his caption: “Shaggy and Scooby decide on new methods to solve the mystery.” Christmas might be over but we are still in the holiday spirit. Today, we'll be running a caption …
Read More »Ubisoft reveals strong PC sales throughout 2017
Ubisoft released its earnings report for the 2017-18 fiscal year, showcasing solid fourth quarter figures. PC sales in particular have seen tremendous growth for the publisher, which is a result of Ubisoft’s “continued excellent execution across the board,” according to the document. Much of the €1.732 billion ($2.043 billion) yearly …
Read More »Win a STEAM game of your choice this weekend! (closed)
With FAR CRY 5 launching recently, we thought now would be the perfect time to run another caption contest! Over the weekend, we are giving you the chance to win a STEAM game of your choice. It's open WORLDWIDE and we'll pick a winner on Sunday!
Read More »Far Cry 5 apparently managed to sell 5 million copies in its first week
We already knew that Far Cry 5 was a hit for Ubisoft here in the UK, with the game hitting the top of retail sales charts. However, the worldwide picture is even more impressive, with some reports claiming that Ubisoft managed to sell as many as five million copies on …
Read More »Far Cry 5 hits new milestones, topping UK charts
It seems that Ubisoft has struck gold with the launch of Far Cry 5, as the title keeps breaking down new milestones with ease. Not only is the title currently sitting atop the UK charts, but it does so being the fastest selling game in its franchise in the UK, …
Read More »Far Cry 5 PC Performance Analysis
We benchmark Far Cry 5 to see how well it performs across 10 different graphics cards
Read More »Far Cry 5’s PC system requirements are here
Far Cry is making a comeback this year. This time around, rather than traveling to some distant exotic land as we saw in Far Cry 3, 4 and Primal, Far Cry 5 will take players on a trip around Montana, where some gun-sporting cultists are taking over. The game is …
Read More »Ubisoft is pushing back three games to focus on ‘higher quality experiences’
It looks like the success of Assassin's Creed: Origins has pushed Ubisoft into making some much needed changes. The publisher took a gamble by moving on from the series' annual release schedule and it paid off, which has pushed Ubi into taking a bit more time with a few other …
Read More »You can play through Far Cry 5’s entire campaign in co-op mode
When it comes to the Far Cry games, Ubisoft has always tried to include some form of co-op. In Far Cry 3, there was a separate side-story that you could play with a friend. In Far Cry 4, all side quests were accessible in co-op mode but the main story …
Read More »Far Cry 5’s official trailer is here, game launches in February
Update: Following on from last week's teasing, Ubisoft has released the official announcement trailer for Far Cry 5. This is a cinematic trailer that sets up the story. This time around, Far Cry will be taking place in Montana and will focus on a cult violently taking control of the …
Read More »Ubisoft: Far Cry 5, Assassin’s Creed, South Park and The Crew 2 all releasing this year
Last night, Ubisoft executives gathered around for an annual earnings report, which means we finally have some updates about the publisher's plans for 2017. For starters, Far Cry 5 is confirmed for release this year. However, Ubisoft mentioned a few other major games it has planned for this year, including …
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