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A Wii U is mandatory if you want to talk about 2014's Game of the Year

The Nintendo Wii U has had a shaky past, and it's easy to criticize its terrible launch, confusing messaging and lack of modern conveniences. It can often feel like a machine out of time, a...

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Ubisoft at E3 2014: five games announced, none for Nintendo platforms

Ubisoft announced today that it will bring at least five games to E3 2014, none of which are slated for release on Nintendo platforms.  The company will showcase the games "and more" at its...

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Ubisoft on early Wii U adoption: 'we believe in Nintendo'

Ubisoft will continue to develop for Nintendo Wii U despite the console's poor sales — as well as continue to be early adopters of new hardware — due to the company's dedication to exploring new...

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ZombiU unprofitability convinced Ubisoft to take Rayman Legends multiplatform, CEO says

ZombiU, Ubisoft's zombie-infested Wii U launch title, was unprofitable and convinced the company to make the once Wii U-exclusive Rayman Legends multiplatform, CEO Yves Guillemot told GamesIndustry...

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Too many cooks in the kitchen: Video game writers discuss frustrations, techniques and authority

At a roundtable event at GDC 2013, a roomful of video game writers shared the tips and techniques that have helped them navigate some of the more precarious positions in their careers. Richard...

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ZombiU's permadeath mechanic built to move narrative forward, says writer

ZombiU's core mechanics, notably its permadeath feature, are tailored to keep the narrative moving forward even when a controlled character is killed, according to story design director Gabrielle...

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ZombiU, Assassin's Creed 3 and other Ubisoft games 30 percent off in Wii U eShop

Six Ubisoft titles for Wii U — Assassin's Creed 3, ZombiU, Rabbids Land, Just Dance 4, ESPN Sports Connection and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 — are now 30 percent off their regular price...

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Voting open online for the Game Developers Choice Award

The virtual ballet box is open for the Game Developers Choice Audience Award and accepting nominations today through 5 p.m. ET March 1, according to the official website. Voters need to select a...

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Wii U bundle featuring ZombiU launching Feb. 17 for $389.99

Nintendo is bundling Ubisoft's ZombiU with the Wii U in a package that launches Feb. 17 for $389.99, Nintendo announced today. It will be the first time a game aside from Nintendo Land, a pack-in,...

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ZombiU servers contain 300K zombified players, could be used for future content

Ubisoft's ZombiU servers contain more than 300,000 zombified ex-players that the developer could use for future content, according to an interview with producer Guillaume Brunier published in...