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Steam Holiday Sale continues with Dishonored, Future Soldier, Darksiders franchise and more
Valve's unceasing quest for the bottom of your bank account continues today with six new daily deals, as part of its ongoing annual Steam Holiday Sale promotion.Today's stable of temptations include Dishonored for $30, Darksiders and Darksiders 2 (plus a wealth of DLC) for $13.59, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier for $15 (or as part of a massive $68 Tom Clancy's franchise pack), all three FEAR games (plus DLC) for $13.71, as well as SimCity 4 and Psychonauts for less than five bucks each.As always, various Flash Sales will come and go throughout the day, so remember to check the store periodically. Alternatively, add games you're interested in to your wishlist, and Valve will email you if they happen to go on sale.
Ubisoft posts 32.3 million euro loss for first half of fiscal 2012, expects big Q3
Ubisoft has released its earnings for the first six months of fiscal 2012, which ran from April 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012. In that time, the publisher garnered overall initial profits of €192.7 million (about $246.8 million), which is a 21 percent increase over the €158.4 million ($202.9 million) Ubisoft had accrued by this time last year.After deducting research and development costs and SG&A expenses, however, that figure drops to a loss of €32.3 million, or $41.3 million. That loss is less substantial than the €37.1 million loss Ubisoft posted at the end of the first half of fiscal 2011, to the tune of 14.8 percent.Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot attributes the year-over-year increase in gross profits to Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (its performance in the digital segment, specifically) and Just Dance 4, while also claiming that the operating loss reported for this period was due to "large-scale marketing campaigns for Assassin's Creed 3 and Far Cry 3."Looking forward, Guillemot predicts a "record" second half for fiscal 2012, based on the anticipated performance of Assassin's Creed 3, Far Cry 3 and Ubisoft's stable of upcoming Wii U titles. As such, the company's year-end target for sales has been increased from a range of €1.16 - €1.20 billion to €1.20 - €1.26 billion. Similarly, Ubi's target range for operating income has been raised slightly, from €70 - €90 million to €70 - €100 million.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier PC season pass sells you future DLC ... today
The Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC is a bit later arriving on PC than it did on console, allowing Ubisoft to surprise PC players with a season pass offer. The season pass is available today for $24.99 (at least that's the price on Steam) and offers access to all current and future DLC, for $10 less than it would cost separately.That DLC includes Arctic Strike, which was released on PC concurrently with the Season Pass offer.
'Khyber Strike' DLC now available for Ghost Recon
Ubisoft has released the "Khyber Strike" DLC pack for its Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, adding a 10 level cap increase, three new multiplayer maps (Switchback, Palace, and Transit), and a new Guerilla mode map named Village to the proceedings. There's also a brand new multiplayer mode named Takeover, which combines Team Deathmatch and Domination-style modes in a mad grab for points via territory and team kills. You can see a preview of the expansion and its content in the video above. The DLC is available right now for 800 points on the Xbox Live Arcade, or $9.99 on the PlayStation Network.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier 'Khyber Strike' DLC shoots for next week
The third DLC pack for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is called "Khyber Strike," and it's heading to the Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 9 for $10, with a PC release to follow.Khyber Strike will include three new multiplayer maps: Switchback, Palace and Transit.'Switchback' is a close-quarters alleyway rumble, 'Palace' features an elaborate museum with a central courtyard, and 'Transit' has trains blasting through a close-range Moscow metro station. Khyber Strike also includes a new objective-based multiplayer mode, a Guerilla Mode map, new achievements and a level cap increase of +10.%Gallery-167309%
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Just Causes on sale this weekend on Steam
This weekend's Steam deals include two very different experiences, one about sneaking around and another about being very loud and explosive. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is 33% off until August 27, bringing the price down on Ubisoft's latest to $33.49. If you want the deluxe edition – which includes two exclusive maps and tons of in-game weapons and skins – it'll cost $36.84.More into hijacking helicopters, skydiving and blowing up stuff in a tropical paradise? Avalanche Studios' Just Cause series is 75% off on Steam until August 27: the original Just Cause is $2.49; the sequel, Just Cause 2, is $3.74.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier 'Raven Strike' DLC lands on Sept. 11
The next DLC pack for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has de-cloaked. "Raven Strike" is three new campaign missions and one new Guerrilla map, all playable for up to four players. Ubisoft claims "Raven Strike" is a "throwback to traditional Ghost Recon gameplay" featuring "larger maps, complex missions and an increased level of difficulty.""Raven Strike" will launch on September 11 for 1200 MS Points ($15) on Xbox 360 and PS3. The PC version will be available – you guessed it – "at a later date."%Gallery-163008%
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier 'Arctic Strike' DLC now on Xbox 360, PS3
Console versions of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier are bolstered by the Arctic Strike DLC map pack today. For 800 MS Points ($10), you get some new multiplayer maps and a new mode called Stockade – if you're killed, you get sent to the stockade. Once all players die, it's game over.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier 'Arctic Strike' Map Pack DLC hits July 17
The first wave of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC, the "Arctic Strike" Map Pack, will put the freeze on Xboxen and PS3s come July 17. For your hard-earned 800 MS Points (or $9.99, respectively), your futuristic soldiering experience will be augmented by three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer mode called "Stockade," a new guerilla co-op map, six new weapons and an increased level cap.Arctic Strike was meant to launch 14 days sooner on July 3, but was delayed due to polish concerns -- not to be confused with pole-ish concerns, which anyone travelling to the arctic circle would undoubtedly have.%Gallery-160185%
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier 'Arctic Strike' DLC delayed
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's "Arctic Strike" DLC pack will not launch on July 3 as originally planned. Ubisoft sent out a missive today, citing "polish" as the reason for the hold-up."We decided to take a small amount of extra time to further polish the content," an Ubisoft representative told Joystiq. "The pack is planned for release later in July and the exact release date will be announced as soon as possible."As soon as we know the new launch date, we'll be sure to post it on our website thingy.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier PC users call out issues [Update: Ubisoft working on it]
PC users have encountered some issues with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. A bug report thread on the Ubisoft forums is cluttered with complaints, ranging from the mundane to the catastrophic. For example, one issue seems to be that the mouse doesn't work. Like, at all.It would appear Ubisoft is aware of the issues. Donna Nicholson, part of the PMS clan, said she's passing the info along to the higher-ups. We've also contacted Ubisoft about the matter, and are currently awaiting a statement.Update: An Ubisoft rep has told Joystiq that the company is "aware of the issues with the PC version" and the company is currently "working aggressively to correct them as soon as possible."[Thanks, Roy.]
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes arrests top spot on UK charts
It was a quiet week on the UK top ten as Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes served justice at the top spot. The Dark Knight and pals' game is the latest chart-topper from Traveller's Tales' Lego series, with this latest title besting the first Lego Batman from 2008, which premiered in second place.The rest of the top ten is the usual rogues' gallery, with a couple exceptions like Skyrim, which flew up from spot 23 to grab number eight. FIFA Street also re-entered the top ten, climbing from 13 to storm the last spot.Civilization 5: Gods and Kings held court at No. 16 for its debut. We present the UK top ten after the break.
NPD: Diablo 3 sold a million at retail, Max Payne 3 and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier both sold 400,000
It's a pretty steep drop from top dog to second fiddle in NPD's May tally, apparently. According to a report from Gamasutra, Diablo 3 managed to sell one million physical copies at US retail – a fraction of the 3.5 million in physical and digital sales earned in the first 24 hours.Coming in second and third in May respectively, Max Payne 3 and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier each sold just over 400,000 units.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier PC launch retreats to June 26
Previous intel was incorrect, soldiers. The PC port of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has received a slight delay, Ubisoft brass has confirmed with Joystiq today. June 26 is the new launch date for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier on PC in North America. As for Europe, our brothers and sisters across the pond will have to wait until June 29 to check out Ghost Recon: Future Soldier on PC.
Ghost Recon: Future Solider bides time at No. 1 UK sales spot
The UK's All Formats chart has seen very little change over the past three weeks, with Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Rockstar's Max Payne 3 holding tight at first and second, respectively. FIFA 12 also maintained its position in third for a second week, as the stalwart game hasn't left the top ten since its debut last year. Game of Thrones was the only new title to break the top 40 last week, certainly a blessing of the franchise's name more than the quality of the game. The UK top ten vying for the iron throne.%Gallery-149219%
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier maintains top UK sales spot
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Rockstar's Max Payne 3 remained bosom buddies atop Chart-Track's UK sales chart for another week. The team of Ghost Recon kept their advantages position on the high ground for a second week, with Payne providing back-up in second. Capcom's love or hate RPG Dragon's Dogma slipped one spot into fourth, with FIFA 12 running up the field from fifth into third. Nihilistic's Resistance: Burning Skies for Vita debuted at the 12 spot. Chart-Track notes the previous handheld Resistance title was Resistance: Retribution for PSP, which failed to crack the top 40. The UK top ten invade after the break.%Gallery-149219%
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier obtains top UK sales position
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier had the best premiere of the franchise this past week in the UK. Five installments in (the first in 2001), Ghost Recon: Future Soldier saw its best week one sales of the series, but Chart-Track does note the previous game had a staggered release across formats. Max Payne 3 sales dropped 51 percent in its second week, but the pill-popping hero's dive -- like everything dramatic he does -- was done in slow motion, leaving him in second place. Capcom's "love it or hate it" Dragon's Dogma debuted in third. Other new titles this week in the top 40 include Mario Tennis Open and Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock at 11 and 34, respectively. Now, put on a fez, fix that bow-tie and check out the UK top ten after the break. It's what's cool.%Gallery-149219%
Ubisoft addresses lack of split-screen co-op in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Living-room soldiers looking to team up with a real-life buddy for some Ghost Recon: Future Soldier couch co-op may be sorely disappointed once they discover that split-screen multiplayer doesn't exist for the game's campaign mode, despite various online retailers (including Ubisoft's own UbiShop) purporting the game's support of that very feature."We've been made aware of the presence of outdated information on UbiShop and several retailer sites stating split screen, cooperative play is available in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's campaign," Ubisoft forum manager EvilPixieGrr said in an update on the publisher's forums. "We have ensured the information has been updated on the sites affected by this."Luckily for Ubisoft, Future Soldier's actual retail box art does not sing the praises of local campaign co-op. [Thanks, Keith!]
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier review: More than just a soldier
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is a game that, at first glance, may seem like an advertisement for 'murica's armed forces circa 20XX. "Sign up. You can rock Pantera in the barracks, blow up helicopters and assassinate evil warlords every day," I imagined the end credits might read.But between every clichéd cutscene, showing the four members of Ghost squad swilling beer and talking car engines while they wait for their next mission, are a bounty of excellent gameplay scenarios: VIPs to rescue, things to blow up and stealth missions that require diligent adherence to caution and calculation rather than simply making sure you move slowly and stay out of sight. No two missions in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier are the same, and the diversity in locales and armaments means there's always something new to see – and shoot.
Watch the entire Ghost Recon Alpha short film
If you appreciate violent art in forms other than gaming, you'll probably enjoy the desaturated bullet frenzy of Ghost Recon Alpha. If you think gaming is the only pure way to portray murderous creativity, wait until Ghost Recon: Future Soldier drops May 22 and silence the critique.
