Ubisoft now presents non-IFRS information in its earnings releases as Group Management considers that “Non-IFRS operating income” and “Non-IFRS net income” – which are measures that are not prepared strictly in accordance with IFRS – are relevant indicators of the Group’s operating and financial performance. Management uses them to run the Group’s business as they are the best reflection of its recurring performance and exclude the majority of non-operating and non-recurring items. “Non-IFRS operating income”, “Non-IFRS net income” and “Non-IFRS earnings per share” are comparable to the following three previously-used indicators: “Current operating income before stock-based compensation”, “Net Income before non-recurring items and stock-based compensation” and “Earnings per share before non-recurring items and stock-based compensation”.

Commenting on these results, Yves Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer, stated "In 2012-13 our financial performance outstripped the targets that we had announced a year ago, notably with non-IFRS operating income up 79% and higher-than-expected cash generation. The expertise and talent of our teams enabled Ubisoft to manage the year’s difficult market conditions and the drop in the casual segment remarkably well. In addition, the success of Far Cry 3 confirmed our strong comeback in the major segment of shooter games.” Guillemot continued "We began fiscal 2012-13 with two major franchises: Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance. Twelve months later, we have substantially extended our reach by establishing Far Cry as another major franchise, building upon the great potential for our newest brand, Watch Dogs, and making our online/digital segment an increasingly significant part of our business. The steady rise in our operating and financial performance during the last three years is the direct result of the long-term investments we have made, with the continued development of our creative capacity and the bolstering of our expertise in online activities.”

Sales
Full-year sales for 2012-13 totaled €1,256 million, up 18.4% (or 13.5% at constant exchange rates) compared with the €1,061 million recorded for 2011-12.

Sales for the fourth quarter of 2012-13 came to €175 million versus €161 million in the corresponding prior-year period, representing an increase of 8.7% (or 9.9% at constant exchange rates). This fourth-quarter sales figure is at the upper end of the target range of €159 million to €179 million issued when Ubisoft released its sales figures for the third quarter of 2012-13.

Ubisoft’s sales performance in fiscal 2012-13 reflects the following:

• €928 million in revenue generated from games for core gamers, up 60% year on year confirming Ubisoft’s strong comeback in this category. The increase was fueled by record-breaking sales for Assassin’s Creed^® 3 (more than 12.5 million sell-in and digital units) and Far Cry^® 3 (6 million sell-in and digital units), as well as by sustained revenues of the free-to-play game The Settlers^® Online.

• €328 million in revenue from casual games, representing a year-on-year contraction of 32% and accounting for 26% of total sales (versus 46% in 2011-12). In this context, Just Dance^® 4 confirmed its strength and status as one of the industry’s major franchises with 8.5 million units sold in and a revenue decline of just 14% in value terms.

Online/digital sales leaped 86% to €148 million (included in the core and casual games figures above), which represented 11.7% of the Group’s total sales.

In 2012-13, back-catalog sales dipped slightly by 4% to €206 million, thanks to sharp growth in online and digital back-catalog sales that partly offset the decrease for the retail back catalog.

Main income statement items
Gross profit totaled €913.5 million (72.7% of sales) in 2012-13, up significantly on the €718.1 million (67.7% of sales) recorded for 2011-12. Gross margin has risen steadily since 2010-11, with the increase during the past 12 months driven by higher average net selling prices for core gamer titles and Just Dance^® 4, and by a sharp rise in high margins online sales.

Non-IFRS operating income came to €100.3 million versus €56.0 million in 2011-12. The 2012-13 figure is higher than the top end of the guidance announced a year ago of between €70 million and €90 million, and is at the upper end of the recently-raised target of between €90 million and €100 million. This performance reflects a combination of the following factors:

• A €195.4 million increase in gross profit.

• A €79.8 million rise in R&D expenses, which totaled €428.2 million (representing 34.1% of sales), versus €348.4 million (32.8% of sales) in 2011-12.

• A €71.3 million increase in total SG&A expenses to €385.0 million (30.6% of sales) from €313.7 million (29.6% of sales) in 2011-12:

−    Variable marketing expenses represented 18.2% of sales (€228.7 million) compared with 16.7% (€177.1 million) in 2011-12. The increase was notably due to the fact that these expenses are always higher at the end of a console cycle.

−    Structure costs corresponded to 12.4% of sales (€156.3 million) compared with 12.9% (€136.6 million) in 2011-12.

Non-IFRS net income totaled €69.2 million in 2012-13, representing non-IFRS diluted earnings per share of €0.71, versus €37.4 million and €0.39 respectively in 2011-12.

IFRS net income stood at €64.8 million, representing IFRS diluted earnings per share of €0.67, compared with €37.3 million and €0.39 respectively in 2011-12.

Main non-IFRS cash flow statement and balance sheet items 
Non-IFRS Cash flows from operating activities came to €28.4 million compared with €8.2 million in 2011-12. This reflects a positive €58.9 million in non-IFRS cash flow from operations (versus a negative €27.0 million in 2011-12) and a €30.5 million increase in non-IFRS working capital requirement (against a €35.1 million reduction in 2011-12).

At March 31, 2013 Ubisoft had a net cash position of €104.6 million versus €84.6 million at March 31, 2012. This year-on-year change is primarily attributable to:

• The above-mentioned €28.4 million non-IFRS cash inflow from operating activities.

• €25.0 million in purchases of tangible and intangible assets.  

• €4.6 million in cash outflows for business acquisitions.

• A €5.6 million inflow from capital increases.

• €10.7 million from sales of Gameloft shares.

• A €4.8 million positive currency effect.

Outlook
Full-year 2013-14

Yves Guillemot stated, "Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance have joined the prestigious club of the 20 best-selling brands for the current generation of consoles, ranking fifth and twelfth respectively. This performance was achieved thanks to high quality levels and regular releases – two key characteristics found in each of the highest-performing brands in this console cycle. Our franchises are underpinned by recognized creative know-how and premier development capacity. With more than 7,000 developers, Ubisoft has the necessary caliber to offer its fans exceptionally rich and immersive gaming experiences on a regular basis."

Guillemot concluded, "A new console cycle is beginning and it will offer players an unrivalled experience. They will see a major leap in quality with an extraordinary level of immersion as well as the incorporation of all of the innovations developed in recent years in online and social games, giving players the opportunity to create their own experiences and share them within their communities. In order to reap the full benefit of the strong growth expected from the launch of these new consoles, we are integrating into our next blockbusters all of the expertise we have built up over recent years through our online games such as Settlers Online, Trackmania, Howrse and Trials Evolution, as well as our online services platform Uplay which offers us a strategic link with players. Our experience in connected gaming, the quality of our brands and our ability to regularly release major titles, will be vital strengths for capturing new market share and will serve as key growth drivers for the coming years.”

The Company’s initial targets for full-year 2013-14 are sales of between €1,420 million and €1,450 million, and non-IFRS operating income of between €110 million and €125 million.

• Revenue generated from games for core gamers is expected to rise strongly, with notably the launch of five major titles versus three last year. This line-up includes Assassin’s Creed^® 4 Black Flag^TM, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell^® Blacklist^TM, Watch Dogs^TM, and two titles that have not yet been announced, including one new creation.

• Revenue generated from casual games is expected to represent less than 20% of total sales.

• Online/digital sales are set to see sharp growth, fueled by digital distribution and the launch of new free-to-play titles, including The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot^TM, Anno^® Online and Might & Magic^® Heroes^® Online.

Sales for the first quarter of 2013-14

The first quarter of 2013-14 will see the following main launches:

• Call of Juarez^® The Gunslinger and Far Cry^® 3 Blood Dragon through digital distribution on PC, PSN and XBLA

• Trackmania™ 2 Stadium through digital distribution on PC

The Group expects first-quarter 2013-14 sales to amount to approximately €70 million, representing a contraction of 47% compared with the first quarter of 2012-13 – a period that saw the release of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier^®.

Recent significant events
Market share: In the first three months of calendar 2013, Ubisoft was the number 4 independent publisher in the United States, with 7.7% market share (compared to number 3 and 7.1% one year earlier) and number 3 in Europe with 10.2% market share (compared to number 3 and 8.2%).

Acquisition of the remaining stake in Related Designs: Ubisoft previously owned 29.95% of Related Designs and has acquired the remaining 70.05% in a cash transaction. As part of Ubisoft, Related Designs’ experienced 65-person staff will continue development of the browser-based free-to-play MMO game Might & Magic® Heroes® Online, and will work on future titles in partnership with Blue Byte, Ubisoft’s studio based in Düsseldorf.

Bond placement: Ubisoft has placed €40 million worth of bonds with a five-year term and a 3.038% coupon.

Non-IFRS financial information

Ubisoft now presents non-IFRS information in its earnings releases as Group Management considers that “Non-IFRS operating income” and “Non-IFRS net income” – which are measures that are not prepared strictly in accordance with IFRS – are relevant indicators of the Group’s operating and financial performance. Management uses them to run the Group’s business as they are the best reflection of its recurring performance and exclude the majority of non-operating and non-recurring items. “Non-IFRS operating income”, “Non-IFRS net income” and “Non-IFRS earnings per share” are comparable to the following three previously-used indicators: “Current operating income before stock-based compensation”, “Net Income before non-recurring items and stock-based compensation” and “Earnings per share before non-recurring items and stock-based compensation”. A reconciliation between the IFRS and non-IFRS measures is provided in the appendices to this press release.

Disclaimer

This statement may contain estimated financial data, information on future projects and transactions and future business results/performance. Such forward-looking data are provided for estimation purposes only. They are subject to market risks and uncertainties and may vary significantly compared with the actual results that will be published. The estimated financial data have been presented to the Board of Directors and have not been audited by the Statutory Auditors. (Additional information is specified in the most recent Ubisoft Registration Document filed on July 02, 2012 with the French Financial Markets Authority (l’Autorité des Marchés Financiers)).

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Yesterday, after two days of pitches and a half day of jury deliberations, Ubisoft Montréal finally announced which of the 12 prototypes will be the primary project for this year’s Summer School, taking place from May 1^st to June 21^st, 2013. In addition to the winning team, a minimum of two students per participating university will also be joining the Summer School, for a total of 36 students. 

Last year, seven Quebec universities took part in the Ubisoft Game Lab Competition. This year, twelve institutions from Quebec, Canada and the United-States were registered. “The mission of Academia is to create opportunities to inspire the creative leaders of tomorrow. The high quality of the projects presented this year is a testament to the next generation’s talent”, says Philippe Turp, Director of institutional relations and special projects at Ubisoft Montréal.  

Eight other prizes were awarded to the most outstanding team in the following categories:

• Best Design : Shine, presented by ÉTS
• Best Animation : Lacerta, presented by Centre NAD
• Best Art Direction : Shine, presented by ÉTS
• Best Technical Innovation : Quilby Ball, presented by Champlain College of Vermont
• Best Marketing Strategy : Euphoria Origins, presented by UOIT (University of Ontario – Institute of Technology)
• Best Creativity and Use of the Theme : Reveal, presented by University of Utah
• Best Presentation : Quilby Ball, presented by Champlain College of Vermont
• Jury’s Special Award : Duality, presented by McGill University

About Academia

Academia is a series of programs and activities created by Ubisoft Montréal whose mission is to encourage the next generation of digital media experts by introducing and educating young people from age 12 to 25 to the video games trades and production methods through learning activities.

Far Cry® 3 Blood Dragon

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon lets players get the girl, kill the bad guys and save the world in a VHS-era vision of the future!  As Sergeant Rex Colt, you are part man, part machine, all American.  You are a state-of-the art Mark IV cyber-commando on a mission...of vengeance.  You’re out to bring down your old commanding officer and his battalion of ruthless killer cyborgs and you’ll stop at nothing to get the job done.  Hollywood action icon Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens, and The Abyss), returns in this explosive 1980s style sci-fi vision of a dark future.  Turn off your VCR, plug in your video game cabinet, and get ready to experience all of the thrills of Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon, releasing May 1, 2013 as a stand-alone digital title. All PC pre-orders will receive a free copy of the soundtrack by Power Glove.  And yes, we do have Blood Dragons shooting lasers from their eyes! 

Flashback

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Flashback is back in 3D and HD.  Updated for the new millennium by its original creator and rendered in 3D by the power of the unreal engine, a new generation of players can now experience a game that helped define sci-fi Action/Adventure games. 

Conrad is back to save humanity from an invasion of alien Morphs set on absorbing our minds and incorporating our species!  Rolling and shooting, always ready for another fight, help Conrad save the world and his girlfriend.  You’ll find everything you always liked in this classic that set standards of the genre in the 90’s, and brought up to speed with the 21st century technology and expectations. 

Cloudberry Kingdom

Unhappily ever after?  That’s how it starts.  The Orb resurfaces and the classic characters return.  Kobbler with his mania, Princess with her endless boredom.  It’s only a matter of time before Bob, our hero, shows up to put order back to madness.  Three powers struggle for victory and the fate of Cloudberry Kingdom hangs in the balance.  What will become of the retired hero, Bob?  Will saving Princess one last time win her love?  Could true love stop Kobbler and the power of the Orb?  No, probably not.  But hey, it’s worth a shot. 

Welcome to Cloudberry Kingdom, the first ever platformer with fully randomly generated levels.  Every level is brand new and never seen before.  The difficulty level can match any need, from the casual to the hardcore. 

Developed by crowd-funded Pwnee Studios, Corp, Cloudberry Kingdom will be published and distributed by Ubisoft Entertainment, Summer 2013.    

Established in 1995, Related Designs is a highly accomplished studio known for creating the award-winning PC titles Anno 1701^TM, Anno 1404^TM, Anno 2070^® as well as real-time strategy games such as No Man´s Land and Castle Strike. As part of Ubisoft, Related Designs’ experienced 65-person staff will continue development of the browser-based free-to-play MMO game Might & Magic^® Heroes^® Online, and will work on future titles in partnership with Blue Byte, a Ubisoft studio.

“Bringing the talented teams from Related Designs into the fold at Ubisoft is a mutually beneficial evolution of the relationship that we’ve had with this great studio for the past six years,” said Odile Limpach, Managing Director at Ubisoft’s Blue Byte studio. “This extremely fruitful cooperation can now advance thanks to the joint teams of Blue Byte and Related Designs more easily sharing experiences and resources. Together we will continue developing awesome games, including Might and Magic Heroes Online, which we hope will become a leading free-to-play title for Ubisoft.”

“We’re happy to formally join Ubisoft,” said Thomas Pottkämper, Managing Director, Related Designs. “This move validates our longstanding partnership and provides our teams with additional resources to expand upon their great work.”

UBISOFT MONTRÉAL ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANCIS BAILLET AND CÉDRIC ORVOINE

Montréal, April 9, 2013 – Today, Ubisoft Montréal announced the appointment of Francis Baillet as Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Cédric Orvoine as Vice-President, Human Resources and Communications.

As Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, Francis will now dedicate his efforts to defining and monitoring our strategic investments, furthering our relations with government authorities as well as developing business partnerships with our institutional and corporate counterparts.       

Since 2007, Francis played a major role in the studio’s progression: the emphasis on talent development, the sustained hires that allowed the studio to grow by 65%, the creation of the daycare center and the health clinic are among his most notable achievements.   

“In a very competitive and rapidly evolving business environment, we must, more than ever, prioritise our investments and build the partnerships that will allow us to reach our long term objectives. Francis is fully aware of the industry’s challenges, and I am convinced that he will be very successful in fulfilling his new mandate.” said Yannis Mallat, CEO, Ubisoft Montréal and Toronto.

As for Cédric Orvoine, after the successful completion of his recent mandate as interim General Manager at the Toronto studio and after nine years of experience at Ubisoft, he is appointed as Vice-President, Human Resources and Communications.

« The development of talent, in the context of an industry shift, is one of the main pillars for our future successes. With Cedric’s several years of experience as the studio’s Communications Director, his understanding of the group’s strategic positioning, and the successful completion of his mandate as interim General Manager at the Toronto studio, I am convinced that he has the competencies and the personality to meet this new challenge.” mentioned Yannis Mallat.

SAN FRANCISCO — MARCH 8, 2013 — Today, Ubisoft^® announced its lineup for PAX East, including Assassin’s Creed^® IV Black Flag™, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell^® Blacklist™, Watch Dogs™ and a number of acclaimed digital, PC and iOS titles. Attendees can check out Ubisoft’s lineup at booths 824 and 836 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on March 22-24, 2013.

PAX East attendees that visit the Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag fully-enclosed theater will be treated to an exclusive look at the newest Assassin’s Creed world set during the Golden Age of Pirates.  Meet our new hero, the brash and brutal Edward Kenway, a pirate trained by assassins. Session attendees will also receive a special-edition Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag inflatable cutlass sword (while supplies last) and can take sharable pictures in a photo booth featuring our new hero.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to see a new demo of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, the next blockbuster title in the critically acclaimed Tom Clancy franchise. Special operative Sam Fisher is back and in control of the newly formed Fourth Echelon as he seeks to combat a group of terrorists behind “The Blacklist,” a series of escalating attacks on U.S. interests.

Never-before-seen Watch Dogs content will be unveiled in a closed theater presentation at the booth. All theater attendees will receive a PAX exclusive Watch Dogs lanyard (while supplies last). Players will assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a new type of vigilante who, with the help of his smartphone, will use his ability to hack into Chicago’s central operating system (ctOS) and control almost every element of the city. Aiden will be able to tap into the city’s omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control systems such as traffic lights or public transportation to stop a chase, and more. The city of Chicago is now the ultimate weapon.

Consumer Booths

PAX East attendees who visit Ubisoft’s booth can play some of this year’s most highly anticipated PC titles like ShootMania^® Storm, Might & Magic^® Heroes^® VI Shades of Darkness and Might & Magic® Duel of Champions Online Card Game, also available on iOS.

Additionally, attendees can experience hands on demos of Spartacus Legends™ playing favorite combat moments from the show or; live the epic journey of a ruthless bounty hunter with Call of Juarez^® Gunslinger on Microsoft Xbox Live® Arcade and Sony PlayStation Network^TM.

Pre-Order Incentives

Attendees can also take advantage of pre-order incentives for a few of Ubisoft’s biggest games at the show. Pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, Watch Dogs or ShootMania Storm include a free t-shirt onsite (while supplies last).

For exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes photos from PAX East throughout the event, please visit Ubisoft’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ubisoft) or follow Ubisoft’s Twitter account (twitter.com/Ubisoft).

In development for nearly two years, the game is being spearheaded by one of the veteran Assassin’s Creed teams in Ubisoft Montreal with support from Ubisoft studios in Annecy, Bucharest, Kiev, Quebec, Singapore and Sofia.  Assassin’s Creed^® IV Black Flag will be released on the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®;3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation^®4 from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Nintendo’s Wii U™ system, Windows PC and other next generation consoles. The game will be available on the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, and Nintendo’s Wii U™ system on October 29, 2013.

“With the new hero and new setting we are creating the boldest and most unique Assassin’s Creed game yet, while still respecting the pillars of the franchise that have made it such a fan favorite,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is based on a true, harsh and exciting part of a legendary era and will thrill longtime fans and newcomers alike.”

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates.

Gameplay in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is based upon the franchise’s proven tenets. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag features a vast open world with more than 50 navigable locations. Combat combines the weaponry of the Assassin’s Order with armaments of the era, and rewards both daring and stealth. And the series’ acclaimed multiplayer experience is more varied and ruthless than ever in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag.

Customers who purchase Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag on PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 can download 60 minutes of additional gameplay via the PlayStation Network after the game’s launch.

Customers who pre-order Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag at EB Games^® will receive a Limited Edition collectible poster (while supplies last) featuring artwork created by legendary, award-winning artist Todd McFarlane.

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag can be pre-ordered at Uplay shop by visiting: http://shop.ubi.com/AC4BF

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: assassinscreed.com and facebook.com/assassinscreed.

Located in a former denim factory built in 1903, Ubisoft Montreal’s Peck building will benefit from the significant improvement of its installations, aiming to allow employees to express their creativity anytime and anywhere. The mandate to complete the renovation work is estimated at two to three years.

The contest had two stages. First, an advisory committee invited eleven architecture and interior design firms to present a global vision for the redesign project. Five firms (Sid Lee Architecture, Jean de Lessard Designer, Atelier Pierre Thibault, Moureaux Hauspy Associés Designers, and Lemay) moved on to the next step and presented a detailed concept, including models of certain floors. Their presentation was evaluated based on identity and space appropriation, functionality and ergonomics, ecological and integration qualities, and finally, feasibility.

At the end of the auditions and deliberations, Lemay was declared the winning firm, notably for having placed the user at the center of the project. The efficiency of work spaces, the integration of furniture into the current architecture, the location of informal work zones and the strong identity of the project were determining factors in this decision.

“We are proud to have organized this contest in partnership with the Montreal Bureau du design and to now count on Lemay to deliver the important mandate of revising Ubisoft Montreal’s interior workspaces. Their concept is very much in line with the studio's culture and offers many possibilities in terms of flexibility, versatility, and space appropriation”, declared Yannis Mallat Ubisoft Montréal and Toronto Chief Executive Officer.

“I acknowledge Ubisoft’s initiative to offer employees an inspiring working environment and to choose design as a driver for creativity and competitiveness. Also, calling on the expertise and talent of city professionals to develop a design competition clearly strengthens Montréal’s status as a UNESCO City of Design. These actions are to be applauded,” said Élaine Ayotte, member of the Montréal Executive Committee responsible for culture, heritage and design.

It is possible to look at the models presented by the winner and the finalists on the Montreal UNESCO City of Design website.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2010–11 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.039 billion euros. To learn more, please visit http://www.ubisoftgroup.com.

About Montréal, UNESCO City of Design

The Bureau du design for the Ville de Montréal is accompanying the Borough of Saint-Laurent in the development and implementation of this design competition. Such competitions are among the many commitments taken on by the city and the partners in the 2007-2017 Action Plan – Montréal, Cultural Metropolis that primarily strives to promote excellence in design and architecture by increasing access to contests and contributing to the affirmation of Montréal as a UNESCO City of Design.

Tout comme les autres volets d’Academia (Camp de base, Camp d’immersion, Concours universitaire et École d’été), le projet pilote du Campus Academia est une activité d’initiation aux métiers et aux processus de l’industrie du jeu vidéo et des médias numériques. Toutefois, il implique pour la toute première fois la collaboration d’étudiants de trois niveaux scolaires distincts, soit le secondaire, le collégial et l’universitaire qui travailleront au développement d’un projet commun.

Le projet pilote du Campus Academia se déroule jusqu’au 19 avril et implique 20 étudiants qui travaillent à la conception d’une application tablette à partir d’outils et de processus utilisés en jeu vidéo. Tout au long du processus, ils profitent de sessions de formation et d’accompagnement par des professionnels d'Ubisoft Montréal et par des étudiants et un professeur de l’Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT).

Selon Ugo Cavenaghi, directeur général du Collège Sainte-Anne : « Ce partenariat avec le leader mondial en création numérique vise le développement d’une synergie entre les deux organisations. Nous voulons faire du Collège Sainte-Anne l’un des lieux phares pour la tenue des activités d’Academia. Ce rapprochement est d’autant plus naturel que des valeurs telles la créativité, l’innovation et l’audace nous unissent ».

Pour sa part, Philippe Turp, directeur des relations institutionnelles et des projets spéciaux à Ubisoft Montréal, affirme : « L’entente établie entre le Collège Sainte-Anne, l’UQAT et Ubisoft Montréal, dans le cadre du projet-pilote du Campus Academia, permettra de doter les médias numériques d’une nouvelle génération de créateurs ».

Par ailleurs, le Collège Sainte-Anne offrira également les volets réguliers d’Academia destinés aux élèves du secondaire et du collégial, soit le Camp de base Ubisoft, pour les 12-15 ans, dès la semaine de relâche, puis le Camp d’immersion Ubisoft, du 8 au 26 juillet, pour les 15-18 ans.

À propos du Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine

Riche de 150 ans d'histoire, le Collège Sainte-Anne allie tradition et avant-gardisme en plaçant l'élève au cœur de toutes préoccupations - l'objectif premier visant à favoriser son développement intégral en tenant compte du contexte actuel et de celui dans lequel il évoluera demain. C'est pourquoi sa pédagogie audacieuse et novatrice se reflète à la fois dans l'encadrement des élèves, son réseau d'écoles partenaires dans le monde, ses programmes particuliers (DéfiMonde, DéfiSports, Académie Sport et Art Élite, Concentrations danse et musique) et son projet i-classe (des cours sont offerts en ligne, les classes ont Internet et les élèves, un ultraportable).

À propos d’Academia

Initiative d’Ubisoft Montréal, Academia est un regroupement de programmes et d’activités qui a pour mission d’encourager la relève dans le domaine des médias numériques. Les programmes exposent les 12-25 ans aux métiers et aux méthodes de production de jeux vidéo par le biais d’activités d’apprentissage ciblées selon le groupe d’âge et le niveau d’études des participants.

NEW YORK — February 20, 2013 — Today, following the announcement of the PlayStation^®4 from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE), Ubisoft^® revealedthat its highly anticipated open world action-adventure game, Watch_Dogs™, will be available for the launch of the new system.

As demonstrated onstage today at PlayStation Meeting 2013, Watch_Dogs’ ambitious scope illustrates that Ubisoft is once again at the forefront of new technologies, giving freedom to development teams to create unprecedented entertainment experiences. Development of Watch_Dogs is being led by Ubisoft Montreal, with support from Ubisoft’s Bucharest, Paris, Quebec and Reflections studios. Receiving more than 83 awards and nominations at E3 2012 where it was first announced, Watch_Dogs blends cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated game design into a realistic, living open world.

In Watch_Dogs, players will experience the realities of living in our fully connected society, where individuals and corporations are at risk of exposure by our ever-increasing reliance on networks and technology.

Players will assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a new type of vigilante who, with the help of his smartphone, will use his ability to hack into Chicago’s central operating system (ctOS) and control almost every element of the city. Aiden will be able to tap into the city’s omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control systems such as traffic lights or public transportation to stop a chase, and more. The city of Chicago is now the ultimate weapon.

“Ubisoft has a strong history of supporting new technologies with unique and creative offerings,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer, Ubisoft. “The power and capability of the PS4 allows the Watch_Dogs team to further push the boundaries of what was previously thought possible in interactive entertainment.”

Watch_Dogs will be available on PS4 at launch, along with its release on the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Wii U™ system from Nintendo and Windows PC.

Stay connected to Watch_Dogs by visiting the official website: http://www.watchdogsgame.com, Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/watchdogsgame and Twitter account: http://twitter.com/watchdogsgame.

In the first episode of The Tyranny of King Washington, our hero, Ratonhnhaké:ton, awakens from an unsettling dream to find, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly founded United States of America, that a new king has been crowned: George Washington. The Infamy takes gamers through the beginning of the journey to dethrone this new king.

Assassin’s Creed III The Tyranny of King Washington continues in two more episodes: The Betrayal and The Redemption, releasing March 19 and April 23, respectively.

Each episode of The Tyranny of King Washington can be purchased individually for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $9.99.

The three episodes of The Tyranny of King Washington are available through the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass, which is available for purchase for 2400 Microsoft Points via the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network for Xbox 360, or $29.99 on PlayStation®Network and Windows PC. The Season Pass will include the Tyranny of King Washington campaign and the previously released Hidden Secrets and Battled Hardened packs.

All Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content packs will also be available through the Nintendo eShop on the Wii UTM system from Nintendo.

Assassin’s Creed III is now available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii U. For Windows PC gamers, the Assassin’s Creed III Deluxe Edition is available as a digital download and includes all future downloadable content.

© 2013 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Nintendo trademarks and copyrights are properties of Nintendo

“Ubisoft is committed to continually improving Uplay and making it the most rewarding set of services available to our customers,” said Chris Early, Vice President of Digital Publishing at Ubisoft. “Adding excellent titles from EA, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and many other top developers to Uplay shop means that players now have more choice in where and how they purchase games online,”

To encourage customers to try the expanded Uplay shop, Ubisoft is offering a free digital copy of Driver® San Francisco Deluxe Edition, From Dust, Might & Magic® Heroes® VI Deluxe Edition, Rayman® Origins, The Settlers 7™ Gold Edition or World in Conflict®: Complete Edition, with the purchase of any game priced €19.90 or higher (excluding pre-orders) [EMEA]/PC digital game priced $19.90 or higher [NCSA], from today through March 4.  In addition, Uplay members can redeem all Assassin’s Creed® 3 and Far Cry® 3 Uplay rewards for free during the promotion.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing EA titles to Uplay and Ubisoft titles to Origin – the more choice for consumers, the better in today’s gaming world,” said Michael Blank, Vice President of Production for Origin™ at EA. “Offering games like Dead Space 3, Need for Speed Most Wanted and more on Uplay is a great opportunity to reach even more PC gamers worldwide.”

Among the numerous third-party games that will be available through Uplay shop players will be able to download Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers (bitComposer), Arma 2: Complete Collection (Bohemia Interactive), Batman: Arkham City™ Game of the Year Edition  (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment), Chivalry (Torn Banner Studios), Crusader Kings II (Paradox Interactive), Crysis® 3 (EA), Endless Space (Iceberg Interactive), King's Bounty: Warriors of the North (1C Company), Orcs Must Die 2 (Robot Entertainment), Rochard® (Recoil Games), The Book of Unwritten Tales (Nordic Games), The Walking Dead© (Telltale Games) and To The Moon (Freebird Games).

Pre-orders for titles like EA’s SimCity™ Limited Edition are also available. In addition, Ubisoft announced that it is now selling its games through EA’s Origin digital download service, including Assassins Creed III and Far Cry 3.  For more information, please visit www.origin.com.

Uplay offers 50M members across PC, console and mobile platforms a rich set of services including a friends list and messaging, cloud saves, achievements, social challenges and more. Using their Uplay identity, gamers have access to a unique program which rewards them with exclusive content and events for their loyalty across any Ubisoft game, and on any platform.

McFarlane Toys’ Assassin's Creed series 1 will consist of seven figures including the fan favorite characters of Connor and Haytham Kenway. Connor will come as two action figures – one in his Assassin’s Creed® III traditional Assassins garb and the second, as Ratonhnhaké:ton in the upcoming “Tyranny of King George” storyline. Each figure will be sculpted in the hyper-detail the award-winning McFarlane is known for with collectors and fans.

The Assassin Creed figure line of figures will stand approximately six inches tall, include an average of 25 points of articulation, and will come with a unique code that unlocks exclusive Assassin's Creed video game content!

McFarlane Toys will be displaying a first look of the upcoming Assassin's Creed action figureprototypes at the International Toy Fair show, February 10-13, booth #4921.

Assassin's Creed has grown to become Ubisoft’s fastest-selling IP of the current console generation. Initially launched in 2007, the first four Assassin's Creed games have sold more than 40 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. The fifth game, Assassin's Creed III, launched in October 2012, and is now the fastest-selling game in the company's history, with total sell-through topping the 7 million mark worldwide just one month after its release.

Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin's Creed transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences including comic books, Facebook games, novels, short films and more. 

Todd McFarlane, CEO and founder of McFarlane Toys, said, “I'm always excited to work with a premiere entertainment company like Ubisoft. Their world-class studios have created some of the most compelling video games in recent memory. The Assassin's Creed series is a huge hit with gamers, and continues to grow in popularity. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to create high-quality collectibles based on their games, and to bring them to a wide audience at a reasonable price.”

Todd explains, “We're always looking to raise the bar with our figures, and Ubisoft has been a great partner to help make that happen. These will be the first McFarlane Toys to include integration with the game itself. Our Assassin's Creed figures will include codes that unlock unique content in game – things like new weapons, clothing colors, or other customization options. Features like this reward the hardcore fans who buy the figures, and give collectors some added value.”

“McFarlane Toys is renowned for their creativity, authenticity and incredibly detailed action figures,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Ubisoft. “We’re excited to partner with Todd to bring the colorful characters in the Assassin’s Creed universe as action figures to consumers.”

McFarlane Toys' Assassin's Creed action figures will retail for $14.99-$16.99 and will be available at major mass and specialty retailers in the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand.

In the first episode of the Tyranny of King Washington series, our hero, Ratonhnhaké:ton, awakens from an unsettling dream to find that, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly-founded United States of America, a new king has been crowned – George Washington. The Infamy will take gamers through the beginning of the journey to dethrone King Washington.

The three upcoming episodes of the Tyranny of King Washington are available through the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass, which is available for purchase for 2400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $29.99 on the PlayStation® Network and Windows PC. The first episode, The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy, can be purchased as a single DLC pack for 800 Microsoft points or $9.99.

Following The Infamy, The Tyranny of King Washington will continue in two additional content packs that let gamers experience an alternate history of the events following the American Revolution.

All Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content packs will also be available on the Wii UTM.

Assassin’s Creed III is now available on PlayStation^®3, Xbox 360^® and the Nintendo Wii UTM. For Windows PC gamers, the Assassin’s Creed III Deluxe Edition is available as a digital download and includes all future downloadable content.

About Assassin’s Creed

Initially launched in 2007, the first four Assassin’s Creed games have sold more than 40 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences including comic books, Facebook games, novels, short films and more.

Far Cry 3 is now available at retail outlets everywhere.

For more information on Far Cry 3, please follow the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/farcry, or visit www.farcrygame.com

About Far Cry 3

Far beyond the limits of civilization lies an island, a lawless place ruled by violence and human suffering, where your only escape is through drugs or the muzzle of a gun. This is where you find yourself, stranded in a place that has forgotten right from wrong, a place where you must live by the principles of violence to survive. Discover the island’s bloody secrets and take the fight to the enemy; improvise and use your environment to your advantage; and outwit its roster of ruthless, deranged inhabitants. Beware the beauty and mystery of this island of insanity. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive.

With this Far Cry 3 mobile app for Multiplayer and Co-op, players can decode the encrypted data found during game sessions to earn advanced Weapon mods and customize their Loadouts on the go. Far Cry outpost also allows players to track their progress through the daily and weekly challenges, check out their stats and compare with their friends, and keep track of the maps created via the in game map editor.

Detailed features:

- Decode the encrypted data you find in game to unlock advanced Weapon Mods and earn bonus XP. Don’t wait until you’re playing the game to start decoding. Instead, decode on the go! Once you unlock a Weapon Mod, you can accept it, give it to one of your friends or sell it for more XP straight from your phone.

- View and customize your Loadouts so that you’re ready to play once you’re back in the game.

- Keep track of your progress through the Daily and Weekly Challenges. Completing these Challenges will earn you XP.

- Check out your personal stats and the stats of your friends, including time played, level, top weapons, awards and more.

- Keep track of the maps you’ve made in the Map Editor. You can follow the current Tier placements and how many people have liked or favorited your maps.

For more information about Far Cry 3, please visit: http://far-cry.ubi.com/far-cry-3/en-gb/home/index.aspx

About Far Cry 3

Far beyond the limits of civilization lies an island, a lawless place ruled by violence and human suffering, where your only escape is through drugs or the muzzle of a gun. This is where you find yourself, stranded in a place that has forgotten right from wrong, a place where you must live by the principles of violence to survive. Discover the island’s bloody secrets and take the fight to the enemy; improvise and use your environment to your advantage; and outwit its roster of ruthless, deranged inhabitants. Beware the beauty and mystery of this island of insanity. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive.

About Ubisoft

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 offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2010-11 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1.039 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2012 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, the Ubisoft logo, Ubisoft Massive, and the Ubisoft Massive logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek’s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli. Powered by Crytek’s technology “CryEngine”.

KINECT, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.

“PlayStation” and “PS3” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Développé par Ubisoft Montréal, The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot propose une jouabillité unique : Les joueurs doivent bâtir leur propre château et le personnaliser en y ajoutant des pièges, salles et autres monstres, et ainsi empêcher leurs cupides voisins de piller leurs richesses. Mais ils pourront évidemment aussi choisir un héros, l’équiper en armes et en sorts pour partir à l’assaut des châteaux de leurs adversaires. The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot est totalement gratuit mais les joueurs auront l’opportunité d’accélérer leur progression et de personnaliser leur expérience en achetant des objets dans le jeu.

Pour jouer au jeu The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, une seule adresse: https://www.themightyquest.com/fr

Les pages officielles Facebook et Twitter proposent régulièrement des activités permettant de gagner des clés pour la version Alpha du jeu.

À propos d'Ubisoft

Ubisoft figure parmi les leaders en production, édition et distribution de jeux interactifs dans le monde. Le groupe a connu une croissance considérable grâce à un catalogue de produits fort et diversifié ainsi que des partenariats fructueux. Les équipes d’Ubisoft sont réparties dans 29 pays et distribuent des jeux dans plus de 55 pays à travers le monde. Le groupe s'engage à fournir au public des jeux vidéo innovants et d'excellente qualité. Pour l'exercice 2011-12, le CA d’Ubisoft s’est élevé à 1 061 millions d'euros. Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

Fans have wasted no time exploring the game’s open world, and getting involved in the action-packed story. In solo missions alone, players have accumulated more than 82 centuries of gaming time and committed more than 3 billion assassinations. The deadly action continues in the multiplayer, where more than twice as many players have joined the multiplayer mode compared to Assassin’s Creed^® Revelations. To date, more than 250 million assassinations have been performed in more than 5 billion multiplayer sessions.

“The reception for Assassin’s Creed 3 has been exceptional, and this success has positioned the game among the best sellers of the 2012 holiday season” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales & marketing, Ubisoft. “We knew we had something special on our hands when Assassin’s Creed 3 was launched, and we’re really excited and proud to see how much fans are enjoying the latest installment in the franchise.”

About Ubisoft

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 offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2011-12 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of € 1.061 billion. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com

© 2012 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Paris — December 6, 2012 —Today, Ubisoft^® and New Regency announced that they are partnering on the forthcoming Tom Clancy’s™ Splinter Cell^® film.

Ubisoft Motion Pictures, the film and television division of Ubisoft, will develop the Splinter Cell movie in close collaboration with New Regency. Ubisoft also recently announced it attached award-winning actor Tom Hardy and up-and-coming screenwriter Eric Warren Singer (“The International”) to the film. 

“With actor Tom Hardy attached and screenwriter Eric Warren Singer to write the script, Ubisoft Motion Pictures will lead the development with the support of New Regency to bring the franchise to the big screen in a dynamic way,” said Jean-Julien Baronnet, chief executive officer, Ubisoft Motion Pictures. “For Ubisoft Motion Pictures, creative control is key and New Regency shares our commitment to respecting the creative freedom of our team. Their ability to produce both blockbusters and intriguing indie hits is an ideal fit for the Splinter Cell franchise.”

“We could not be happier to be teaming up with our friends at Ubisoft Motion Pictures on yet another truly iconic title. With a movie star like Tom Hardy in place and a gifted writer such as Eric Warren Singer penning the screenplay, we know the fans will not be let down,” said New Regency CEO and President, Brad Weston.

This deal is separate from but builds upon the recent partnership between Ubisoft and New Regency to develop the Assassin’s Creed^® film. 

Tom Clancy’s™ Splinter Cell^® is an award-winning stealth action video game series that has sold more than 23 million copies since its debut in 2002.  Splinter Cell follows protagonist Sam Fisher, a highly-trained special operative in a fictional black-ops sub-division, “Echelon”.  Sam Fisher and the agents of Echelon utilize combat skills, weapons and cutting-edge gadgets to neutralize international terrorist threats and rogue forces in modern, realistic stories ripped from the headlines.  Development for the next installment, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell^® Blacklist™, is being led by the Ubisoft Toronto studio, and the game is set for release in Spring 2013.

Ubisoft Motion Pictures was created in January 2011 to expand the audience of Ubisoft’s successful video game brands by bringing them to film, television and Web series. In addition to the Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell film, the studio is also partnering with New Regency on the upcoming film based on the Assassin’s Creed franchise, and is in production on the Rabbids TV series, a collection of 78 seven-minute CGI episodes based on the insane stars of the video game franchise of the same name, in partnership with France Televisions and Nickelodeon.

©2012 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy, Splinter Cell, Rabbids, Assassin’s Creed, Sam Fisher, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

MONTRÉAL — December 4, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft announces the first downloadable content pack Assassin’s Creed III, The Hidden Secrets, is now available for Season Pass holders for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC. The Hidden Secrets Pack will be available for everyone else on December 11 via the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Network and for Windows PC. The Hidden Secrets Pack will release for the Wii U™ system from Nintendo at a later date.

The Hidden Secrets Pack for Assassin’s Creed III adds three extra missions – the Lost Mayan Ruins, the Ghost of War, and a Dangerous Secret – for an additional hour of gameplay, taking gamers from lost Mayan ruins to the high seas. Every successful mission is rewarded with in-game weapons. Gamers will also receive:

• Two single-player costumes including the fabled Captain of the Aquila uniform and the traditional Colonial Assassin outfit
• Two multiplayer characters including the fearsome Redcoat and the deadly Sharpshooter

The Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass grants access to all five upcoming downloadable content packs including The Hidden Secrets to gamers owning the original game.  The Season Pass provides more than 25% savings versus purchasing the DLC separately.

Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass is now available for purchase for 2400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $29.99 on the PlayStation Network.

Future Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content will feature “The Tyranny of King Washington,” an all-new single-player campaign told through three episodic content packs that lets gamers experience an alternate history of the events following the American Revolution.

It’s 1783 and the American Revolution is over, but the true battle is just beginning. Blinded by a thirst for unlimited power, George Washington has declared himself King. Now, our new hero Ratohnhaké:ton must dethrone the tyrant and return freedom to the land.

In addition to this all-new single player experience, Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content will feature new maps and characters for an even more expansive multiplayer experience in the upcoming “The Battle Hardened” pack.

Assassin’s Creed III is now available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U. For Windows PC gamers, the Assassin’s Creed III Deluxe Edition is available as a digital download and includes all future downloadable content.

Far Cry 3 has received critical acclaim by reviewers and is currently the highest rated shooter of the year*. In Far Cry 3, players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, a man alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island. In this savage paradise where lawlessness and violence are the only sure thing, players dictate how the story unfolds, from the battles they choose to fight to the allies or enemies they make along the way. As Jason Brody, players will slash, sneak, detonate and shoot their way across the island in a world that has lost all sense of right and wrong.

All editions of Far Cry 3 are now available for purchase on the Uplay Shop, at retail outlets throughout North America, and is also available digitally on the Sony PlayStation^®Network. 

As with every Uplay enabled game, players on all platforms will be able to earn Uplay Units by completing actions in-game and redeem exclusive rewards with those Units.  For the complete list of Far Cry 3 Uplay rewards, please visit: http://www.uplay.com

Far Cry 3 is also the first game to use the new Uplay PC Party System.  With the Party System, Windows PC players can create a party by inviting their Uplay friends to team up to take on any multiplayer challenge.  With the integrated Uplay Friends interface, they can also find new friends and communicate in-game during the multiplayer session.

In January 2013, the Far Cry 3: High Tides downloadable co-op pack will be made available for free on the Sony PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.  This exclusive DLC will contain two new story chapters with four to five missions each and four character skins. 

The co-op story is far from over.  Hoyt’s privateers have ambushed the four survivors and taken them hostage.  It’s up to you and your friends to escape and underground prison and find a way off this island of insanity.

Far beyond the limits of civilization lies an island, a lawless place ruled by violence and human suffering, where your only escape is through drugs or the muzzle of a gun.  This is where you find yourself, stranded in a place that has forgotten right from wrong, a place where you must live by the principles of violence to survive. 

For more information about Far Cry 3, please visit: http://far-cry.ubi.com/far-cry-3/en-gb/home/index.aspx

• Atelier Pierre Thibault avec la collaboration d’Architectures David Tajchman
• Jean de Lessard Designer Créatif et Vad Associés Designers en collaboration avec Héloïse Thibodeau Architecte, Zone Signature et Upperkut
• Lemay
• Moureaux Hauspy Associés Designers et Provencher Roy Associés Architectes en collaboration avec TP1
• Sid Lee Architecture

The Contest

For Ubisoft, this contest aims to increase the motivation and the creativity level of its employees, to retain its current workers and attract new talent. It is also the opportunity to encourage Montreal’s UNESCO City of Design designation and the excellence of local experts.

Type of contest

This contest is by invitation only, and has two phases.
During the first phase of the contest, an advisory committee met with eight firms, which presented their teams and their vision for the project. At the end of the process, five finalists were selected. The advisory committee was formed of:

• Georges Adamczyk, Full Professor, School of Architecture, Université de Montréal
• Ginette Gadoury, Co-President, PID Agency
• Jean Gauvin, Creative Director, UBIK, Ubisoft
• Martin Houle, Architect, Director and Founder of Kollectif.net
• Jessica Rivière Gomez, Interior Designer, Director and Cofounder, Index-Design
• Sandra Schmitke, Interior Designer, Ubisoft
• Natalie Vinette, Executive Assistant, Office of Yannis Mallat, Ubisoft

Jury

At the second stage, the five finalists’ proposals will be evaluated by the following jury, chaired by Matali Crasset:

• Sakchin Bessette,Founder and Director of Creation, Moment Factory
• Stéphane Cardin, Producer, Ubisoft
• Matali Crasset, Designer, Matali Crasset Productions
• Benoit Dupuis, Architect-Designer Consultant 
• Anne Gibeault, Associate Producer, Far Cry 3, Ubisoft 
• Jean Guesdon, Creative Director of the Assassin’s Creed brand, Ubisoft 
• Yannis Mallat, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ubisoft Montréal and Toronto

The proposals will be judged in January 2013, taking into account the strength of their identity characteristics and potential for spatial appropriation; functionality, ergonomics, and formal and environmental qualities.

Le site a été créé afin de devenir la référence principale sur le web à propos du plus gros studio d’Ubisoft, tout en en reflétant sa créativité.

À travers des pages qui détaillent la vie chez Ubisoft Montréal, l’historique du studio ou encore ses marques vedettes, l’utilisateur est plongé dans l’univers de l’entreprise et y vit une expérience engageante. Chaque passage de la souris dévoile un nouveau contenu ou un nouvel effet visuel. L’intégration poussée des médias sociaux assure également une vitrine sur les conversations entourant les marques et les artisans du studio. Notons par ailleurs que l’un des principaux objectifs du site est le recrutement de talents de l’industrie du jeu vidéo et que la section « Carrière » permet de contacter directement les recruteurs.

L’utilisateur parcourt donc un site web visuel et engageant, à l’image d’un jeu vidéo!

À propos d’Écorce atelier créatif

Écorce atelier créatif est un partenaire de marque. L’entreprise accompagne les marques en les aidant à interagir avec leur cible et à davantage rayonner dans leur industrie. Que ce soit à travers la conception d’identité visuelle, l’élaboration de stratégies interactives, la publicité ou le design graphique, Écorce s’assure de toujours livrer un produit créatif hautement stratégique.

Sur le Web : www.ecorce.ca

SAN FRANCISCO — October 22, 2012 —Today, Ubisoft® and New Regency announced that they are partnering on the forthcoming Assassin’s Creed® film.

Ubisoft Motion Pictures, the film and television division of Ubisoft, will develop the Assassin’s Creed film in close collaboration with New Regency. The development of a screenplay is beginning immediately and the project is being fast tracked as the creative pieces come together, while allowing Ubisoft to maintain control of key elements of the movie’s creative direction. Financial terms of the deal are not being disclosed.

“Ubisoft chose to partner with New Regency because they are a talent- and filmmaker-driven company, with the same independent and creative mindset that we have at Ubisoft Motion Pictures,” said Jean-Julien Baronnet, chief executive officer, Ubisoft Motion Pictures. “Bringing aboard New Regency’s renowned production and distribution expertise while maintaining our own creative and financial flexibility ensures that Assassin’s Creed will be a high-quality film that respects the lore and fans of the video game franchise.”

The partnership with New Regency comes hot on the heels of Ubisoft Motion Pictures attaching distinguished actor Michael Fassbender to the Assassin’s Creed film.

“We wanted to do everything we could to secure the rights to Assassin's Creed, which Ubisoft has maintained with such care and quality over the years,” said Brad Weston, president and chief executive officer, New Regency. "Having just finished working with Michael on Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave (with Plan B) made the partnership even more irresistible."

Ubisoft Motion Pictures was created in January 2011 to expand the audience of Ubisoft’s successful video game brands by bringing them to film, television and Web series.
In addition to the Assassin’s Creed movie, the studio also is in production on the Rabbids TV series, a collection of 78 seven-minute CGI episodes based on the insane, hilarious and silly stars of the video game franchise of the same name, in partnership with France Televisions and Nickelodeon. Ubisoft Motion Pictures also has two additional feature-length films in development based on the Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon video game franchises.

“15 years ago, Montréal greeted Ubisoft with open arms. As we grew, it became natural for the studio to create and seize opportunities to give back to Montrealers and Quebecers. If the contribution from three important video game studios can encourage more youths to visit Montréal’s Libraries and Grande Bibliothèque, we will have shown that our industry can work together to increase Montréalers' access to cultural assets,” expressed Yannis Mallat, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ubisoft Montréal and Toronto, at the press conference. Lectures The agreement with the BAnQ also provides for educational lectures presented by Ubisoft employees, who will share certain technical and artistic aspects of their jobs to encourage youths' interest in career opportunities in the video game industry. Today, Montréal is a hub for several cultural and artistic sectors, including video games. "This commitment is yet one more way for us to thank those who contributed, directly and indirectly, to Ubisoft Montréal's success as an industry leader over the past 15 years, and continue to educate youth on various aspects of a career in video games," added Mr. Mallat.

About Ubisoft Montréal

Ubisoft Montréal was founded in 1997 and is one of the largest video game development studios in the world today. With the expertise of over 2,100 employees, the studio is a leader in the Montréal industry, having created more than seventy games for leading industry brands, such as Tom Clancy's SplinterCell®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six®, Far Cry™, Assassins' Creed™, Just Dance, Your Shape™: Fitness Evolved and Prince of Persia®. A partner in several up-and-coming cultural events, Ubisoft Montréal contributes to technical creative development in the Montréal community. For more information, please visit montreal.ubisoft.com.

• Videogame Base Camp: over one week, students, aged 12 to 15 years old, familiarize themselves with the principles governing the production process of a video game by developing a board game. Following a creative workshop and conferences, participants will work in teams and use Toon Boom’s technology under the supervision of professionals in the digital arts.

• Ubisoft Immersion Camp: 15 to 18 year old students will attend a two-week summer school during which they will design a mini video game while mastering industry tools and techniques. Participants will be encouraged to exercise their creativity, develop a team spirit and practice open dialogue through workshops and sports and outdoor activities.

• Game Lab: in partnership with Autodesk and chaired by a jury consisting of Ubisoft employees and an Autodesk employee, the Game Lab allows student teams to create a game prototype using professional industry tools. Teams will deliver a design document that describes the concept of the game and a playable demo representative of the final game. The winners of the 2012 group will be announced on April 19 during an official ceremony.

• Ubisoft Summer School: winners of the game Lab will be placed in actual production conditions in a paid internship. Selected candidates will follow the production process to develop a game based on the winning prototype: mandate, design, pre-production, production and delivery. Starting today, youths who meet certain criteria may enrol in the Ubisoft Immersion Camp in Montreal or Sherbrooke. Information on how to register is available at the following address: www.immersionubisoft.com.

Please note that Academia training and activities are complementary to secondary school and college programs, except the Ubisoft University Contest which is credited by participating universities. Ubisoft Montreal is proud to partner with the following companies and organizations to implement the programs under the Academia brand: Centre NAD, Séminaire de Sherbrooke, CyberCap, Toon Boom Animation inc., Autodesk, Unity Technologies, the Regional Conference of Elected officers (RCE) of Montreal and universities participating in the 2012 Ubisoft University Contest: McGill University, Concordia University, Université du Québec in Chicoutimi, Université du Québec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Université Laval, HEC Montréal, École de Technologie supérieure and the Centre NAD.

About Ubisoft Montreal

Founded in 1997, Ubisoft Montreal is now one of the most important game development studios in the world. With the expertise of over 2100 employees, the studio acts as a leader in the Montreal gaming industry and has developed close to 70 games from internationally-renowned franchises such as Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, Far Cry™, Assassin’s Creed™, Just Dance, Your Shape™: Fitness Evolved and Prince of Persia®. Ubisoft partners with several emergent cultural initiatives and actively participates in the development of a techno-creative community in Montreal.

Montreal, CANADA – March 15, 2011 – Chief Executive Officer of Ubisoft Montreal and Toronto Yannis Mallat announced, during his speech at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal today, the creation of a research chair on artificial intelligence named NSERC-Ubisoft Industrial Chair on Learning Representations for Immersive Video Games. Ubisoft Montreal will invest $200 000 each year for five years into this partnership.

The NSERC-Ubisoft Industrial Chair on Learning Representations for Immersive Video Games Mr. Yoshua Bengio, Chairholder and Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operational Research at Université de Montréal, will supervise research activities alongside Mr. Yves Jacquier, Executive Director of Ubisoft Montreal’s Production services studios. About 30 students and researchers will work within Ubisoft production teams to bring together video game engineers and developers’ know-how with the research methods of professors and students at Université de Montréal. These two teams are already working on projects which have proven the relevance of combining academic work with practical applications.

“Today, players expect personalized experiences, adapted to their gaming style and level of experience. The combination of academic and practical knowledge will accelerate our efforts to develop high-level, interactive, dynamic, and adaptable content, Yves Jacquier says. Players will benefit from the research results as early as 2012 on games from Ubisoft’s greatest brands.” Algorithms and productivity The research, whose main goal is to further develop learning algorithms known as deep algorithms, should result in significant advancements in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. “Our teams of professors and students have been collaborating for more than two years to advance research on data treatment for the creation of learning algorithms that modify in-game experience”, Professor and Chairholder Yoshua Bengio says.

“The amount of technological data to process is always increasing and becoming harder for developers to deal with. Research work will not only help the quality and adaptation of content, but also the efficiency and productivity of developers responsible for the creation of the content.” By analyzing data on the player’s in-game behavior, it will be possible, for instance, to offer him or her a new dimension of interactivity with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The AI will “learn” from the data and “adapt” the content of the games and the recommendations made to the player in accordance with his or her behavior. "NSERC makes Canada a country of discoverers and innovators," said NSERC President Dr. Suzanne Fortier. "Dr. Bengio is a world renowned leader in the field of machine learning.

The second term of the Chair is focussed on applying advancements in this area to develop leading-edge technology for the video game industry. This research program will help us maintain our technological edge in the multi-billion dollar gaming industry, which holds a particularly large place in Canada's economy, thanks in part to Ubisoft Montreal."

The chair will focus on three activities:

• The collection of data for the creation of an improved, immersive experience customized in real-time, thanks to the generation of varied automated elements with the adaptable AI;
• The development of techniques to better equip artists and 3D animators in the creation of high-quality, immersive environments, namely the displaying of rich and flowing video content that takes into account the limitations of game consoles;
• The sharing of knowledge, experience and tools between academics and technologists, in order to stimulate creativity and innovation with the purpose of increasing the productivity of production teams.

Guy Breton, Université de Montréal Rector, says this partnership will further enhance research already conducted on campus: “By investing in the knowledge and talent development, Ubisoft and the NSERCC support our community’s unique scientific vitality and creativity.” During his speech, Yannis Mallat said: “The creation of the chair is in line with partnerships between Ubisoft and Quebec educational institutions, for the advancement of the science behind the development of high-level interactive entertainment products.Indeed, Ubisoft hopes to help maintain Montreal’s status as a reference in video game production and R&D by actively participating in the development of a techno-creative community invested in innovative projects.”

About Ubisoft
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 offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2009-10 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of € 871 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

About the Université de Montréal
The Université de Montréal, together with its two affiliated schools, HEC Montréal and École Polytechnique, constitutes the largest centre of higher education and research in Québec, the second largest in Canada, and one of the major centres in North America. It brings together 2,500 professors and researchers, accommodates more than 60,000 students and awards about 11,000 diplomas each year. www.umontreal.ca

About the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
NSERC is a federal agency that helps make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for all Canadians. The agency supports some 30,000 postsecondary students and postdoctoral fellows in their advanced studies. NSERC promotes discovery by funding more than 12,000 professors every year and fosters innovation by encouraging more than 1,500 Canadian companies to participate and invest in postsecondary research projects.

This year’s E3 also marks the start of Ubisoft’s 25th anniversary celebration; the company is celebrating this milestone by delivering its strongest and most diverse brand portfolio to date, with titles spanning all major genres and platforms, including a variety of action adventure and shooter titles, fitness games, online titles and casual games to play with the family. “Ubisoft has been delivering top-notch entertainment for 25 years, and we’re incredibly grateful for all of our fans,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “We plan for the upcoming years to be just as exciting and full of innovation, and the wide range of creative, fun and unique titles we’re demonstrating at E3 illustrate the stellar talent of our development teams and Ubisoft’s ongoing investment in delivering entertaining and innovative products to consumers.”

Already known for its growing collection of blockbuster brands, Ubisoft’s E3 line-up features high definition titles that set the bar for gaming creativity and quality, including: Assassin’s Creed® Revelations, Call of Juarez®: The Cartel, Driver® San Francisco, Rayman Origins and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Future Soldier. Online Ubisoft is entering the online games market in earnest, giving customers continuous connections to their favorite games whenever and wherever they want. By offering innovative new online titles, Ubisoft is using this year’s E3 to announce its presence as a key player in the online games space. Titles on display include: From DustTM, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Online, and TrackMania2 Canyon. Casual Ubisoft rules the casual market, holding the number one third-party position on Kinect, 3DS and Wii. Ubisoft continues to pioneer on emerging mainstream technologies and creating games with real-life benefits that the whole family can enjoy. Ubisoft’s casual games featured at E3 include: The Adventures of Tintin, MotionSports Adrenaline, RocksmithTM, the upcoming new Raving Rabbids®, Just Dance®, and Your ShapeTM games. Additionally, during E3 exhibition hours Ubisoft will host an exclusive Rocksmith-branded tour bus outside of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Located in the concourse walkway between the West and South Halls, consumers can hop on the bus to demo the revolutionary new music experience that is the first and only game that plugs into any real guitar. For fans not attending E3, Ubisoft’s press conference will be streamed live at http://www.uplay.com and http://www.youtube.com/ubisoft. In addition, key elements from Ubisoft’s E3 booth, including exclusive interviews with developers and game trailers, will be available to view online at http://www.youtube.com/ubisoft. For up-to-the-minute E3 news updates from Ubisoft, please visit: http://twitter.com/ubisoft

About Ubisoft

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 offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2010-11 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of € 1.039 billion. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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