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\"Ubisoft<\/div>\n

Ubisoft<\/h1>\n

For this event, I was relegated to observing the Ubisoft stream for news. In other words:\u00a0relaxed, not subjected to\u00a0bowel-shaking audio, and generally more comfortable than being there in person! Like EA, Ubisoft releases generally span the platform gap between Microsoft and Sony. Unlike EA, they chose to show products that might actually be released in the next 12 months.<\/p>\n

Hosted by self-confessed gaming tragic (and comedian) Aisha Tyler<\/a> the event was a solid and well-paced showing of titles, the majority of which included generous gameplay demos.<\/p>\n

What tickled my fancy:<\/h2>\n

Rainbow Six Siege<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"RainbowYeah, yeah, I just said they showed games coming soon but this was their show-closer\u00a0(with good reason), and they’ve said 2015 although I wont be holding my breath. Showing pre-alpha gameplay footage Siege is a multiplayer team based co-op shooter. One team criminals holding a hostage, the other some tactical force breaching and rescuing said hostage.<\/p>\n

More details are likely to surface as the game nears release but it looked gorgeous. Destructible environment was the main showing, many set pieces showing the user blowing holes through walls to then lob grenades or open up access roots to rooms barricaded. Very cool stuff. My major concern being the fact these games are demoed with “helpful” teammates. It concerns me what the experience will be like playing with 3 random online teammates.\u00a0More info & a video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Valiant Hearts: The Great War<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ValiantBuilt on the UbiArt framework this puzzler tells a group of intertwined stories based throughout World War 1. It’s cartoon-like design took nothing away from the beauty and the sadness felt from the trailer and its characters was truly touching. Drawing from actual letters sent during the war, the entire audience held a collective breath as a dog lay to rest amongst an ocean of crosses. Fortunately this one is just around the corner available June 25 for Xbox One, PS4 & PC.\u00a0Here’s a preview<\/a> and a video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shape Up<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Ubisoft:As fitness title lot of people are going to write this one off before giving it a go but I’m really excited to try it out. One of the only Kinect titles shown today Shape Up is the “gamification” (I hate that word) of working out. The first demo showed a DDR-like step workout and pits you against either a ghost of yourself on a previous go or a friend. The next was a push-up contest incorporating a plank that super imposed heavier and heavier objects on your back, a weight, treasure chest, whale, etc.\u00a0Here’s a trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other<\/strong><\/p>\n

On top of these great demos we also got a look into the back story of “The Division” in a new gut wrenching, albeit averagely voiced trailer<\/a> as well as the cinematic intro to this year’s Far Cry 4<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What rubbed me the wrong way:<\/h2>\n