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Creating realistic motion sequences with machine learning?
A five-person team from Ubisoft La Forge and York University is researching how realistic movements could soon be created - supported by a neural network.
Medieval murderer
Ubisoft built on the success of Assassin's Creed with a second installment in the series. The content mix for the sequel: Renaissance Italy, modern 3ds Max technology and a pompous trailer debut. The reward: an animago AWARD in the "Best Postproduction" category!
Ubisoft tool makes creature rigging easier
Ubisoft LaForge is developing the "ZooBuilder" tool. In future, you will be able to record the movements of animals - without any motion capturing!
Hybride VFX Reel Revisits Star Wars and The Mandalorian
Canadian visual-effects studio Hybride showcases its work on The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Solo in its 2021 reel.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | VFX-Breakdown
How to make history in VFX? Learn how in this making-of!
Blender Mixer Becomes Open Source
Ubisoft's Blender Mixer add-on enables multiple artists to edit one scene in real time through shared server rooms.
Hybride Breaks Down IG-11 VFX
Hybride’s Mandalorian breakdown shows the design and hyper-articulated animation work behind bounty-hunter droid IG-11.
After the social collapse: Making-of Tom Clancy’s The Division
the "Best Motion Design" category was added to the animago AWARD in 2016. At the time, it was important to the animago team to introduce a separate category for this, as motion design work differs from the other submissions in terms of a different storytelling approach and a special look. Last year, the motion design trailer for the second part of the game "Tom Clancy's The Division" won the coveted prize in this special category. The design studio Antibody, which created the trailer for Ubisoft, tells us what was important for the design.
animago AWARD 2018 – Winners and Nominees
After almost a thousand entries, it was quite difficult for the jury to decide who should take home the coveted prize - and after lengthy discussions, these were their choices. We will introduce all projects in the upcoming 2O19-issues of Digital Production. So without further ado...
Here they are: the animago award winners 2016!
Yesterday, the DP team presented the animago AWARD for the first time in Munich's Gasteig. Here is an overview of the award winners who can now look forward to receiving an animago trophy.
Interactive Stone Age
In this video, Ubisoft Montréal shows how the Stone Age was brought to life for “Far Cry Primal”.
Pirates, performance and pose pushing
The cinematics by Digic Pictures from Budapest for the "Assassin's Creed" game series have been nominated countless times for an animago AWARD. The Ubisoft developers explained to us how the fourth game instalment "Black Flag" came about.
Far Cry 3 “In the eye of madness”
Even though the category will no longer be included in this year's animago AWARD, Ubisoft was nominated for "Best Game Design" in 2013 with "Far Cry 3". Here is the making-of.
Launch Trailer at Full Throttle
Ubisoft has released its launch trailer for the new racing game "The Crew". The impressive work with fast-paced CG car chases was created by Unit Image.
Ubisoft Rabbids for Sony
The right news for Easter: the Rabbids, Ubisoft's crazy, disrespectful rabbit game characters, are getting a feature film.
Ubisoft Continues to Expand
Ubisoft Montreal now owns a second studio in the Canadian city of Quebec—they acquired the THQ studio at an auction.
Let’s Play Video for “Assassin’s Creed 3”
Today is not only Halloween; Ubisoft has also released the third part of the successful "Assassin's Creed" game series today—plus a one-hour Let's Play video.
Response to Copy-Protection Problems
Ubisoft announces compensation for server outages affecting Assassin's Creed 2 (PC) and Silent Hunter 5.
New Ubisoft Copy Protection Launches with a Worst-Case Failure
Required online connection causes massive problems.
R.U.S.E. - New making-of trailer
Brief insight into the game development of Ubisoft's new blockbuster
Video: R.U.S.E. Making-of Trailer Released
A new R.U.S.E. video is now available. In the making-of trailer, producer Mathieu Girard and scriptwriter Jeff Spock discuss the development of the story told in R.U.S.E. and explain how the latest motion-capture technology turns it into a cinematic gaming experience.
Autodesk HumanIK Middleware Helps ‘Assassin’s Creed II’ Characters Reach New Heights
The solution supports complex flying, swimming and climbing movements.
Video: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Announcement Trailer Released
The video presents spectacular first images and impressively demonstrates the Prince’s ability to use the ancient powers of the Sands to master nature and time.
Assassin’s Creed II: Launch Trailer and Major Video Special
Shortly before the release of Assassin’s Creed II, the official launch trailer and a video special are now available.
Ubisoft Launches Uplay Service with the Release of Assassin’s Creed II
Ubisoft announced that players of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Assassin’s Creed II can register for the Uplay beta directly through the game’s user interface.
Video: James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game – Second Developer Diary Released
The second of five developer diaries focuses on Pandora, the setting of James Cameron’s AVATAR: The Game.
Video: James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game — First Developer Diary Released
Ubisoft announced the release of the first of five developer diaries for James Cameron’s AVATAR: The Game, offering insight into collaboration with Cameron and his film team.
New R.U.S.E. Trailer Released
Ubisoft released a new gameplay video for the real-time strategy game R.U.S.E., showing its approach and tactical possibilities.
Assassin’s Creed II: New Trailer
The new trailer focuses on the main missions and also takes a closer look at Ezio's weapons.
Assassin’s Creed II: Commentated Walkthough
Ubisoft presents a commentated walkthrough trailer
Storyline of Avatar: The Game
Step by step, Ubisoft is supplying gamers with new images and information about James Cameron’s Avatar. Here is new information about the storyline.
Assassin’s Creed II to Be Released in a Globally Uniform Version
Ubisoft Germany announced today that Assassin’s Creed II will be released in Germany in a globally uniform version. According to the company, speculation about missing moves or modified features for the German market is entirely unfounded.
Avatar: Walkthrough Available for Download
Ubisoft today announced the release of the first walkthrough video for James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game. The gameplay material provides further insights into the beautiful but also deadly world of Pandora.
Ubisoft Expands the World of Pandora with James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
The video-game adaptation of James Cameron’s eagerly anticipated epic blockbuster will be released for various platforms at Christmas.
Ubisoft at Comic-Con
Ubisoft is hosting an Assassin’s Creed II discussion forum in San Diego.
Assassin’s Creed II: German-Language Walkthrough Video
Ubisoft today announced the release of the narrated E3 walkthrough video for Assassin’s Creed II. The current gameplay footage was first shown at Sony’s E3 press conference and is now available with German commentary.
Trailer: The Orient Awaits! Anno 1404 Reaches Gold Status
The journey begins on June 25. A new trailer previews the game and its many new features.
Ubisoft Introduces R.U.S.E.
Ubisoft announced that Eugen Systems’ new real-time strategy game R.U.S.E. would be demonstrated at E3 using IntuiLab’s innovative Intuiface large-screen touch technology.
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
The video-game adaptation of James Cameron’s eagerly anticipated epic blockbuster was announced for multiple platforms for Christmas.
Ubisoft to Reveal Holiday Line-up at E3 Press Conference
Ubisoft scheduled its E3 press conference for June 1, 2009 at the Los Angeles Theatre.
Ubisoft Unveils Assassin’s Creed II
Ubisoft Montreal developed Assassin’s Creed II for consoles and PC, with release planned for winter 2009.
Video: Another Trailer for Ubisoft’s R.U.S.E.
A gameplay video shows a single-player mission in Ubisoft's R.U.S.E. and the strategy game's IRISZOOM engine.
Video: Trailer for Ubisoft’s upcoming strategy game R.U.S.E.
See the first trailer for Ubisoft’s upcoming strategy title R.U.S.E., showing its interface and the deceptive “Silence” tactic.
Music in Games Is as Important as Graphics
Ubisoft says fans expect more than high-quality images.
Ubisoft Announces the Release of “ANNO: Create a New World”
The real-time strategy and simulation game is being developed specifically for Wii and Nintendo DS and will be released in summer 2009.
Tom Clancy’s EndWar Arrives on PC Today
In Tom Clancy's EndWar™, players experience a virtual, playable Third World War directly on their PCs. A revolutionary new strategy game controlled entirely by voice commands.
Ubisoft Acquires New Development Studio in Vancouver
Ubisoft announced its expansion into Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, through the acquisition of independent development studio Action Pants Inc. The acquisition gives Ubisoft its first internal development studio on the west coast of North America.
Details of the Prince of Persia Epilogue Downloadable Content
Ubisoft has released details of the Prince of Persia Epilogue downloadable content. Available for console versions from February 26, 2009, it continues the story of the Prince and Elika with a brand-new adventure.
Online Games Strengthen gamescom Support
Alongside console and PC publishers, gamescom exhibitors will present portfolios of online and browser games.
Ubisoft Develops Video Game Based on Hit TV Series “Grey’s Anatomy”
Ubisoft announced that it has signed an agreement with ABC Studios to develop a video game based on the popular television series Grey’s Anatomy. Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game will be released in early 2009 for Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PC.
Prince of Persia Hits Store Shelves
The brand-new epic adventure is available in stores now and ready to rule the winter.
CES: NVIDIA Presents 3D Vision Stereoscopic 3D Solution
Promoted as the first high-definition stereoscopic 3D solution for gamers / Wireless 3D glasses and conversion software transform existing games into stereoscopic 3D
Prince of Persia Arrives on 4 December
Since the 2003 release of "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," the series has won more than 30 awards and sold approximately 10.3 million copies worldwide.
Ubisoft’s Innovative First-Person Shooter Passes One Million in Less Than Three Weeks
Ubisoft announced that Far Cry 2, the open-world first-person shooter for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION3, and PC, has already sold more than one million units worldwide at retail. It reached the million-unit mark less than three weeks after launch.
Far Cry 2 Now Available at Retail
Ubisoft's eagerly awaited shooter transports players into a freely explorable game world
Ubisoft Lets Players Chase the Million
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? edition for Wii and Nintendo DS launches on November 20, 2008
Anno 1701 – King’s Edition Announced
Ubisoft and Koch Media today announced the release of ANNO 1701 – KING’S EDITION, comprising the main game and THE SUNKEN DRAGON expansion pack.
Ubisoft Introduces Voice Control for Strategy Game
Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s EndWar™, the latest installment in the Tom Clancy video-game series, is now available from German retailers.
Ubisoft Acquires Massive Entertainment
Ubisoft announced the acquisition of Malmö, Sweden-based studio Massive Entertainment from Activision Blizzard. In addition to taking on its staff, the acquisition includes the purchase of the real-time strategy brand World in Conflict.
Ubisoft Releases Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
The crazy Rabbids have taken over almost every television channel imaginable. Now they are rampaging through movies, music videos and even commercial breaks. Players help them turn familiar viewing habits completely upside down and drive Rayman insane.
TOM CLANCY’S ENDWAR – Launch Trailer and Full Details
“The End Has Begun”—so says TOM CLANCY’S ENDWAR, and the statement is apt: the long-awaited strategy game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable will be released in just a few days.
BIU Sales Award: Five Ubisoft Products Honored
Ubisoft announced that five of the publisher’s products have received a BIU Sales Award. The awards recognize outstanding sales achievements in interactive entertainment software in Germany.
Ubisoft’s Hotly Anticipated Shooter Takes Players into a Freely Explorable Game World
Far Cry 2 is now available for Microsoft’s Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC.
More and More Women Are Playing Video Games
The gaming market is undergoing a major shift towards the mainstream.
Brothers in Arms — Hell’s Highway
Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway brings its teamwork-based World War II shooter into the next generation with impressive graphics, powerful sound, innovative gameplay and a completely revised online component.
Ubisoft and GeoEye Integrate Satellite Imagery into Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X.
Photorealistic satellite imagery provides a realistic setting for the aerial-combat video game.
Ubisoft Germany Reports Positive Trade-Show Results
Ubisoft’s management was satisfied with the achievement of its sales, marketing and press objectives in both the trade-visitor and public areas at GC 2008.
ANNO 1404 Announced!
Ubisoft today announced development of ANNO 1404. The sequel to the famous, multiple-award-winning city-building strategy series is being created for PC and is scheduled for worldwide release in March 2009.
Ubisoft TV at the Mega-Studio in Montreal
Visiting the creators of Far Cry 2 and Prince of Persia. Carsten Konze traveled to Canada, where he visits Ubisoft's huge development studio in Montreal and provides exclusive insights into the world of blockbuster producers.
TransGaming Ports Ubisoft Titles to Mac
Ubisoft games are set to reach the Mac more quickly with TransGaming’s Cider portability engine
Video: Making Of Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway
It will not be long until Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway is released for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in August 2008. Here is a making-of video for the game.
Characters and Artwork from Ubisoft’s Soulcalibur IV
The gallery contains more images from the game.
Picture gallery: Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party has a funny rabbit as the main character. We have new football-themed artwork just in time for the European Championship.
Video: Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
Football is our life, and of course the Raving Rabbids join in too. What would have happened in the decisive Germany-Austria match on June 16, 2008, if a rabbit from Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party had been standing in the wall for the winning goal?
Gaming for Bikers
SBK08 is now available in stores. The motorcycle spectacle brings the 2008 Superbike World Championship into the living room.
amBX Integrated into Tom Clancy’s HAWX
As Philips announced today in agreement with Ubisoft, the amBX entertainment system will be integrated into Tom Clancy's HAWX. The innovative aerial-combat PC game will be released in Germany shortly. At the same time, Philips announced extensive price reductions across the amBX range.
Image Gallery: New Screenshots from Emergency Heroes
Ubisoft's Emergency Heroes is selling well. DP has posted more screenshots from the fast-paced racing game for children and teenagers.
Image Gallery: Artwork from Emergency Heroes
Three days ago, Ubisoft released the game Emergency Heroes. Today, DP presents an image gallery of the manga-style artwork.
Video: New Emergency Heroes Video
Ubisoft released Emergency Heroes for Nintendo Wii yesterday. DP has the latest trailer.
Video: Emergency Heroes Available Now
The racing game Emergency Heroes is aimed primarily at boys and gives them the chance to play the hero of their dreams: police officer, firefighter or ambulance driver—all these heroes can be portrayed in Ubisoft's Emergency Heroes.
Video: Prince of Persia Trailer
Ubisoft releases the official trailer and initial details about the game. The journey begins with a new prince in an adventure of epic proportions.
Partnership for Settlers Online Lobby
eeis from arvato systems provides the technical infrastructure
Video Game Haze Now Available
Ubisoft, one of the world's largest manufacturers and publishers of computer and video games, announced that Haze is now available in stores. The new first-person shooter is set in a harsh future in which war is not what it appears to be.
3D Technology Will Be the “Next Big Thing” for Video Games
Ubisoft: “The more realistic the presentation, the more in demand the game.”
Video: Making the Song Haze for the New Ubisoft Game
The New First-Person Shooter HAZE, Developed by Free Radiacal, Is Released for PlayStation 3 on May 23, 2008.
Prince of Persia Arrives for Christmas
Ubisoft, a manufacturer and publisher of computer and video games, has announced a new Prince of Persia scheduled for release in winter 2008.
Video: Trailer for SoulCalibur IV
Soulcalibur® IV Is the Latest Instalment in the World-Famous Fighting Game Series. You Can Find the Game's Trailer Here.
Video: Simulating Vegetation in Far Cry 2
Vegetation Will Play a Major Role in Far Cry 2 from the Autumn. This Technical Video Impressively Shows Trees and Shrubs Growing.
Image Gallery: Artwork & Technology for Far Cry 2
FAR CRY 2 Is One of the Most Wanted Action Shooters of 2008 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The Sequel to the Award-Winning ‘Far Cry’ Takes Players to Africa's Beautiful Steppes, Where Mercenary Troops Make Life Difficult for the Main Character.
Video: Teaser for Far Cry 2
FarCry will be continued this year. Ubisoft released the first teaser and we have put it online right away. For the rest of the week, we will be providing you with background material on the new game.
Avira and Ubisoft Cooperate
Good news for all computer gamers: German IT security specialist Avira and Düsseldorf-based publisher Ubisoft are joining forces immediately for virus-free gaming on the PC. Buying Assassin´s Creed Director´s Cut Edition, now available worldwide in stores for the PC, gets you the Avira Internet Security Suite for 33.95 euros in the Avira online shop. The antivirus software's special Game Mode prevents players from being bothered by firewall pop-ups while gaming.
Video: Trailer for Ubisoft’s Brothers in Arm’s – Hell’s Highway
Brothers in Arms has earned its place as the leading squad-based WWII shooter on consoles and PC. The unrivalled authenticity, gripping story and intense squad-based action of the first two instalments have built an audience of players who want more.
Casablanca Becomes Home to a New Ubisoft Campus
A distinctive training platform for video games and animated films is being created in Morocco.