E3 2012: Ubisoft press conference highlights

Right before Sony’s press conference, Ubisoft took the time to showcase their lineup for 2012/13 and even unveiled a brand new IP (intellectual Property), something we don’t see a lot nowadays. Here are the highlights from their conference:

Announcements:

By far the most surprising announcement of E3 2012, Ubisoft unveiled a new IP called Watch Dogs, an open world game where players can hack pretty much everything. The game engine looked gorgeous and it seems GTA V may have stiff competition from an unexpected contender that seems to blend stealth and all out action into some seamless package.

Just Dance 4, a game not many of you are probably going to play was also announced.

Ubsioft showered a lot of love on Nintendo’s Wii U announcing three games for it. First up you have Avengers: Battle for Earth, a fighting game that will apparently put the Avengers up against other superhero dudes.

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Rayman also makes his debut on the Wii U with Rayman Legends. He’s joined in his playful endeavors with a brand new co-op partner called Murphy.

Switching drastic gears from all the kid friendly stuff, Ubisoft plunged headfirst into darker territory with a gritty zombie game called ZombieU. Gameplay wasn’t shown but the game’s CG trailer oozed with style. Let’s just hope the actual game can keep up.

Gameplay:

All of Ubisoft’s flagship franchises also got equal screen or should I say stage time. And here’s a look at all of them.

Splinter Cell Blacklist

Assassin’s Creed III

Far Cry 3 (PS: The Far Cry 3 gameplay video is NSFW as it does involve feminine private parts)