Madserb2023
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If it was 10 years ago then I would be bothered if it collapsed but not now. The new Prince of Persia is the only great game they have Made in the last couple of years. Somebody should pick up that studio.
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Can Ubisoft survive? and if not, would you miss Ubisoft?
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Pandawan
Neo Member
It depends on what Ubisoft we are talking about. If we are talking about modern Ubi, who makes only scummy, overlonged, open world games, to sell microtransactions, i don't care of they disappear at all.
But if there is a chance that Ubsoft can go to its roots and again make games like og Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia, Beyong Good and Evil, Driver etc, i will miss.
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Rambotito
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I loved The Division games and AC : Origins was a blast. But the thing is that Ubisoft keeps reiterating their games for their sequels so I get burnt out very quickly. While Origins was perfect for me, Odyssey was a slog due to everything being reused and repeated with only a few minor changes.
If Ubisoft broke up I wouldn't cry in my sleep, but I wouldn't dance on their grave, either. They are the classic paradigm of AAA corporate game mentality : establish an IP, and create 200 games with that IP to make the stockholders feel safe and cozy with their investments.
There are 13 Assassin's Creed games - soon to be 14. Their AC bodycount rivals that of a tatooed college girl trying to "find herself".
If Ubisoft broke up I wouldn't cry in my sleep, but I wouldn't dance on their grave, either. They are the classic paradigm of AAA corporate game mentality : establish an IP, and create 200 games with that IP to make the stockholders feel safe and cozy with their investments.
There are 13 Assassin's Creed games - soon to be 14. Their AC bodycount rivals that of a tatooed college girl trying to "find herself".
crackajack
Member
Ubisoft imploding would be a huge loss. They have made a ton of great games and while their bloatware games are just way too big for their own good, there is a ton of talent still there. They are currently a bit in a situation like Telltale was before they collapsed, just on a bigger scale. Too much on their plates and tried to expand too much, also with costly license stuff. I hope they get back to form. PoP, SC, AC, even Watch Dogs, Trackmania, Trials, Steep are still IPs I look forward to see new entries and their small games were often brillant too, Valiant Hearts eg.
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CliffBronger
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I enjoyed Farcry 5 but hated 6, I couldn't stand those soy boy wimps and freaks you hung out with, I couldn't even be bothered to finish that game.
The deal is they are going to have to go back to making games that people like and pretty sharpish instead of pandering to the purple haired freaks otherwise they are going out of business.
The deal is they are going to have to go back to making games that people like and pretty sharpish instead of pandering to the purple haired freaks otherwise they are going out of business.
ChuckeRearmed
Member
I won't miss them, but I don't think they will survive without serious restructuring.
pudel
Member
Can Ubisoft survive? and if not, would you miss Ubisoft?
Originally I wanted to say if I were in college again and have more than enough time I would miss them. Now looking at the current market and the amount of games available I am unsure even If I were to have time like back in college would I play ubisoft games. I think I would at least buy...
RagnarokIV
Battlebus imprisoning me \m/ >.< \m/
Splinter Cell is one of my favorite series of games ever, but fuck Ubisoft they ruined it after Double Agent and have no clue what they're doing.
FearlessBelgian
Member
They can burn to the ground, it would be a pleasure to see them shut down given their abominable policies.
saintjules
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Randall365
Member
I have always really enjoyed the Ass Creed games, although skipped Mirage as it looked like Valhalla dlc and I wasn’t bothered about ‘authentic Arabic voices’.
That said, I paid £100 for Outlaws with dlc and it has been really quite disappointing - especially narrative wise. All the DEI crap put me off Shadows quite a bit and Outlaws finished me off.
I can see why Ubi put it off - they have some work to do to correct things.
That said, I paid £100 for Outlaws with dlc and it has been really quite disappointing - especially narrative wise. All the DEI crap put me off Shadows quite a bit and Outlaws finished me off.
I can see why Ubi put it off - they have some work to do to correct things.
Catphish
Member
To me, they've been irrelevant for so long, and have had their heads up their asses for so long, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they collapsed. And no, I wouldn't miss them. Aside from The Division (which they seem to be trying their hardest to ruin), I can't even remember the last game I played from them that I actually enjoyed. I think I'd have to go back at least 10 years.
Kerotan
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Thanks. Kinda happy the owners will get more control.Can Ubisoft survive? and if not, would you miss Ubisoft?
Originally I wanted to say if I were in college again and have more than enough time I would miss them. Now looking at the current market and the amount of games available I am unsure even If I were to have time like back in college would I play ubisoft games. I think I would at least buy...www.neogaf.com
Ammogeddon
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I’ve been missing decent Ubisoft games for a while. This is all their own doing. They’ve been churning out the same shit for years.
Another player on the market tht just want to charge a montly fee service in the end. At this point im ok with most of these comapnies going under and being under one subcription swevice if thrs where its all going anyway
ToadMan
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I think Ubi can survive one way or the other.
Their IPs are still valuable so even if they can't go it alone there will be buyers. Alternatively they can start to shed parts of the portfolio and get back to a more focused business.
Would I miss them if they disappeared...? Have to admit I haven't been a big fan of recent Ubi stuff. Didn't even download the various AC titles that I got with subs.
I think the last game of their's I bought full price was R6 Siege. I got mario rabbids on a deep discount.
So from that, it would be fair to conclude I wouldn't miss them... But. Well they do have a history and a lot of IPs that are beloved. I'd rather see them stick around somehow.
Their IPs are still valuable so even if they can't go it alone there will be buyers. Alternatively they can start to shed parts of the portfolio and get back to a more focused business.
Would I miss them if they disappeared...? Have to admit I haven't been a big fan of recent Ubi stuff. Didn't even download the various AC titles that I got with subs.
I think the last game of their's I bought full price was R6 Siege. I got mario rabbids on a deep discount.
So from that, it would be fair to conclude I wouldn't miss them... But. Well they do have a history and a lot of IPs that are beloved. I'd rather see them stick around somehow.
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mindfreak191
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They'll survive solely because of Assassin's Creed since it still breaks their sales records with each mainline release. But, if they were to go under, yeah I would miss them. But, I would miss the innovative Ubisoft, the studio that wasn't afraid of creating new and original games. Jesus, they absolutely dominated my gaming youth from 2003 all the way up until 2013. I hope they get their shit together.
Barakov
Member
Current Ubisoft and everything they've been doing the past few years? Nah.
They've made some stuff that I really liked but that was years ago. I think AC will keep them afloat and they will probably ride this thing out. I do think they need to rethink their strategy for the company as a whole though.
They've made some stuff that I really liked but that was years ago. I think AC will keep them afloat and they will probably ride this thing out. I do think they need to rethink their strategy for the company as a whole though.
Grildon Tundy
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So I heard that Ubisoft's stock dropped something like 33% in one week, and I'm thinking, "Time to buy the dip!" But looking at this over-time graph of their stock price: It's been trending downward since 2021 and hasn't been this low in years. (Not sure what that weird volatility is from 2013 to 2019.) I've got money primed to possibly buy in, but we shall see.
Jayjayhd34
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ShadowkillXNA
Member
I love Farcry, I'd absolutely miss those games.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Game is still a blast to play. The good ol days. Stay away from the bullshit terribad remake.
Remake is that bad? I was about to buy it for the Switch. Somebody told me it's the best FPS the Switch has.
Roufianos
Member
Nah, let them burn. The only Ubisoft games I've even enjoyed in the last decade were Wildlands PvP and Odyssey. I basically ignore all their releases.
I personally love seeing them fail as their generic open worlds, trend chasing and lack of curated content represents everything wrong with this industry. I'm sure their IP and few talented staff members would thrive elsewhere.
That deluded cunt Yves deserves to go bankrupt.
I personally love seeing them fail as their generic open worlds, trend chasing and lack of curated content represents everything wrong with this industry. I'm sure their IP and few talented staff members would thrive elsewhere.
That deluded cunt Yves deserves to go bankrupt.
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Roberts
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I like Ubisoft games more often than I don’t. Their stuff can be a bit bloated, a bit dumb or too safe, too routine but they know how to make relatively fun games. Odyssey and Origins still one of the better open world games. That reminds me I need to buy that new Valiant Hearts game.
DeaDPo0L84
Member
Old-school Ubi sure, current Ubi nah.
F31 Leopard
Member
I would not miss Ubisoft especially with single player games requiring always on-line.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
That someone is a liar and a half.
Saturn Dragon
Neo Member
Couldn't ever get into Assassin's creed, but enjoyed Watchdogs a lot.
Rayman too.
Might as well try some AC games, maybe I'm missing some gems. Or not.
I don't think I would miss them that much if they disappear, though it would surprise me a lot to see such a historical company gone. They've been here since... Always.
Rayman too.
Might as well try some AC games, maybe I'm missing some gems. Or not.
I don't think I would miss them that much if they disappear, though it would surprise me a lot to see such a historical company gone. They've been here since... Always.
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Saturn Dragon
Neo Member
Team Asobi's ASTROBOT vs Rayman.
Archaic101
Member
I honestly don't understand the hate. Do a lot of their franchises follow the same formula? Sure, but I'm not negatively impacted by that, because I only play a select few titles.
By contrast, I have been positively impacted by several of their titles:
Rayman Legends (which I consider the best non-Nintendo side-scrolling platformer I've ever played)
Assassin's Creed 2, Unity, and Odyssey...all of which were packed with so much ancillary "historical" material and atmosphere that they compelled me to learn about those eras once I'd finished each game
Far Cry 3 and 4 (which were two of the best FPS games of the 360/PS3 gen)
Rainbow Six Siege (which was the only GAAS I've ever really gotten into)
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (which is my favorite Metroidvania of the last two gens on either console or PC)
By contrast, Capcom puts out nothing but iterative Street Fighter sequels/DLC and (admittedly well done but definitely same-y) Resident Evil sequels/remakes, and yet they seem to get a free pass around here.
By contrast, I have been positively impacted by several of their titles:
Rayman Legends (which I consider the best non-Nintendo side-scrolling platformer I've ever played)
Assassin's Creed 2, Unity, and Odyssey...all of which were packed with so much ancillary "historical" material and atmosphere that they compelled me to learn about those eras once I'd finished each game
Far Cry 3 and 4 (which were two of the best FPS games of the 360/PS3 gen)
Rainbow Six Siege (which was the only GAAS I've ever really gotten into)
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (which is my favorite Metroidvania of the last two gens on either console or PC)
By contrast, Capcom puts out nothing but iterative Street Fighter sequels/DLC and (admittedly well done but definitely same-y) Resident Evil sequels/remakes, and yet they seem to get a free pass around here.
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I would miss the Rayman games. I know they didn’t sell well, but they’re some of the most beautiful games ever made, and I would love to see them get back to their roots a little more.
I’d also like to see them get away from prioritizing social justice issues in ALL of their games, and let those exist in select series it makes sense.
I’d also like to see them get away from prioritizing social justice issues in ALL of their games, and let those exist in select series it makes sense.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Really? No wonder it's always on sale. Thanks for the heads up.
RetroGamingUK
Member
For me the last good game they made was Rayman Legends
They sure aren’t that company anymore