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CBC’s “Pushing Buttons” – an in depth look at games and a Top 10 list

September 13, 2010September 20, 2010 Doug Groves Assassin's Creed, Baldur's Gate, CBC, EA, EA Canada, Eternal Darkness, Homeworld, Mass Effect, media, Need For Speed, Peter Nowak, Pushing Buttons, Quest For Tires, Splinter Cell, Ubisoft Montreal, Unreal, video games1 Comment

Video games have been garnering a lot more attention in the mainstream press these days, and it’s not just enraged parents groups concerned with the effects a Mature rated title is having on their 13 year old who’s playing it in the den. Today marked the launch of a new feature on the CBC website called Pushing Buttons, which over the course of the week will take an in depth look at video games and their cultural and financial impact in Canada. Today is all about the history of games,…

Ubisoft Toronto to make next Splinter Cell game

May 25, 2010 Doug Groves Gamasutra, Mathew Kumar, Splinter Cell, Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto4 Comments

Gamasutra has a great article up taking a look at the new Ubisoft Toronto studio, which includes moving development of the next Splinter Cell chapter there, as well as the challenges and opportunities inherent in going big in launching a new location. “It’s a really nice position to be in,” she explained. “Instead of starting a studio and working on small projects, Nintendo DS or portables, we’re starting out of the gate with triple-A only.” “The reason that I think that’s the right strategy is that it allows us to attract…