[Wii] Ubisoft Readying Seven Launch Titles for Wii
Posted by Ashish on 08.03.2006
Ubisoft readying lots of games for the Wii launch...
Ubisoft looks to be supporting the Nintendo Wii system in a major way. Today they announced that Far Cry, Red Steel, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII, Monster 4x4 World Circuit and Open Season will all be launch titles for the Wii.
"We're thrilled that Ubisoft will be unveiling Wii versions of both exclusive new IP and established franchises," said Reggie Fils-Aime, president and chief operating officer for Nintendo of America. "Bursting with creativity, innovation and unadulterated fun, these Ubisoft games embody the qualities that will make Wii a huge hit with gamers new and established, young and old."
The popular first-person shooter Far Cry pits players on a mission through lush Amazonian jungles and equips them with a variety of weapons, vehicles and special powers to attack the enemy. The game will make full use of the Wii-mote for enhanced maneuverability and will likewise boast new content.
Blazing Angels utilizes the Wii controller for intense dog fighting scenarios set to the backdrop of WWII.
The racer GT Pro Series is developed by MTO and optimized by Ubisoft for Wii. Through a deal with MTO, Ubisoft is able to distribute the project everywhere in the world except Japan. GT features more than 80 licensed cars, detailed tuning options, fluid drift-style controls and physics, and more. The title has been specifically tailored to make full use of the Wii's revolutionary remote.
Open Season is an adventure game based on the Sony Pictures Animation's CG animated film of the same name.
Monster 4x4 World Circuit is a truck racer that has been completely revamped to make full use of the Wii control system. The title takes players fully off-road for some muddy displays of mechanical power.
Finally, previously announced bigwigs Red Steel and Rayman Raving Rabbids round out the selection.
