News items tagged with watch dogs
Watch Dogs 2 Update Fixes Bugs, But Not Multiplayer
Ubisoft releases details regarding the next patch for its open world title Watch Dogs 2, revealing post-launch bug fixes, but not for the game’s multiplayer.
By Kyle Sledge on 04 March 2017
Watch Dogs 2's Latest Patch Extends the Ending
The latest patch for Ubisoft’s open world hacker title, Watch Dogs 2, extends the game’s ending, making it a little bit longer than the version available at launch.
By Kyle Sledge on 04 March 2017
Ubisoft Execs Receive Hefty Fines For Insider Trading
French stock market watchdog fines CEO and four others for insider trading, while Ubisoft appeals decision claiming the accused couldn’t have known its games would be postponed.
By F. O'Sullivan on 04 March 2017
Will Video Game Movies Get Better in 2017?
Gamers were subjected to a number of bad video game movies in 2016 like Assassin’s Creed and Warcraft, but how does the future look for game-to-film adaptations?
By Dalton Cooper on 04 March 2017
Watch Dogs 2 Update Fixes a Few Nagging Bugs
Ubisoft releases patch notes for new Watch Dogs 2 update, which includes additions and changes to missions, leaderboards, and weapon mechanics, among other fixes.
By Boston Blake on 04 March 2017
Watch Dogs 2 Sales Down 80% Compared to the First Game
Watch Dogs 2’s sales are massively down compared to the original, though Ubisoft expects the game’s second and third week sales to be above ‘traditional sales patterns.’
By Jasmine Henry on 04 March 2017
Second Week of Xbox Live Countdown Sales Begins
The second week of the Xbox Live Countdown sale starts, offering up deals on high-profile titles such as Watch Dogs 2, Overwatch, and DOOM for interested gamers.
By Rob Gordon on 04 March 2017
Watch Dogs 2 DLC Delayed Because Multiplayer Was Broken
Ubisoft announces a new release date for the T-Bone DLC for Watch Dogs 2, which was delayed due to the issues with the game’s seamless online multiplayer feature.
By Dalton Cooper on 04 March 2017
Weirdest Hacking Methods In Videogames
Videogames have shown hacking in a wide variety of methods, so Game Rant takes a look at some of the weirder ways games have visualized in-game hacking.
By John Jacques on 04 March 2017
Enter Game Rant's Watch Dogs 2 Giveaway!
Game Rant is giving away three PC codes for Watch Dogs 2, the open world action game that sees hero Marcus Holloway hack his way through the city of San Francisco.
By Dalton Cooper on 04 March 2017
Watch Dogs 2 Easter Egg Found
Watch Dogs 2 players will find a fake game trailer hidden in a mission that may be a clue towards an upcoming Ubisoft game or could be a playful reference to something else. These days it’...
By Anthony Taormina on 23 November 2016
Watch Dogs 2 Anti-Cheat System Preventing Online Play
Gamers experiencing issues accessing Watch Dogs 2’s multiplayer features on PC thanks to some problems with the third-party anti-cheat software Ubisoft is using.
By Boston Blake on 20 November 2016
Watch Dogs 2 Review
Watch Dogs 2 takes players back to the hacking-themed open-world with a new protagonist, some helpful drones, and a much better approach to humor than the original game. To many gamers, th...
By Denny Connolly on 15 November 2016
Watch Dogs 2 Trailer Showcases San Francisco Setting
Ubisoft officially releases a brand new trailer for its forthcoming open world title Watch Dogs 2, showcasing the game’s sprawling San Francisco setting. Although Ubisoft has delayed the PC...
By Kyle Sledge on 28 October 2016
Watch Dogs 2 Cyber Driver Mission Hands-On Preview
Check out the entire Cyber Rider mission sequence from the upcoming Watch Dogs 2 in this brand new preview footage recorded by Game Rant in San Francisco. With the release of Watch Dogs 2 n...
By Cody Gravelle on 27 October 2016
Watch Dogs 2 Season Pass Details Revealed by Ubisoft
With the release of Watch Dogs 2 now only a couple weeks away, Ubisoft releases information regarding the downloadable content coming inside of the season pass. Ubisoft is looking to provid...
By Derek Nichols on 25 October 2016
Watch Dogs 2 Delayed on PC While PC Specs Revealed
While Ubisoft announces a short delay for their upcoming open world action game Watch Dogs 2, PC exclusive features, enhancements, and requirements have also been revealed. After a rush of...
By Derek Nichols on 25 October 2016
Watch Dogs 2 Story Trailer Features Return of T-Bone
Ubisoft unveils the latest Watch Dogs 2 story trailer, which reveals the game’s main antagonist alongside the return of an old fan favorite to the ranks of DedSec. News regarding Watch Dogs...
By Cody Gravelle on 20 September 2016
Watch Dogs 2 New Gameplay Footage & Hands-On Preview
Game Rant was invited to go hands-on with a beta build of Watch Dogs 2, and we recorded some new gameplay footage that explores the game’s main missions and world roaming. While the concept...
By Cody Gravelle on 17 September 2016
Top Hackers Get a Free Copy of Watch Dogs 2
Publisher and developer Ubisoft offers a free copy of its forthcoming open world title Watch Dogs 2 to the winners of a North American hacking competition. With Watch Dogs 2‘s story focusin...
By Kyle Sledge on 05 September 2016
1TB Xbox One With 5 Games and Extra Controller for $320
The Xbox One Spring Bundle drops down in price to only $320, giving gamers 5 extra games and another wireless controller for only $20 more than the console itself.
By John Jacques on 21 June 2016
This Is How Ubisoft Can Make Watch Dogs 2 Worthwhile
With the news that Watch Dogs 2 is approximately a year away, one Game Rant writer examines the shortcomings of the series’ first entry and what Ubisoft can do to improve. Does anybody el...
By Cody Gravelle on 26 February 2016
Canadian Videogame Awards: 2014 Winners
‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’ and ‘Child of Light’ take home the most Canadian Videogame Awards for 2013-2014.
By Rob Keyes on 28 August 2014
2014 Canadian Videogame Awards: Nominations
[Update: Winners for 2013-14 have been announce. See the lists here!] The 2014 finalists for the Canadian Videogame Awards were announced this week titles spanning 17 categories. The winners will b...
By Rob Keyes on 26 August 2014
12 Most Anticipated Games of 2014
Game Rant lists a dozen ambitious, intriguing and exciting game releases of 2014 that are worth keeping a close eye on.
By Hannah Shaw-Williams on 22 May 2014
News Wrap Up: Mobile Dragon Age & Star Wars, Yogventures, Oculus Rift Games & More!
It’s been another major week in video games with Germany’s Gamescom event being host to the most announcements, unveilings and news since E3 in June. On the news front this week, we’re go...
By Rob Keyes on 08 January 2014