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Ubisoft Not Afraid of Modern Warfare 2

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GamingUnion.net writes, "Not many games are releasing around the same time as Activision's upcoming Modern Warfare 2. It's particularly understandable considering the almost undisputed assumption that Modern Warfare 2 will be another massive sales success; this week the game was announced as GameStop's most pre-ordered game ever. However, one title isn't wavering in challenging Modern Warfare 2, and that's Assassin's Creed 2."

GamingUnion.net caught up with Ubisoft Montreal CEO, Yannis Mallat, to ask him what he thinks of Modern Warfare 2.
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skv007 - 45 days 9 hours ago
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They shouldnt be. Assassin's Creed is a great franchise and Mw2 has nothing on it. i mean mw2 is an FPS for fuk's sake.
note: DIFFERENT GENRES.
I cant wait to pick this up
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Kyll - 45 days 9 hours ago
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I agree for the most part, but I mean, most gamers play more than one genre. When they spend $69 on a game one week, they might not do the same the following week.

Most times when I buy a game I'm deciding between one or two more games from different genres.
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mephman - 45 days 7 hours ago
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They are different genres, but they're both still hardcore games. If someone is strapped for cash, it will still be a case of getting one, and not both.
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Danja - 45 days 6 hours ago
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Well im a big fan of the first AC soo pre-ordered AC2 months ago , people seems to be forgetting that AC sold almost 5 million on the 360 and over 3 million on the PS3 , its gonna be a huge seller also ...

I wont be getting MW2 until it drops in price its just not worth it right now
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LONEWOLF231 - 45 days 6 hours ago
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If it were true the WHY isnt it releasing at the same date as MW2???
Back up your words with action. Release the game this Tuesday. Man i hope you do release it this tuesday......lol
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badz149 - 45 days 4 hours ago
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1.5 - 1 week gap between them
I think AC2 will sell decently. maybe not to the extend of MW2 numbers but it will still sell. IMO, actually this is not about Ubi being afraid of MW2 or any other games out there but the fact that their software sales already dropped over 50% for the 1st half of this year because of the lack of games being released! AC2 is their only hope of regaining that 'loss' and return of revenue for this year! they actually can't afford to delay AC2 but if they could, I think they would like to!
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mal_tez92 - 45 days 3 hours ago
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1.6 - I'll wait for AC2 to go platinum before I get it
I might do the same for the new Ratchet game also. The only singleplayer game I needed to buy right away was Uncharted 2 since the first game was unvelievable incredible and my personal favourite, and I ended up enjoying U2's mutliplayer anyway.

I like to get multiplayer games right away so I don't miss out on any action online.
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Doletskaya - 45 days 8 hours ago
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From what I have seen so far,it even seems that AC2 is going to have higher overall rating than MW2.For example,tons of websites have been praising AC2 for how much it has improved over the first game,but for MW2,I haven't seen any article expressing how impressive the game is so far.For reviews,AC2 already has a couple of reviews(all positive),while MW2's embargo doesn't end until november 10th.This a not a good sign for MW2.
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Kyll - 45 days 8 hours ago
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The embargo isn't a sign of weakness at all. Marketing and previews do their job of building hype, early reviews I think are mainly to help build up pre-order sales if the publisher believes the game will score well. However, MW2 is the most pre-ordered game ever at GameSpot, so Activision doesn't have any incentive to release their embargo early. It's an asset to have good reviews, and the latest an embargo can go is the release date, so they want reviews to go up as late as possible so that the hype they produce will further the longevity of the game's hype. Plain and simple.
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Selyah - 45 days 8 hours ago
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Hmm interesting, I mean while they are totally different games, the user base for MW2 is far bigger, so for those people that can only buy one game that month, it might be a bit silly for them to be totally confident about it. I know for one that I'm probably missing out on Assassin's Creed 2 because of Modern Warfare 2.
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Kyll - 45 days 8 hours ago
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Yeah, kind of an advantage to MW2 as it comes out a week earlier than AC2.
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skv007 - 45 days 8 hours ago
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But its not necessary that the people buying AC2 are the same people buying mw2 ya know?

Its more of a battle between genres vs the two franchises.
If you like action/adventure more then FPS games, or vice versa.. thats where the battle is
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mephman - 45 days 7 hours ago
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I think the bigger battle will be Modern Warfare 2 vs Left 4 Dead 2. I Valve have been more gutsy than Ubisoft.
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STICKzophrenic - 45 days 4 hours ago
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I'll be getting Modern Warfare 2 on Tuesday. Then I have a coupon for a $10 giftcard for Best Buy when purchasing Assassin's Creed 2, so I'll get that and it'll be put aside for Christmas, and I'll probably get Left 4 Dead 2 on Black Friday for $40 hopefully.
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Mikelarry - 45 days 6 hours ago
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5 - they shouldnt
be i will be getting mw2 and assassins creed two both are looking like they will be great games and since i can afford them (well really my gf bought for me as my bday present) i am looking forward to a great gaming month.
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Sevir04 - 45 days 6 hours ago
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6 - Well AC was marketed pretty well and alot of people like it
AC2 is following to build on it's success and Sony has been showing the game off pretty much so
it's safe to say it's build it's own fanbase over the same time COD4 has.. so this game has more than enough fight to carve out a big piece of the gamers attention pie.. most people who are getting MW2 are also getting AC2. though it isn't like that the other way around
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Audiggity - 44 days 15 hours ago
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6.1 - Good point
"most people who are getting MW2 are also getting AC2. though it isn't like that the other way around"

I never thought of it like that. Certainly not a scientific measurement, but I'd bet money you are absolutely right.
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jleack - 45 days 6 hours ago
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AC2 should sell well despite MW2 being a massive 4-legged beast.
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DiffusionE - 45 days 5 hours ago
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8 - They have nothing to fear....
AC2 and BC2 are games I would gladly spend my cash on, unlike a certain *cough* over-hyped *cough* shameless *cough* rehash *cough* that I recently happen to know.
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gamingisnotacrime - 45 days 5 hours ago
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9 - Dear Ubisoft
I want to buy AC 2, but im broke, sorry but this season is flodded with game releases.

Wish you the best, AC 2 looks like a Great game, loved AC 1
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cmrbe - 45 days 5 hours ago
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10 - Well i am buying AC2 over MWF2
this month.
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Caffo01 - 45 days 5 hours ago
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no need to be afraid...
i'm playing R&C right now and after this i'll definitely buy AC2!
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NecrumSlavery - 45 days 4 hours ago
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MW2 won't stop AC2 sales. The week seperation is smart.
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JTX - 45 days 3 hours ago
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13 - MW2 and AC2
I'll be picking up both games...God Of War Collection too. Wallet's gonna be hurting.
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Domer25 - 45 days 3 hours ago
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14 - yeah right
I personally prefer AC2; But the Marketing Monster's (MW2) sales will probably devour it.
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16 - They shouldn't be
AC has a great campaign, so I would expect nothing less from AC2.CoD only sells for online. I am buying both games, and I can tell you I much prefer AC's story over MW's. I'm not even going to play the campaign on MW2 in the first month.
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Audiggity - 44 days 15 hours ago
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17 - Agreed...
They aren't necessarily "brave", just smart.

Gearbox was brilliant to push out Borderlands nearly a month in advance of MW2 to get the jump on sales. AC2 isn't direct competition however.

Like was mentioned above, it is more of a genre competition than anything. But* they are also competing for people's free time. I struggle to play more than one game at a time; typically trying to finish it as quickly as possible and sell it back (unless it is GTA or Call of Duty)... MW2 isn't going to let go of people anytime soon, so, AC2 will be battling against time restraints caused by MW2 IMO.

I can't wait any longer for both games... buying them both on their respective release dates... my concern is that the shrink wrap may not be taken off of AC2 for way too long. Unless of course I get the H1N1... then I'd have time.
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