Here’s the official synopsis for the co-op missions:

Head into the field with backup! Play together as Sam and Briggs, through 14 different maps that all feature missions tied to the main storyline. With 4 different mission styles, you and a friend will enjoy extra hours of gameplay.

While we may never see a return of Splinter Cell: Co-Op Theater, the co-op mode in Blacklist may inspire some particularly hilarious Let’s Plays. We can only hope, right?

Splinter Cell Blacklist will be out on August 20 for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Wii U.

In a new trailer released today, Ubisoft says that its lastest Assassin’s Creed title will present the true stories of the pirates who controlled the Atlantic Ocean in the 18th century. That’s a somewhat dubious claim as past titles in the franchise took great liberties with its historical figures. It’s probably not going to be as true to life as Sid Meier’s Pirates!, but it looks to be a fun romp in a theme that’s underutilized in games.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be out on October 29 for the Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Wii U. It will also launch on the PS4 and next Xbox on or near their respective launch dates.

Official PlayStation Magazine was able to sit down with a new gameplay demo that features a gameplay element that we haven’t seen yet. The demo reveals that players will have to take over local bases before they can hack electronic devices in a district.

The above demo is running on a PC, but it’s said to be running on next-gen specs. In other words, the PlayStation 4 and next Xbox version of Watch Dogs should match what you’re seeing above.

Watch Dogs will launch on November 19 for PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U. It will also be out on the PS4 and the next Xbox on or near their respective launches.

Sony is obviously hoping to dispel some of the mystery with a new video series – “Conversations with Creators.” The debut episode pulls aside the development team of Watch Dogs to talk about how the team at Ubisoft is bringing the game to the PS4.

The gameplay on show is nothing new, but it’s interesting to see how Ubisoft is working closely with Sony to make Watch Dogs extra special on the PS4. Part of that is accomplished thanks to the Share button, which the developers shower mountains of love on.

Despite the focus on the PS4, Watch Dogs is also being developed for pretty much every other HD platform under the sun. Ubisoft says the game will be out on the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC and the next Xbox later this year.

In a new trailer released by IGN today, Ubisoft revealed Spies vs. Mercs to be a returning multiplayer mode in Splinter Cell: Blacklist. As the name implies, the new mode will have players taking on the role of spies trying to steal data while those playing as the mercenaries attempt to take them down. It looks similar to Sneaking Mission, a mode of play in Metal Gear Online, that pit one player as Snake against 12 soldiers.

It will be interesting to see how this multiplayer mode works in the Wii U version of Blacklist. Ubisoft has already revealed that it will have unique Gamepad integration, and a gameplay mode like this could make for rather interesting gameplay when combined with the Gamepad.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist launches August 20 for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC.

Today, Ubisoft announced through a trailer that Watch Dogs will be released on November 19 (November 22 in Europe) for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Wii U. The trailer also teases a bit of the story behind the cool gameplay. Players will take on the role of Aiden Pearce, who has been wronged by the powers that be and vows to get revenge by using the city against them.

In addition to the trailer, Ubisoft also revealed several different special and collector’s edition versions of the game that will be available for pre-order in Europe.

The Dedsec Edition, seen below, comes with a figurine of Aiden, as well as an artbook, soundtrack, badges, AR cards, and a map. Dedsec also includes three downloadable single player missions, which Ubisoft claims will add an hour of game time. Other additions include the Vigilante Edition, the Uplay-exclusive Exclusive Edition, and the Game-exclusive Special Edition. The Vigilante Edition comes with a replica Aiden cap and mask, while the Exclusive and Special editions come with some of the digital content found in the Vigilante and Dedsec editions.

This week, Ubisoft has announced it has created a new “VIP program” for the Assassin’s Creed series.

The community is called “The Watch,” and fans of the series can join the program now, if they’ve pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and have a Uplay account. It’s available online through the Assassin’s Creed website and Ubisoft claims it has been “optimized” for mobile devices.

People who join “The Watch” will have access to “exclusive tailored content” and early Assassin’s Creed announcements. Ubisoft will also be publishing “in-depth features” about the world of the games and their creation. Of course, members will also get special missions and rewards, as well as a chance to rate themselves against other players on leaderboards.

In general, “The Watch” appears to be another online gaming community for gamers who are really into one game. The new trailer for the service shows that separate feeds will be used in a column format to deliver content to users.

Early adopters of the Wii U were, understandably, upset. Ubisoft responded to the severe criticism, but only by releasing a new demo for the game on Wii U.

This week, the final release date for the game has been set. Rayman Legends will launch on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U on September 3 (August 30 in Europe), putting the game’s launch just weeks before the release of Grand Theft Auto V.

In the meantime, Ubisoft is still trying to make things right with Wii U owners. The publisher has launched a new Rayman Legends Challenges app for the Wii U. The app is free and includes different challenge modes and randomly-generated levels that allow players to earn “cups,” which unlock daily an weekly challenges.

While waiting for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, fans of Assassin’s Creed III have been enjoying the alternate-history version of American history told in the three-part DLC tale The Tyranny of King Washington. The first two parts of the story are already out, and today the final portion of the tale can be downloaded for Xbox 360 and PC. The PlayStation 3 version of the content will be available tomorrow, April 24, and the Wii U version will launch on May 16.

Titled “The Redemption,” the latest DLC will see Ratonhnhaké:ton journey to New York and break into Washington’s pyramid-shaped “monarch fortress.” Ubisoft also mentioned something about discovering the “power of the bear.”

To celebrate the game’s announcement, Ubisoft released a trailer today that combines old VHS footage, G.I. Joe-style animation, and gameplay footage into what must be the greatest game trailer released in the past five years:

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon will be assaulting your eyeballs on May 1. It will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The best part – it doesn’t require Far Cry 3 to play. It’s an entirely separate experience that’s a love letter to everything children of the 80s grew up with.