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Are Ubisoft Leaving The Division To Rot?

After leaving Rainbow Six: Siege to wilt in the corner, it seems Ubisoft are slowly doing the same with The Division. Boring updates and a lack of bug fixes are slowly killing the game. The lack of direction in how to deal with hackers (not to mention the IP{ leaks when using voice chat) in the Dark Zone is also a issue.

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Miguelitons3019d ago

Would be a shame if Ubisoft would leave it to rot, hopefully not!

ThePope3019d ago

Massive, the developer is top notch I don't think they are leaving anything to rot. The issue lies in the fact that you can burn through the content so fast if you try hard enough. That and the lack of true PvP to distract you from the main game. They should really attempt to release content faster or introduce PvP as a stand alone free update ASAP.

jb2273019d ago

I'm predominantly an so gamer so forgive my ignorance on this, but does a game like this live & die off of repetition & any "replayability" garnered through it, or are there any similar games that offered enough of a memorable & impactful experience that gamers would feel like they got their money's worth out of a single cycle of playtime?

As an sp gamer, the games I love are the ones that left a mark on me when I had my first playthrough, and the ones that push me to playthrough again from time to time to recapture that spark. Any game like that & $60 is almost a steal for me. I don't need to get hundreds of hours of play time, I just need to have the hours I sink into it mean something to me. Does The Division offer that or is that rare in the mp space? I know I made memories I'll never forget in Goldeneye & Ive heard of countless memories made in the Halo series, but most of the others seem more like flavor of the week kinda things that just make your console useful for a few weeks, then it's on to the next one. Just a strange gaming experience for me comin from the sp side of things.

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joab7773018d ago

This is the problem with mmo's. It's VERY difficult to keep up with the content....almost impossible. It's money first, and they aren't gonna keep a huge team working on a game for years and years unless it's extremely lucrative. It's better to make another game.

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Garethvk3019d ago

I just spoke to the rep yesterday. He said it is a big game and it will take many time to complete so not to worry there is plenty to come.

rdgneoz33019d ago

If you did "talk to the rep", then "it is a big game and it will take many time to complete so not to worry there is plenty to come" could mean it's a big game with a lot to do (which after 30 isn't really true - 4 challenging missions and 1 horde mode [hard is OK, challenging is impossible trying it legit - lvl 34 yellow shot gunners...]), there is more to come. Or it will take a while to work out the bugs, don't worry, we figured you'd beta test it for us. I'm going with the later, seeing as they seriously don't know how to fix their own game and their community developer streams an incursion run with a group of known glitchers and defends them...

Garethvk3019d ago

I have not had any issues with it. I just wrote him to say that due to travel and being stuck in an area of the game I have not completed it as of yet but so far I am enjoying it and I know there is DLC and more content to come as well as fixes. They see this game as a franchise with multiple titles so I would be shocked if they do not listen to the fans and work to address concerns.

MagicBeanz3018d ago

"it will take many time to complete" LOL.

Lonnie183019d ago

Sure seems like it, why just yesterday I was trying to have a little fun in the DZ and rouges, rouges, over powered rouges in groups of 4 everywhere! Can't even beat the Incursion even with gear level of 174 and a team of 4, what a shame, I really liked The Division even got the plat, but now I think I will not be getting the dlc...

mrmonk3019d ago

I hope not I'm enjoying the game i do hope they fix it soon...I was the same couldn't clear the incursion with 3 friends all between gr 175 & 189 I'm 189.I joined a random squad today via matchmaking they where between gr190 & 200 we stayed in the middle underground & cleared it in half an hour.

N311V3019d ago

Looks to me like they need to lower the difficulty a little. I believe gear will drop from the boss at GS191 which isn't much use if you're already GS190-200. Although most enemies in the hard mode Incursion are purple Veterans, they feel like they have more armor than normal, perhaps that could be lowered.

PixelGateUk3019d ago

The Dark Zone was always going to require fine tuning and moderating, just a shame they couldn't keep up with the pace

Kyizen3019d ago

Nah the issue is the exploit in the new incursions lets people get all the really good gear fast. So then you people these people in the DZ and get owned. It's just not fair to those who don't cheat.

Elda3018d ago

The rouges just makes it annoying when you're trying to farm loot & earn exp.I wish they just had an area for rouges & they could just kill each other all day & night if they choose.

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letsgopal3019d ago (Edited 3019d ago )

No, They aren't. Stop spreading panic.

PixelGateUk3019d ago

Could say the same to you, if i used your logic of 'i disagree, thus i am correct and they are wrong'

BEASELY3018d ago

Sorry, but you're overblowing these small problems. It's a giant product still in its infancy. Hackers? You mean level 90+ in groups of 4? That's not hacking, just mathematics. If there are any "hackers," it's strictly a PC problem, as with all PC games.

Askanison43018d ago

Whaaaat? Stop spreading panic? BUT TEH VIEWS!

How many articles have popped up to the top on here in the last few days all with the same rhetoric? It's all about dem views, people!

Starcommand3018d ago

Askanison4 - cool x-men Reference bro .......regardless of the rhetoric do you not admit that some people could be abusing the system and getting such a high gore skier that when we all hit up the DZ they will just overpower everyone else ?

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Sea of Thieves Developer Rare Now Has a Dedicated Doggo Park

Rare, the developer behind pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, has introduced a dedicated dog park to its studio grounds for employees' good boys and girls.

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CrimsonWing691d 8h ago

Is the industry hurting for money or not?

Hofstaderman1d 8h ago

They belong to XBOX. Its a dog's life....

Chocoburger1d 8h ago

Nice thing they did, but not actually gaming related, not sure why this article was approved. Also strange informing us what game Rare worked on, as if we don't know their legacy.

Tacoboto1d 8h ago

Sorry you hate dog news - here's a game-related headline for you, the latest: "Deathsprint 66 is a hyperviolent freerunner that proves game journos suck at games | Video Gamer"

Yeah we need more headlines like *that* on this site, instead of news about a studio's employee perks.

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Its actually nice to see a story like this instead of the usual doom and gloom but people still moan, anyhow hope these beautiful doggos have a great life.

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GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Really nice story, kudos to Rare.

Mulletino14h ago

I went to look at new apartments and saw only dog parks, no kid parks. We're so screwed.

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Concept Art For Bluepoint's Next Game Spotted In PlayStation Tour Video

A new PlayStation Malaysia tour video shows what looks to be concept art for Bluepoint's next game.

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phoenixwing1d 12h ago

Damn was hoping for a fantasy setting. Looks futuristic

jznrpg1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

I think that’s a screensaver if you look to the right it looks more like a fantasy game and so does the concept art leaked earlier. Who knows though

phoenixwing12h ago

Unless that structure/pillar thingy in the right picture is long forgotten technology it's futuristic.

Name Last Name1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Another shooter? Yawn. Thought the prevous concept looked more fantasy.

shinoff21831d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

I hope not.

just_looken21h ago

With there same look on the right a arena setting this might be live service game #5 from sony

So a live service shooter like concord.....

StormSnooper20h ago

It looks like a fantasy game on the right screen. You are looking at a screensaver.

Goodguy011d 11h ago

Been looking forward to what they have next. Looks interesting.

Eonjay1d 11h ago

Really excited to see them release an original IP

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Looks like my dream of them remaking Metal Gear Solid is over, still cant wait to see what they are cooking up.

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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment

The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 21h ago

Unions in gaming are necessary fr fr

montebristo1d 10h ago

I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.

shinoff21831d 9h ago

Unions are necessary regardless of how you feel. You know how fked the working class would be without them. As if we're not already.

montebristo1d 8h ago

No they aren’t, regardless of how you feel. Unions make zero sense for skill based labor. They are for people who press a button every 10 seconds on an assembly line. “working class” is a made up term. I don’t care about corporations or developers, I just want good games lol. Killing your incentives to appease the lowest common denominator doesn’t lead to great games imo

montebristo1d 3h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

I wasn’t trying to be offensive if I came off that way. The Union is an old mentality and I can see their usefulness but also the danger. We’re in the age of AI and robots and skill based labor. Unions can be dangerous these days. You could replace your entire workforce in one move. Checkmate. Look to the kiosk replacing workers in the 20 dollar minimum wage era.

Well run businesses don’t need unions. If you need a Union that business won’t survive anyway. Unless it’s propped up by the government with corporate welfare (which is the real issue). If you’re not going to spend some on your workers (Amazon, Google) then your welfare is cut off. No tax breaks. All you put together don’t match their wealth and resources, the union is a traditional memory at this point and counterproductive with this new enemy we face. They need a flying elbow from the top ropes. And by “working class is a made up term” I just mean we’re not a class system and even CEO Bobby Kotick puts in a days work lol. Or did.. It’s just a vague term that doesn’t mean anything no offense lol. People say “middle class” but that can change quick right? Up or down. That’s not a “class system”.