Far Cry 5 Launching on February 27

Ubisoft Toronto has announced that they will be working with Ubisoft Montreal in the creation of Far Cry 5, to be released on February 27.  The game takes place in Hope County, Montana, controlled by The Project at Eden’s Gate.

Far Cry 5 will be released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.  We're looking forward to hearing more at their E3 conference this year.  Check out the announcement trailer below.

Discover the world of Hope County, this idyllic place home to a community of freedom-loving people and a fanatical doomsday cult which has been quietly infiltrating every aspect of daily life. Far Cry 5 will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC on February 27th, 2018. More info: www.farcrygame.com

Ubisoft Toronto is thrilled to collaborate with Ubisoft Montreal on Far Cry 5. Can’t wait to share more! https://t.co/WqshYiAB2d

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) May 26, 2017

Let's Play - Embers of Mirrim - Out Today On PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC

The gang over at Creative Bytes Studios hooked my up with a Embers of Mirrim code, so here is my quick video review/impressions on it. The game is out today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Embers of Mirrim from Creatie Bytes Studios is out on PS4, Xbox One, and PC today! Here's what I thought about it after beating the game.

Let's Play NBA Playgrounds - Patreon Bonus Video

This video was a bonus one for Patreon's. NBA Playgrounds is pretty fun, but needs a few tweaks.

NBA Playgrounds is out and we play the Switch version! This video was an early video for Patreon's

Let's Play - Sword Coast Legends

We're back playing more Sword Coast Legends, while also talking Ubisoft.

We're back with another Sword Coast Legends from Digital Extremes and n-Space. You can check out the first video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ql4J6tWYZA&t This time we're talking about Ubisoft, and their upcoming big games for next year. Website: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/torontogamedevs Patreon: https://patreon.com/torontogamedevs Store: https://designbyhumans.com/shop/TorontoGameDevs

Embers of Mirrim From Creative Bytes Studios Out Later This Month

Announced earlier this year, Creative Bytes Studios' Embers of Mirrim will be coming out to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam May 23rd.

To save their world from an alien threat, two proud races must set aside their differences and come together... literally. www.EmbersOfMirrim.com Embers of Mirrim is an adventure-platformer featuring a mystical creature with the ability to split into light and dark embers, each independently controlled by the analog sticks.

As you can see from the gameplay above, Embers of Mirrim is an adventure platformer, where you play as a mystical creature able to split. You can check out the PlayStation blog, where Design Director Frank Knezic went over a little bit about developing the "splitting" mechanic in the game:

Embers of Mirrim began as a simple idea. What if a player had the ability to switch back and forth between classic platforming and twin stick controls? We called this core mechanic “splitting:” you start as a traditional platforming character and then ‘split’ into two other characters, each independently controlled with the left and right analog sticks. We ran with this idea and developed it into a simple prototype room (think grey boxes and spheres) to answer some fundamental questions about “splitting:” How does the player decide when to split? What buttons do they use? How and where do the split characters re-combine? How do the split characters move? Is this actually fun?!

We'll have to wait next week to find out how deep the spliting feature goes, but we'll be sure to play it on our Youtube page.

Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry 5, The Crew 2, And South Park Coming From Ubisoft In 2017-2018

Ubisoft had their annual earnings call recently and said that the next Assassin's Creed game, Far Cry 5, The Crew 2, and South Park will be released during their next fiscal year which ends March 31, 2018.

Our friends over at Ubisoft Toronto don't have any new updates on their site, but had previously worked on Assassin's Creed with Unity, and Far Cry with the 4th installment, and Primal. We'll probably have to wait an see until E3 to see these games in action, and which (if any) is Ubisoft Toronto working on specifically.

Steve And Chris Play Games - Mario Kart Battle Mode

Originally available for Patreon's for a week.

Chris and I are playing Mario Kart 8 again! This time trying out battle mode.

Video Game News Time Daily - May 10th, 2017

Another day, another News Time Daily. Remember to subscribe!

Distant got a new trailer and it looks amazing, Mass Effect series put on hold for now? Distant: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/first-look-at-gameplay-for-distant Mass Effect: http://kotaku.com/sources-bioware-montreal-downsized-mass-effect-put-on-1795100285

Video Games News Time Daily - May 9th, 2017

NBA Playgrounds is out and it's getting good reviews, and Shiny Talisman announced Caveman Cliff Crazy! Caveman Cliff Crazy: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/shiny-talisman-creating-a-spinoff-game-to-caveman-cliff Podcast Episode 73: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/podcast/podcast-episode-73-were-back NBA Playgrounds Reviews: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/6a5d0e/nba_playground_review_thread/?utm_content=title&utm_medium=hot&utm_source=reddit&utm_name=NintendoSwitch

User Your Words Out Now On PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam

Funny party game Use Your Words is officially out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam.  Use Your Words is developed by Toronto based Smiling Buddha Games, and has players playing a variety of minigames using their smart phones, or tablets. You can check out the official trailer below, the game is also expected to hit Wii U "soon".

Coming Spring 2017, it's Use Your Words! The party game for funny people and their unfunny friends! Get more info at http://useyourwords.lol Pre-order it for Steam at https://store.useyourwordsgame.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/useyourwords And like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/useyourwordsgameSBG

Party Minigame 'Use Your Words' Coming Next Month

We found out about party game Use Your Words late last year, and now we won't have to wait much longer to play the game on Steam, Xbox One, and PS4. (Wii U users will have to wait a little bit longer it seems).  According to a tweet, players will be able to be funny again April 4th.

Use Your Words is a party multiplayer game which has players using their smart-phones in different minigames (listed below). Check out the trailer below, and see you April 4th!

• Sub The Title: Watch a short clip from a foreign film, then write your own subtitle! Fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 will love making the actors onscreen say whatever they want in a variety of monster movies, martial arts movies, and some just plain weird films from the past.
• Blank-o-Matic: Fill in the blank to complete the sentence! Instead of waiting to have the funniest card in your hand, write an answer that matches your sense of humor! We've hired some of the funniest writers around to set up the jokes perfectly so that even Grandpa can crack off a zinger or two.
• EXTRA, EXTRA!: Write a hilarious caption or clickbait headline for a ridiculous photo, in a take on the classic "caption this" game!
• Survey Says: Go with your gut in this rapid-fire game show style "lightning round"!

We're releasing April 4th on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Steam!
(Wii U coming soon!) pic.twitter.com/nSWGGgtgtU

— Use Your Words (@UseYourWords) March 24, 2017

Coming Spring 2017, it's Use Your Words! The party game for funny people and their unfunny friends! Get more info at http://useyourwords.lol Pre-order it for Steam at https://store.useyourwordsgame.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/useyourwords And like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/useyourwordsgameSBG

Cellar Door Games Announces Full Metal Furies

Cellar Door Games has announced that Full Metal Furies will be coming in 2017.  They are the creators who brought us Rogue Legacy, which won the Best PlayStation Vita Game in 2014 on IGN.

Full Metal Furies is an RPG-laden action brawler for up to four players.  It is not an average brawler; this game has four character classes with their own skills and attacks, and a unique approach to cooperative play where certain enemies can only be damaged by certain players, requiring teamwork and communication.  Even single player mode allows for you to swap classes.

It will be available on Xbox One and Windows 10, and allows Xbox Play Anywhere and Cross Play support, meaning one purchase of the game will allow you to play both on your console and on Windows 10.

Check out the trailer here:

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes FULL METAL FURIES, a brand new team-based brawler where cooperation is essential. Play with up to four friends in an alternate timeline where Titans still rule, and the world is on the brink of war.

Let's Play Starwhal

Chris and I are back! We're taking a break from For Honor to play some Starwahl which was developed in Ottawa from Breakfall. Check it out below and subscribe!

Were' back, a nd taking a break from For Honor to play some Starwhal on PS4. Check out the video, and let us know what you think. Remember to subscribe and leave a comment! Website: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/torontogamedevs Patreon: patreon.com/torontogamedevs Store: designbyhumans.com/shop/TorontoGameDevs/

Graceful Explosion Machine Coming To Nintendo Switch This April

Nintendo had an indie game showcase for upcoming indie games coming to Switch, and Toronto's own Graceful Explosion Machine was shown.. It was also confirmed that the game, while previous just noted as "launch window" has been given an April timeframe. It was also confirmed that the game will support HD Rumble. Once we have the final date, we'll let you know!

Discover some of the unique and innovative experiences world-class indie developers have in store for Nintendo Switch during the Nindies Showcase. 00:10 - SteamWorld Dig 2 02:05 - What the Nindies Are All About 02:52 - Yooka-Laylee 04:09 - Overcooked!

Ubisoft Canada Recaps ‘For Honor: Live Billboard Battle’

On February 11th, Ubisoft Canada hosted the Battle for Canada to celebrate the launch of For Honor. The also released a video recapping the days events:

On February 11, 2017, a war between Samurai, Knights and Vikings erupted across Canada. Canadians across the land battled each other in a bid to conquer Canada’s most coveted billboard. Their exploits were then transformed into this animated tale.

On February 11, 2017, a war between Samurai, Knights and Vikings erupted across Canada. Canadians across the land battled each other in a bid to conquer Canada's most coveted billboard. Their exploits were then transformed into this animated tale.

When it was all said and done, the Knight faction walked away taking over Canada. For Honor is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. I've been playing it, and putting up some videos on YouTube which you can check out.