Ubisoft rakes in the cash, courtesy of Watch Dogs

11 July 2014
Watch-Dogs

Ubisoft said its “action-adventure sensation” Watch Dogs is helping propel revenues, which soared to $490 million – that’s R5.2 billion here in SA – in the first three months of its financial year starting April.

The French company, whose sales were boosted by the popularity of the new game on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, and PC, posted an increase of 374 percent between April and June, a statement said.

Watch Dogs was the main driver of that income. The game has sold more than eight million copies since its launch in May.

The title – launched as a contender to Rockstar Games’ “Grand Theft Auto” series – features a highly-skilled computer hacker who seeks revenge for the death of his niece. It cost 70 million euros (just over R1 billion) to make.

Written with Sapa

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  1. cryax
    12.07.2014 at 22:19

    Over Hyped game was very average, Does not even to gta v

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