News Archive
Malmöfestivalen event cancelled
2010-08-25
We sadly have to inform all our fans that the competition planned for tonight on the main stage at Malmöfestivalen has been cancelled. Not even Massive can control the weather gods and the strong winds are causing problems for the big screens and other equipment by the main stage.
So, if you want to get your dose of World in Conflict tonight you will have to log on to Massgate and deploy your own troops!
Holiday Wishes From Massive
2009-12-18
The Holidays are soon upon us and the Massive staff will take a few days of well earned vacation. This has been a very exciting year for Massive and we look forward to what 2010 will bring!
So to all our fans, friends and Ubisoft colleagues across the world…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Member of Parliament visits Massive
2009-09-17
Ubisoft Massive recently received a visit from Luciano Astudillo, a Member of Parliament and champion of the creative industry in Sweden. Mr Astudillo was here for several hours talking to CEO David Polfeldt and VP of Operations Fredrik Rundqvist about the industry in general, what the future can hold and what Swedish companies need to remain competitive on the international market. Mr Astudillo also received a tour of the studio where he got to talk to some of the employees.
The visit was inspiring for both sides and Mr Astudillo even went as far as writing about it on his blog and on one of the Facebook groups he runs called “Kreativt Sverige” (Creative Sweden).
Yves Guillemot visits Massive
2009-09-08
Massive was honored yesterday by a visit from Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft Entertainment. The purpose of the visit was to meet the people working at the studio and the Nordic office. Mr Guillemot also spent some time with representatives from Malmö city, Malmö University and Region Skåne. Various topics where touched upon, including R&D and potential future collaborations.
The meeting was followed by a short press conference with representatives from Swedish media.
Some of the media coverage can be found on SVT and Sydsvenskan
.World in Conflict Behind the Scenes pt 6
2009-07-27
The 6th and final part of "World in Conflict - Behind the scenes" has been released. This time focusing on some of the advisors that helped the team during the development process.
World in Conflict Behind the Scenes pt 5
2009-07-20
The 5th part of "World in Conflict - Behind the scenes" has been released. This time we have a look at the technology behind the game.
World in Conflict Behind the Scenes pt 4
2009-07-13
The 4th part of "World in Conflict - Behind the scenes" has been released. This time we have a look at the cinematics of the game and how they were produced.
World in Conflict Behind the Scenes pt 3
2009-07-06
The third part of the Behind The Scenes series covering the development of "World in Conflict" has been released today. The film is focused on graphics and art direction.
World in Conflict awarded "Best Nuclear Explosions in Games"
2009-07-02
International gaming site IGN recently awarded World in Conflict with the number 1 position in their top ten list of ""Best Nuclear Explosions in Games". Their motivation read:
No game lavishes such attention and detail to nuclear explosions than World in Conflict. Sure, these are tactical nukes that we're dealing with, not the bigger, city-killing warheads. However, the execution is so perfect, from the initial blinding flash of light to the angry, billowing, mushrooming cloud rising high into the sky. This is a game where nukes fly back and forth during a single match, resulting in fireworks galore.
The entire article can be found on IGN. A recently released behind the scenes video from the production of World in Conflict explains the how the nuke was made. The behind the scenes movies can be seen here.
World in Conflict Behind the Scenes pt 2
2009-06-29
The second part of the Behind The Scenes series covering the development of "World in Conflict" has been released today. The film is focused on graphics and art direction.
World in Conflict Update 11 is live!
2009-06-22
Update 11 for "World in Conflict" has now been released! The update contains four new maps, balancing changes and bug fixes. Details on Update 11 can be found here.
The first in a series of Behind The Scenes films covering the development of "World in Conflict" has also been released today. The film can be seen below or be downloaded here.
Network Innovation features Massive in newsletter
2009-06-18
Ubisoft Massive was recently featured in Swedish company Network Innovations newsletter. The article was focused on Wacom products and how they were put to use in the company.
Lead Artist and Art Director Rodrigo Cortes is quoted saying: ”When I started working in the industry 10 years ago most artists didn't have pen tablets, but today it's a given. The games we develop become more and more realistic and increasingly advanced, leading to high technical demands. There are no other alternatives today - Wacoms pen tablets are needed to draw, create and sculpture in 3D”.
The full article, in Swedish, can be found here.
World in Conflict update 11 gets a beta test
2009-05-08
There is currently a beta test running where "World in Conflict" players from around the world can help evaluate the upcoming update for the game. The participants also get a chance to comment on the four new downloadable maps that will be made available with the update.
For more informaiton on the update, the beta and the new maps visit www.massgate.net.
Massive employees talk about working in the games industry
2009-04-14
The Swedish gaming site FZ had a series of articles over the Easter holidays about what it is like to work in the games industry. A handful of Massive employees were featured in the series and talk about their experiences working with art, programming, sound and project manegement.
The articles, in Swedish, can be found here:
Working as artist
Working as programmer
Working as sound designer
Working as producer
Soviet Assault reviews are in!
2009-03-17
Press from all over the world have started to review the game and it is looking good so far! IGN recently published their review of the Complete edition, giving it 9 out of 10 and an "Editors Choice Award".
"The characters are strong, the cut-scenes well-directed and written, and the way the resource system, unit production, and special abilities are integrated and streamlined provides for some accessible, energetic gameplay that's even better online."
- IGN, Charles Onyett
The full review can be found here.
Soviet Assault has been launched!
2009-03-12
The much anticipated “Soviet Assault” mini-expansion is now available in stores worldwide! “Soviet Assault” brings one new campaign, two multiplayer maps and a ton of improvements to the highly acclaimed strategy game “World in Conflict”. The mini-expansion is available under the name “World in Conflict: Soviet Assault” or as a part of a bundled product with the original game called “World in Conflict: Complete”.
This intense and stunning CGI trailer was also released to signify the launch of the game.
The studio has also been subject to several press visits in connection with the launch and one of them was Gamereactor TV. They produced a two piece feature program about Massive Entertainment, which can be viewed here.
We look forward to the coming days as more and more people will get to experience the “Soviet Assault”!
New Soviet Assault trailer!
2009-03-06
We are close to the launch of the highly anticipated "World in Conflict - Soviet Assault" and today saw the release of a brand new trailer. This one introduces the games characters and gives the viewer a taste of the games intense and dramatic story.
Go view the trailer now at IGN or Fragzone!
New maps released for World in Conflict
2009-02-26
The World in Conflict team is very proud to announce the release of two new maps from the community: "Airport" and "Bocage". "Airport", a domination map made by Luva, brings the war to a beautiful large airport area while Slepnyrl’s tug of war map "Bocage" takes us back to a battlefield with a great historical background.
The maps can be automatically downloaded logging on to Massgate in the game. For more information visit our forums at www.massgate.net.
New Soviet Assault CGI trailer!
2009-02-20
Another trailer for "World in Conflict: Soviet Assault" has just been released. The CGI trailer was produced by our in-house cinematics team and can be found at Gametrailers.com by following this link.
"World in Conflict: Soviet Assault" is scheduled for release this March.
World In Conflict World Championship
2009-02-20
Massive Entertainment together with the Electronic Sports League (ESL) are proud to announce the World in Conflict World Championship!
There will be two 5v5 tournaments running simultaneously!:
- One “Pro” tournament where clans will fight for the title of World in Conflict World Champions and the chance to win powerful processors from Intel.
- One “Fun” tournament where new players and old players returning from a longer break can compete and the winners are guaranteed to get loads of sweet World in Conflict loot such as Hoodies, fur caps, mousepads, t-shirts, and much more!
Interested players can head over to Massgate or the World Championship website for more information.
Sign up for the “Pro” tournament here.
Sign up for the “Fun” tournament here.
