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Ooh la la: Ubisoft assets exposed

Company says info leak could have "serious implications" for dev calendar; file said to contain information on unannounced games including next Prince of Persia, Splinter Cell.

Confidentiality and the Internet do not mix. Late last night, a savvy surfer discovered a 2GB file from Ubisoft's FTP site featuring assets and images that Ubisoft did not want to see go public. So what did the person do? He or she posted the information on the popular public gaming message board Gaming-Age Forums.

The forum roamers are having a field day with the information, working together to post the alleged screens and information as quickly as they can. Ubisoft, on the other hand, is anything but jovial.

In an official statement from Ubisoft, the company said, "We are clearly displeased that confidential information from Ubisoft has been distributed on the internet. The publication of this type of information can only be harmful to the game development process and we will take all steps necessary to prevent this from happening in the future. We are still investigating the events that lead to this information leak and at this time have no further comment."

The file has since been removed from Ubisoft's servers, but GAF member "element," who made the original post, listed the following games with assets in the file (taken verbatim):

Assassins Creed
Farcry 2
Farcry PSP
Farcry Wii
Lost
Naruto
OpenSeason
Prince of Persia
RB6: Vegas
Rocky PSP
Splinter Cell 4
Splinter Cell 5
Surf's Up
Star Wars PSP
Shaun White (Snowboarding game)
TMNT
TMNT GBA

Dissecting the thread yields some screenshots and concept art, as well as possible names for upcoming games like Splinter Cell Conviction and Naruto 360.

While Ubisoft has admitted the leak, the company has not confirmed any of the titles or information.

122 Comments

  • walrus8303

    Posted Nov 5, 2006 3:03 pm GMT

    I heard the leak was 2GB where is the rest of it?

  • Sanguis_Malus

    Posted Sep 28, 2006 5:26 am GMT

    Its hardly shocking news that Ubisoft are wanting to make more millions, by already laying the groundwork for developing some more sequels to their most popular franchises.

    Interesting about the 360 and PC only SplinterCell 5 though........hmmm.
    Far Cry was fantastic on the Xbox so another game in this series will be welcome !

  • ChiefFreeman

    Posted Sep 27, 2006 4:40 pm GMT

    What's the big deal? It's just a bunch of pretty concept art. Was anyone NOT expecting another Splinter Cell or Prince or Persia? I was surprised by Far Cry 2 though. I hope its for console and a direct sequel to the first game. Yeaaaa.

  • K_nut

    Posted Sep 24, 2006 7:24 pm GMT

    Here are a few mirrors for some of the pics.

    1: http://www.savefile.com/files/103091

    2: http://rapidshare.de/files/34343053/UBISOFT_-_Leaked_Pics.zip.html

    3 (this may be very slow/not work): http://www.sendmefile.com/00466626

    4 (torrent): http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3529019/UBISOFT_-_Leaked_Pics

  • ZeroWil

    Posted Sep 24, 2006 10:40 am GMT

    That Prince of Persia game must've been for the Wii. And WHAT?!
    Splinter Cell 5?!
    I'd say Sam is convicted of disobeying NSA in Double Agent. Since you can choose to kill a guy NSA needs alive. I'm not sure. Interesting though.

  • Mieloo

    Posted Sep 24, 2006 4:19 am GMT

    http://www.esnips.com/doc/16e5470b-c5c5-4ce8-a62e-a173cf43bae9/Ubisoft-Leaked-Pics.torrent

  • ChowsSN

    Posted Sep 23, 2006 8:41 am GMT

    Splinter Cell 5...say whattttt...looks like this series will go on forever awesome.

  • _Sam_

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 5:51 pm GMT

    If I got that information, I wouldn't have leaked it

  • HXCDEW

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 2:08 pm GMT

    Ubisoft probably did it themselves for some free publicity, depending on whether the leaked content is really confidential type... if not, well Ubi you got pwnd.

  • evolutionex

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 12:20 pm GMT

    Hehe! I Didn't Know Ubisoft were as stupid as EA. Remember, they too left the"Tiger Unlocker" for BW2 on their FTP. and now the thing is available everywhere on web. the Tiger Unlocker was suppose to be supplied only with the BW Special Editions. i agree with peterevansuk, ow3ed!

  • purplemonkey87

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 11:44 am GMT

    owned.

  • Khoo1992

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 10:38 am GMT

    wow

  • Big_Will

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 10:23 am GMT

    oops...

  • Octagon

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 9:31 am GMT

    naruto 360, yay

  • MedevilDragon

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 8:58 am GMT

    I hope that Far Cry 2 will be more like the original PC game, the Instincts games are just boring, run shoot, run, shoot, run again, shoot more, End.

  • aldrenar47

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 8:47 am GMT

    Where's Splinter Cell 8 and Prince of Persia 9? They are keeping secrets!!!

  • Stiler

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 8:11 am GMT

    Covkilla, the link I had for the pics has been taken down since yesterday morning. The link was here:
    http://poplegacy.planets.gamespy.com/PoP_NewGallery/index.php

    You can see where it says, "Prince of persia: Zero" but the pictures are no longer there. I'm assuming ubisoft had them pull them like most other places.


    Basically the prince looked like a young european style guy instead of middle eastern like he always has in both the original pop games and ubisoft's previous pop games.

  • The_Weekend

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 7:57 am GMT

    Internal plot ? A new means of self-advertising?! hahahhaha ... tricky!

  • princeofgames90

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 7:06 am GMT

    AS i can see cool titles are here saw where is the problem then and i cant understand whats the damege that can happen from this leek

  • Terran499

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 6:30 am GMT

    Thats putting it to the man. Don't make us wait. Tell us advance so we can put $$ away.

  • scythe0925

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 6:10 am GMT

    Seriously, wher'es that link @???!?!??!

  • GFofgaming

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 6:01 am GMT

    Too bad it had to happen to Ubi.

  • azizrulez

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 5:08 am GMT

    wow some really awesome titles there

  • LorenaLarue

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 4:14 am GMT

    Oh dear.

  • nestea_king

    Posted Sep 22, 2006 12:40 am GMT

    YEAAAAAAAAAAAH GOOOOOOOOOOOOO NARUTOOOOOOOOOO!!!

  • AbuSharkas8

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 11:32 pm GMT

    Far Cry 2? Hope it's for PC too

  • kahonee

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 10:52 pm GMT

    Can anyone PLEASE send me the pictures for the new Prince of Persia?! I have been looking for hours and CANNOT find them (and yes I am aware NOW that the images were pulled). So please? Ah yeah, I also heard from these forums that it will be titled "Prince of Persia Zero" due to the file name in the Ubi leak.

  • VegetaMaelstrom

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 10:15 pm GMT

    In a related story, an unidentified Ubisoft employee was found beaten, tarred and feathered outside of Ubisoft's home office. When asked for a comment, the man said "If they think I leaked stuff, they ain't seen nothing yet! Assassin's Creed is coming to the Wii. Yup, you guys heard it here first! Damn, I'm desperate. D'ya think EA is hiring?"

  • Covkilla

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 10:03 pm GMT

    Stiler what are you talking about?! i'd like to see some proof of this.

  • McDog3

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 9:44 pm GMT

    No surprises there......

  • Sergsky

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 8:43 pm GMT

    Why are they worried? No surprise here, only obvious sequels.

  • bminns

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 8:40 pm GMT

    ouch thats gotta hurt for ubisoft

  • Stiler

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 8:24 pm GMT

    I saw the price of persia art, and he looks freaking WHITE!

    The prince shouldn't be white, he should look arabic or such.

  • MrWiggles0

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 7:38 pm GMT

    Ha, that sucks for ubisoft

  • Spectre-123

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 7:21 pm GMT

    Hope Splinter Cell 5 comes out on PC too

  • ElectrolightSH

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 7:16 pm GMT

    I guess i wont get a chance to download that file, i'm so sad right now.

  • ElementalFire

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 7:09 pm GMT

    Come on, give us a link! I want more POP info!

  • Erg_the_Noid

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 6:58 pm GMT

    The big news here is ... wait for it...
    Some more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games...!
    Is there really a demand for this stuff...?

    They were only marginally cool 15 years ago. Is it just because it's nostalgic now? Someone's been trying for a long time to bring back the TNMT crew... WHY?!

  • ensignro

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 6:53 pm GMT

    Well, GameSpot, why not showing us some pictures then? What about free press? Or did Ubisoft threaten you?

  • joeamis

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 6:03 pm GMT

    Big deal, all it shows is basically sequels. We all knew they were coming lol.

  • billfdcsf

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 5:40 pm GMT

    I got The pics for Pics in time (prince and splinter cell)

  • sniper_99

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 5:34 pm GMT

    Ooh la la totally awesome leak

  • ironwarrior2

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 4:55 pm GMT

    Wow, lots of PSP support. Rocky Legends on Xbox was awesome.

  • comthitnuong

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 4:34 pm GMT

    ooo splintercell

  • TheGreatGoomba

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 4:32 pm GMT

    does this mean Assasin's Creed will be for Wii? Because I'm very hyped for that game!!!!

  • pondarosa

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 4:11 pm GMT

    Wow, what huge news. Xbox magazine revealed that Ubisoft was already working on Splinter Cell 5 earlier this month, while Splinter Cell 4 is coming out next month. None of these are surprising at all. What is the big deal?

  • gagan21

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 4:05 pm GMT

    far cry 2 (the sequel to far cry) and a next gen prince of persia would be awesome , plus a far cry 4 psp even better

  • crippla87

    Posted Sep 21, 2006 3:56 pm GMT

    GOOD companies should release this kind of stuff anyway. Its gonna come out sooner or later. I want it NOW!

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