Call of Juarez prequel set in Civil War

Ubisoft just announced it’s going to publish a prequel to Call of Juarez.

The game, titled Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, will be set in part during the Civil War, which is definitely different from the usual settings.

Here’s what Ubisoft Canada general manager Olivier Ernst said in a statement: “Call of Juarez was well received by gamers and critics. We’re confident this new collaboration with Techland will bring an even bigger and better adventure to fans of shooters and the lawless Wild West.”

Ubisoft said Bound in Blood will transport players from “a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico.”

Far Cry 2 sells a million

Hit-video game Far Cry 2 has reached the million mark.
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, the first-person shooter game has sold more than one million units worldwide. It’s been on store shelves for three weeks.
“The holiday quarter is off to a solid start with the successful launch of Far Cry 2,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “The game is well on track to achieve our expectations for the year.”
The open-world game is known for its lush landscapes and the ability to create levels. The second instalment takes place in a war-torn African state.
The game is available for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.