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More HAWX DLC, 'Supremacy' flies onto 360, PS3

by Justin McElroy { Jun 12th 2009 at 10:15AM }

Hey, did you know Ubisoft is still releasing DLC for HAWX? We know, we're as surprised as you are! And apparently this latest pack, "Supremacy," is even pricier than usual at $9.99. But don't worry, it's a greatest hits package, with all of the planes released for the game so far lumped into one big chunk.

After the break, we've got a collection of letters, numbers and acronyms that apparently represent some of the planes you'll find if you download "Supremacy." For the rest of us? We've got pictures.

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Dah! HAWX DLC goes Russian

by Xav de Matos { May 20th 2009 at 6:00PM }

Let's just say it before you do ... old! Over a month ago, we spotted signs of future DLC for Tom Clancy's HAWX and were proven correct when Ubisoft revealed the US Eagles pack at the beginning of May. Although we knew aircraft from Russia was next on the list, we've waited patiently. Today, we wait no more.

Ubisoft has finally confirmed a new DLC pack for Tom Clancy's HAWX en route to the Xbox 360 and PS3. The Russian Falcons pack clocks in at 400

/ $4.99, adds five new flying, killing machine variations and is available now. If you'll excuse us, we need to translate this Kenny Loggins album into Russian.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWX - Russian Falcons

New HAWX DLC revealed (again)

by Xav de Matos { May 6th 2009 at 10:00PM }

Ubisoft has revealed new DLC for Tom Clancy's HAWX is on the way, but some might call the announcement old news. When Ubisoft sent us images of its first DLC pack -- titled European Assault -- last month, it also attached two additional folders of aircraft images; one labeled US Eagles and the other marked Russian Falcons. At the time, deductive reasoning told us the two folders were hints at future DLC; today our theories were proven to be correct.

The US Eagles DLC for Tom Clancy's HAWX is set to hit the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store tomorrow. The pack will set ace pilots back 400

/ $4.99 and includes five aircraft variations, from the sleek and stealthy A-12 Avenger to the battle hardened F-4 Phantom II (pictured). Now, we eagerly await the release details for the Russian Falcons DLC.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWX - US Eagles

Ubisoft: full-year sales up 14% in 2008

by JC Fletcher { Apr 29th 2009 at 3:51PM }

Ubisoft announced its financial results (PDF link) for fiscal 2008 (which ended on March 31, 2009), and for the most part news (or Newz, if you prefer) is good. Full-year sales for 2008 grew to €1.058 billion, up 14% over last year's €928 million total.

The company explained the strong results of its last quarter with "a continued very strong showing" for its Wii lineup, including Raving Rabbids TV Party, Shaun White Snowboarding Road Trip, and My Fitness Coach. One million units each of Shaun White (not just limited to the Wii version), Tom Clancy's HAWX and the Petz and Imagine games were shipped to retailers in Q4.

Ubisoft's sales target for the 2009 fiscal year is €1.1 billion. It expects the first quarter sales of 2009 to be weaker than 2008's, due to the relative lack of major releases (Q1 2008 included Haze and Assassin's Creed on PC), with growth to occur in the second half of the year.

Source (PDF document)

Ubisoft dates first HAWX DLC, leaX upcoming content

by Xav de Matos { Apr 21st 2009 at 4:30PM }

Ubisoft just swooped in and let us know that Tom Clancy's HAWX will soon receive a fresh delivery of planes direct from Europe. The European Assault Pack DLC launches on April 23 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 -- priced at 400

and $4.99, respectively -- and includes six new vehicle variations from the "robust" Saab-37 Viggen to the FB-22 prototype bomber.

Along with the press release, Ubisoft sent us a gaggle of images for the content... as well as images for content that wasn't announced. A folder marked Russian Falcons included images of five yet-to-be-announced aircraft and a folder titled US Eagles revealed another five, including the sleek A-12 Avenger. HAWX fans should keep their discs handy, as it looks like this one is getting a few more upgrades in the near future.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWK - European Assault DLC

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWX - Russian Falcons
- Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWX - US Eagles

Upload a HAWX video to YouTube, win prizes

by Andrew Yoon { Mar 17th 2009 at 1:45PM }

Ubisoft's HAWX is one of the few PS3 games that take advantage of one of the systems' most under-utilized features: YouTube video uploads. You can record footage from the game and upload it directly to YouTube -- and now, with a new contest from Ubisoft, you have more reason to give this feature a try.

To enter the contest, players must simply upload a video, up to two minutes in length, to the video sharing service. You can only use the in-game upload feature; you cannot edit the video on a PC, for example. The title of the video must also follow this format: "HAWX UPLOAD CONTEST [PSN ID]." There's no limit to how many videos can be submitted, but prizes are limited to one per person.

The top three most viewed videos until the end of March will each receive a Saitek Aviator Flight Stick. For full details on the contest, click here.

Confirmed: NXE update on Xbox 360 game discs

by David Hinkle { Mar 4th 2009 at 4:40PM }

There was a rumor floating around today about NXE shipping on Xbox 360 game discs (via MCV) and, as you can imagine, we were surprised. So we put in a question to Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, who confirmed that Microsoft has begun including NXE with Xbox 360 games.

As to whether Tom Clancy's HAWX and 2K Sports' MLB2K9 will be the first games to feature the NXE update -- as the rumor suggested -- Major Nelson could not confirm. But, from here on out, expect the update to be included on all retail game discs.

PS3's H.A.W.X. supports YouTube video uploads

by Dustin Burg { Mar 4th 2009 at 4:00PM }

Thanks to the H.A.W.X. development blog, we just learned that the Playstation 3 version of Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. will support YouTube video uploads. It's a feature that'll really showcase the game's satellite-generated landscapes.

Embedded above is a video demo of the new uploading system and, from our brief analysis, the entire process looks relatively easy. Simply record a short jet-fighter clip -- featuring some amazing dogfighting, a few barrel rolls and lots of "pew-pew-pew" action -- and then log in and upload to YouTube in game. No computer required!

Now, if only we could find a reason and a way to integrate H.A.W.X. into our Twitter feed ...

$100 million GeoEye satellite used to map Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.

by Xav de Matos { Feb 27th 2009 at 10:20PM }

GeoEye's $100 million dollar commercial-use satellite imagery system will serve as the backdrop for Ubisoft's upcoming air-combat title, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. The Washington D.C.-based company -- that supplies data for Google Earth, among others -- allowed Ubisoft access to satellites 423 miles high to photograph real-world locations for the game's multiple missions. How powerful can a 423 mile high satellite be? The GeoEye-1 satellite that launched in September has the capacity to see objects on the ground that are just 16 inches long.

VP of communications at GeoEye, Mark Brender, told Venture Beat that using such a sophisticated technology to map H.A.W.X. will help in "immersing the player in the experience" rather than using "cartoon maps." So, a South Park, Colorado, mission cannot be confirmed at this time.

PSN Thursday: Killzone 2 demo available for all

by Jem Alexander { Feb 26th 2009 at 7:45PM }

Didn't preorder Killzone 2? Your time to try the game out has finally come. Unless you've already grabbed it from the European store, that is. Other than that, there's plenty of downloadable content, a new episode of Pulse and a Killzone 2 video guide. PSP owners have a new game, some DLC for Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero? and some new themes.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

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European PSN releases for February 26

by Jem Alexander { Feb 26th 2009 at 2:15PM }

Today's update is slightly disappointing, but at least there's a playable demo of HAWX. There's also the normal DLC for your rhythm games but, sadly, no sign of any LittleBigPlanet DLC. PSP owners have two full games to purchase and SCEE might finally have got their pricing right. Street Fighter IV players who might want a new look for their favorite character also have the opportunity of buying new costumes.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

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Mega64 guys are airplanes, thanks to H.A.W.X.

by Justin McElroy { Feb 25th 2009 at 9:30AM }

Though it may lack the mind-melting insanity of their first H.A.W.X. effort and definitely lacks the paper-thinly-veiled homoeroticism, there's still a simple pleasure in watching the Mega64 team recreate every toddler's favorite pastime: Pretending to be an airplane.

Of course, few toddlers are grown men, let alone grown men doing it while wearing military uniforms in public. But when you see the joy they bring ... well, it's hard to judge them too harshly.

[Thanks, Willzay]

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Trophies: Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 15th 2009 at 11:25AM }

Tom Clancy takes to the skies in HAWX. Here are the Trophies.

View Trophy List | Visit Trophy Portal

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Mega64's mantastic H.A.W.X. ad serves up L.O.L.Z.

by JC Fletcher { Feb 11th 2009 at 3:39PM }

Even if you have no idea what H.A.W.X is (it's about Tom Clancy flying airplanes, right?), Mega64's promotional video for the game is a delight. As is often the case for most Mega64 videos, we don't want to say too much about the content and risk ruining your special memory of seeing it for the first time. We will say that the group has managed to make a video that is manlier than even the Tom Clanciest game.

Chances are, one question will be dominating your thoughts after you watch this: where can I get that song? Good news! Anticipating the riotous clamor for the background music, the Mega64 boys have made an MP3 available at their site.

HAWX demo barrel rolls onto Xbox Live Feb. 11

by Xav de Matos { Feb 9th 2009 at 4:29PM }

As the late, great, Kenny Loggins once sang, "Ride into the Danger Zone!" What? Kenny Loggins isn't dead? Awkward. Moving on... On February 11, a demo for Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. will hit the Xbox Live Marketplace for Live Gold members.

The demo, which tracks experience and includes three unlockable fighters to test ~~drive~~ fly, allow up to four Mavericks to play cooperatively. It sports two missions for the upcoming air-combat game: Operation - Off Certification, one of the game's training missions that showcases maneuvers and tactics used throughout the adventure, and Operation - Glass Hammer, another training mission that teaches pilots how to blow stuff up in the air and on land. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. lands in stores this March.