After a year pocked by disastrous launches and questionable DLC plans, Ubisoft needed to make a good impression with this year’s E3. After all, 2014 saw Ubisoft poised to supplant EA as the Worst Company in the World. Thankfully, their 2015 press conference went swimmingly, anchored by consummate performer and apparently annual host Aisha Tyler. The big games that were expected showed up, and there were even a few surprises.
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