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Ubisoft's Battle Tag launches assault on Texas tomorrow, Canada next week

Andrew Yoon — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:00:00 EST

One of Ubisoft's more bizarre products at E3, Battle Tag, finally has a release date. In Texas and Canada. And, as of writing, only Texas and Canada. Ubisoft's self-described "hybrid" toy/game lets you recreate a laser tag experience at home, but with a number of game-inspired twists. There are health packs, ammo crates, and multiple game modes, customizable via an included PC app. For more info on how the setup process works, check out our video preview.

The two player "Starter Pack" will be available for $129.99. The Canadian release is set for November 22, exclusively at Zellers and on Ubisoft's official website. Texas will serve as a "test release" for the US market, with fifteen Toys R Us stores in Houston and Austin to begin selling the toys tomorrow.

Ubisoft has created an action-packed trailer of lots of people having fun with the Battle Tag gear, which we've embedded after the break. Provided you live in Texas or Canada, and have lots of money to spare, maybe you'll be able to join in on the fun as well. Call your local store to see if it's one of the fifteen.

Gallery: Battle Tag (11/18/10)

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Preview: Battle Tag

Andrew Yoon — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:40:00 EST

Okay, it's definitely not a video game. However, Ubisoft's Battle Tag is a lot of fun. Basically, it's Ubisoft's game-inspired take on laser tag. Like in laser tag, you'll have to suit up and aim an electronic gun at vests worn by your opponents. There's a good deal of customization of which you can take advantage, and the Battle Tag software makes it easy to register the guns and various "power-ups." (The software is currently PC-only, with the possibility of consoles and mobile later down the line.)

For example, if you want to get more ammo for your gun, you can place various ammo boxes throughout your environment. Tap the gun to the plastic ammo box, and your gun registers more ammo. Low on health? Do the same thing. There are specific "targets" you'll be able to place throughout the environment as well. Using the software, you'll be able to customize your own game type, while tweaking play time, player health, etc.

Unfortunately, we weren't able to properly test the range of the Battle Tag system at Ubisoft's press area. That's something we hope to rectify once Battle Tag ships later this year.

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Ubisoft announces Battle Tag (which is not a video game)

Justin McElroy — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:55:00 EST

Filed under: Weird But True, Opinions, New In Pop Culture

The capabilities of modern consoles are constantly expanding but "laser tag scorekeeper" is one we never expected. Ubisoft just announced Battle Tag for this year, a game-- err ... application that keeps track of a laser tag game you play with included blasters and hit-detecting vests. Near as we can tell, it's a real laser tag game, but your expensive game console (platforms are unannounced) keeps score for you.

Kentia Hall: Gone but not forgotten.

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