Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier News

Publisher says it plans to capitalize on next-gen consoles and the rise in free-to-play gaming; company's first quarter sales rise 27.2% on Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.

No movement in the top three last week as Lego Batman 2 sees its fourth week in first; new release Inversion misses out on a chart position.

Lego Batman 2 beats newcomer The Amazing Spider-Man in comic-book contest for number one; strong Vita sales propel Metal Gear Solid HD Collection into top 10; Spec Ops hits at three.

Two patches since Tuesday release still leave multiple game-stopping issues, according to support forums.

Lego Batman 2 claims the top spot while new release Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor fails to chart.

Euro fever helps FIFA 12 reclaim the top spot for a ninth time this year, overhauling Ghost Recon.

Cowen & Co. firm reveals first-month sales figures for Blizzard's new dungeon crawler, Rockstar's shooter; sales downturn expected through holiday season.

The top three were unchanged, with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier continuing to hold the top spot for a third consecutive week.

UK retailers post listings for Vita versions of Assassin's Creed 3 and unannounced Ghost Recon title; both titles listed to be due this year.

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier knocks Max Payne from the top spot, with two other new entries also making it into the top four.

Test run of new shooter's multiplayer mode runs until May 2, open to PS Plus subscribers, some preorders, and Xbox 360 Splinter Cell Conviction owners.

Ubisoft's squad-based shooter hitting Windows machines three weeks after console debut; constant Internet connection not required.

Supposed 2012 release schedule indicates new entries in Assassins' Creed, Splinter Cell, and Prince of Persia franchises due later this year; Just Dance Final Party also rumored.

Ubisoft's squad-based shooter now expected May 22 in North America, May 24 in UK; extra development time to be used to "refine the experience"; PC launch at a later date.

Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Target say Ubisoft's newest tactical shooter lining up in early March.

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier studio signs on David Votypka as new senior creative director following closure of Homefront dev.

Ubisoft narrows launch window for its upcoming military shooter, dates reveals Xbox 360-exclusive multiplayer test.

Unorthodox spin-off to WWII shooter franchise anchors a lineup including Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Just Dance, and more.

343 Studios launching new Master Chief-led trilogy holiday 2012; original Halo update coming Nov. 15; Forza 4 due October 11; Star Wars Kinect, Fable: The Journey shown; full video inside.