Latest Assassin’s Creed News

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  Ubisoft Expects ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ to Sell Less Than ‘AC3′

  Even if Ubisoft has high hopes for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4,’ they’re anticipating lower sales numbers than previous games. What could it mean for the series?

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 201315 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ Trailer Explains Edward Kenway’s Mission

  The latest trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ takes players ‘Under the Black Flag,’ and hints at what will be driving the series’ newest hero to piracy.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Trailer Teases Historical Setting

  The latest trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ sets the stage for the ‘Golden Age of Piracy,’ and the colorful characters players will be meeting.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 13, 20138 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Creative Director Patrice Desilets Fired, Vows to Fight Ubisoft ‘Vigorously’

  Just months after rejoining Ubisoft, former ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Creative Director Patrice Desilets has been fired. But the alleged circumstances have him vowing to fight the company ‘vigorously.’

  by Brian Sipple | May 7, 201310 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Writer Talks Story, Women, and Riches

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ lead scriptwriter Dylan McDevitt explains protagonist Edward Kenway’s complicated relationship with women.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 3, 201314 Comments

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  Ubisoft Responds to Questions About ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Yearly Franchise Fatigue

  While Ubisoft is planning annual ‘Assassin’s Creed’ games from now on, creative director Jean Guesdon has responded to the idea that fans might be getting weary of too-frequent releases.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 2, 20138 Comments

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  Ubi Toronto Working on Future ‘Assassin’s Creed’ & ‘Splinter Cell’; Is ‘AC 5′ in Production?

  Ubisoft Toronto head Jade Raymond has revealed her studio’s collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal on the successor to ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.’ Is ‘Assassin’s Creed 5′ already in development?

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 28, 201311 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ First Gameplay Trailer

  The first look at ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ has arrived, showing the new enemies and mechanics players will be encountering in the Caribbean Sea.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 25, 201313 Comments

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  New ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’ Image Leaks; Retailer Lists October Vita Release

  A second image has leaked online for the mysterious ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’ — this time coinciding with a retailer listing it as a PS Vita game, releasing in October.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 15, 20134 Comments

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  Ubisoft Will Give Pirates the ‘HBO Treatment’ in ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′

  Referring to it as the ‘HBO treatment,’ Ubisoft aims to shine a more mature and ‘realistic’ light on the Golden Age of Piracy in ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.’

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 12, 20136 Comments

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  What is ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’?

  A new project from Ubisoft has leaked online, but what could ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’ possibly be? We take a look at the likely answers.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 8, 201312 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ – The Golden Age of Pirates

  We take a look at the facts behind the fiction of ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag,’ and what famous faces Edward Kenway could encounter – with a few theories of our own.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 7, 20138 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Draws Criticism from PETA

  Animal rights group PETA calls the depiction of whaling in ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ ‘disgraceful,’ and says developer Ubisoft is glorifying a bloody industry.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 5, 201352 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4:’ Ubisoft Talks Edward Kenway; Teases Future Female Assassin

  Ubisoft’s Ashraf Ismail explains that Edward Kenway was always intended as the ‘Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag’ protagonist, but a female assassin could appear in a future mainline game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 5, 20138 Comments

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  Ubisoft Talks ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Setting, Gameplay & More

  ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’ has now been officially detailed by Ubisoft, with new details, images and trailers of the setting, gameplay and new hero Edward Kenway.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 4, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Screenshots Leak

  The newest ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’ images show Edward Kenway in combat, navigating a jungle, and enjoying some underwater diving. Check them out now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 3, 201321 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ – Will Desmond Return?

  With the newest hero of ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’ revealed to be another ancestor of Desmond Miles, can fans expect to see the modern-day Assassin once more? We look at the possibilities.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 2, 2013136 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Trailer: Pirate By Day, Assassin By Night

  The ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ trailer has arrived two days earlier than expected! Check out the franchise’s new protagonist, Edward Kenway, in action.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 2, 201337 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Confirmed for Next-Gen; Releasing October 29th

  A hidden product page for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ has been discovered, and it confirms the new game is headed to next-gen and will release on October 29th.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 2, 20138 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ – Who is ‘Edward Kenway’?

  The main character of ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’ is apparently Edward Kenway. We take a closer look at the man, and what mysteries the game is likely to solve.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 1, 201325 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Coming to Wii U; Exclusive PS3 Content

  Additional details regarding ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ have been revealed, including exclusive content for the PS3 and a Wii U version.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 28, 20137 Comments

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  Rumor: 2 ‘Assassin’s Creeds’ in Development for 2013; Is ‘AC 4′ Getting a Vita Spinoff?

  Percolating out of today’s official ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ announcement, a new rumor suggests that Ubisoft is developing two games in the series for release in 2013. Could ‘Black Flag,’ like ‘AC 3,’ be receiving a Vita spinoff?

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 28, 20136 Comments

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  Ubisoft Officially Announces ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’

  After multiple leaks indicated a pirate-themed followup to ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′, Ubisoft confirms the existence of ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 28, 201325 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Setting & Screenshot Leaked

  We still await confirmation of ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag,’ but a map of the game’s setting and location has been leaked, along with the first screenshot of the new hero.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 27, 201329 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ is Titled ‘Black Flag’; Poster Leaked

  A pirate-themed poster affixed with a logo for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ has appeared online. Just one day shy of Ubisoft’s anticipated ‘AC 4′ reveal, could this be the next installment of epic franchise?

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 26, 201330 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ Event Scheduled for Feb 27th

  Ubisoft has scheduled an ‘Assassin’s Creed’ event for February 27th. Is the developer ready to reveal ‘Assassin’s Creed 4?’

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 20, 201323 Comments

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  Goodbye Connor: Next ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Features New Hero and Time Period

  Looks like that’s a wrap on Connor Kenway, as Ubisoft has announced the next ‘Assassin’s Creed’ will feature a new hero and a new time period.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 7, 201347 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Almost Featured a “Huge” Drop-in Co-op Mode

  Co-op in ‘Assassin’s Creed?’ Believe it or not, Ubisoft was developing the mode as an integral part of the original game’s campaign — before deciding that it just wouldn’t work.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 4, 20135 Comments

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  New DLC Available: XCOM’s Free ‘Second Wave’ & Assassin’s Creed 3′s ‘Battle Hardened’

  Two major DLC packs have been revealed today — and they’re available now: 2K Games announced the ‘Second Wave’ add-on for ‘XCOM: Enemy Unknown,’ while Ubisoft detailed the ‘Battle Hardened’ multiplayer pack for ‘Assassin’s Creed 3.’

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 8, 20134 Comments

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  GR Pick: ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Ancient China Fan Art; ‘Mass Effect’ Rendered Using Unreal Engine

  Two clever artists imagine what two popular franchises — ‘Mass Effect’ and ‘Assassin’s Creed’ — would look like in interesting ‘what if’ scenarios.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 7, 20136 Comments

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  Second Major ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Update Fixes Nagging Problems

  A new patch for ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ went live earlier today that introduces some welcome changes to Ubisoft’s Colonial America, and hopefully gives players a problem free experience.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 18, 20123 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2012: ‘Assassin’s Creed 3 – The Tyranny of King Washington’ Trailer [Updated]

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ is delivering an alternate take on history — one in which George Washington becomes a tyrannical king — in a new Spike VGAs trailer.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 7, 20126 Comments

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  Assassin’s Creed 3: ‘The Hidden Secrets’ DLC Unlocks Pre-Order Exclusives

  The first ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ DLC bundle is here for owners of the DLC Season Pass, with ‘The Hidden Secret’ unlocking pre-order exclusive outfits, missions and special in-game weapons.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 4, 20123 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ To Include Co-op, May Come 2013

  Fans of ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ may have missed out on ‘Liberation’s heroine, Aveline. Could reports of drop-in, drop-out co-op for next year’s ‘Creed’ release change all that?

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 29, 201219 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed Anthology’ Confirmed by Ubisoft

  The existence of a forthcoming ‘Assassin’s Creed Anthology’ — which would feature all ‘AC’ titles, including ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ — has been confirmed by Ubisoft.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 6, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Review

  Read our review of ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ to find out if Ubisoft was able to successfully transform its blockbuster franchise into an on-the-go experience tailor made for Sony’s new handheld.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 6, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Director Talks Challenge of Following Ezio

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ has arrived, with inevitable comparisons of Connor to past heroes. Creative Director Alex Hutchinson explains the challenges of following such icons, and how he feels about their success.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 6, 201217 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Review

  Read our review of ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ to find out if the game delivers on the years of build-up, or simply offers more of the same experiences fans have come to expect.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 5, 201226 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Hit With Day 1 Patch; Ubisoft Explains Micro-Transactions

  Players who fire up ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ will be greeted with two unexpected features — a pretty substantial day one patch and an in-game currency called Erudito Credits.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 30, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ North American Launch Trailer

  Hours before ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ is set to release in North America, Ubisoft has released the continent’s official launch trailer. Effective as it is at slicing apart redcoats, our anticipation only seems to grow larger.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 29, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Is Ubisoft’s Most Pre-Ordered Game Ever

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ has yet to be released, but is already Ubisoft’s most pre-ordered game in the company’s history. What might this mean for the future of the series?

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 25, 2012No Comments

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  The Case for the French Revolution in ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′

  Where will ‘Assassin’s Creed’ head after the American Revolution? Our prognosis says France, to one of the most influential political uprisings the world has ever seen.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 25, 201220 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Launch Trailer Incites Revolution

  The launch trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ shows a deeper look at Connor’s beginnings, and how his personal fight for freedom and justice will incite a nation.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 23, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Benedict Arnold Missions Exclusive To PS3

  The most infamous traitor of the American Revolution stars in the latest trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed 3.’ But bringing Benedict Arnold to justice will be a Sony exclusive.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 23, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Designer: No More ‘Stalling’ With Desmond’s Storyline

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Lead Designer Steve Masters acknowledges the series has meandered as of late, but promises finality — most importantly in Desmond’s storyline.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 22, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Trailers Show Connor’s Patriotism

  In the most patriotic ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ trailers yet Connor gives new meaning to the Declaration of Independence, and shows what price he’s willing to pay for liberty.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 21, 201213 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Opening Cinematic

  The opening cutscene of ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ has made its way online, explaining the roles played by Altair and Ezio, and where Desmond has finally brought the modern Assassins.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 21, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Trailer Tells Aveline’s Story

  Aveline de Grandpre will be undergoing her own trial by fire in ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation.’ The newest story trailer explains what will be driving her in her quest for liberty.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 18, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Multiplayer Trailer Highlights New Features

  The new features, perks and abilities coming to ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ multiplayer are highlighted in the newest trailer. Two words: ‘Money Bomb.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 16, 20121 Comment

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  Our 5 Wildest ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Predictions

  Desmond’s story comes to a close with ‘Assassin’s Creed 3,’ but we’re expecting some serious twists for the series’ future. Here are a few of our favorites.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 15, 201217 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Weapons Trailer, Online Game Launched

  Connor’s arsenal takes center stage in the latest ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ trailer, while Ubisoft launches a community puzzle asking fans to help uncover some of history’s secrets.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 12, 20122 Comments

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  Assassin’s Creed 3: Making-Of Video Goes ‘Into The Wild’

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ will be packing quite a bit of content into the game’s wilderness environments; perhaps enough to even challenge the systems seen in ‘Red Dead Redemption.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 11, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Trailer Promises Distinct Story

  The newest ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ video takes a closer look at Aveline de Grandpre, and just how unique the game’s tale of powerful women in a fight to end slavery will be.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 9, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Young Connor Screenshots, Trinity Church & More

  The majority of ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ images have focused on Connor Kenway, but the newest batch provide more hints at the plot, setting, and characters.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 8, 20121 Comment

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  Assassin’s Creed 3: ‘Journey’ Trailer Shows Connor’s Childhood

  The newest ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ trailer sheds light on Connor’s childhood – specifically the trauma that set his life in motion. See what truly drives ‘An Assassin’s Journey’ now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 4, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Season Pass Subjects Players to ‘The Tyranny of King Washington’

  The ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Season Pass is official. Check out the first details on the game’s DLC, including alternate history campaign ‘The Tyranny of King Washington,’ right here.

  by Jeff Schille | Oct 3, 201218 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Spans Two Discs on Xbox 360

  It seems ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ is too big a game for a single disc, with both the singleplayer and multiplayer to blame for the split. Could this be a good sign for both modes?

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 2, 201219 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Images Introduce Key Characters

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′s new hero Connor will play a central role in the Revolution’s first armed battle. Check out the details, along with Paul Revere and Connor’s mentor in the newest screenshots.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 30, 20121 Comment

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  Assassin’s Creed 3: The Latest Video-Game Ad Campiagn Spending Through the Roof

  Ubisoft has revealed their UK advertising budget for ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ to be in excess of £4 million. It’s an all-time record for the company, but nothing revolutionary to the modern high-spending video game industry.

  by Brian Sipple | Sep 28, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Boston Tea Party Trailer

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ will apparently have the Templars pulling the strings of the Revolution’s most important battles. PC System requirements have also been released, with bad news for Windows XP users.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 27, 20127 Comments