History is a funny thing. Napoleon said “History is a set of lies agreed upon.” Easily misread, misunderstood or misinterpreted, it is written by the victors and those who do not remember it are condemned to repeat it. Perhaps that is why Assassin’s Creed III comes to deliver a bloody rendition of the American Revolutionary War in video game format.
I have spent six hours with the latest tale of Assassins and Templars, learning, scheming, killing. After everything that has happened, most of all I know I have only scratched the surface of the story Assassin’s Creed III wants to tell.
It is almost time for Connor Kenway to slash and burn across the American east coast, slaughtering royalists and pseudo-revolutionaries and bears alike. In this launch trailer, we see a little of what’s in store and how the boy Ratonhnhaké:ton became the killer in the white hood.
Ubisoft’s upcoming release, Assassin’s Creed 3, now has its very own multiplayer trailer explaining many of the details you should expect upon release in just under two weeks time. The trailer shows the ins and outs of everything from location of the maps, to character classes and abilities available to you on the battlefield. It also gives us the first information on the new co-op game types named Wolf Pack and Domination.
The narrator goes on to say:
In wolf pack enemies found throughout the map must be killed and eliminated before time runs out, or you yourself will perish. In Domination however, teams work together to capture territories and defend them from their enemies in order to claim victory over the land.
The trailer also makes it clear that each map location will vary in appearance as the weather changes. One scene shows what the same map looks like with three different types of weather conditions.
Multiplayer was a surprise success and enjoyment for me and many others in Assassin’s Creed 2. It really looks as if Ubisoft have gone all out to build on that success and improve and refine the multiplayer as much as they can this time around.
Assassin’s Creed 3 is due for release on October 31st for PS3 and Xbox 360, November 23rd for PC and November 30th for Wii U.
Ubisost have released a video showing the wide range of weapons available to you in Assassin’s Creed 3. Connor Kenway, the ancestor who’s story you will be playing out this time around, is seen with some all new weapons to the Assassin’s Creed series including the bow and arrow, rope darts, a musket and the signature weapon the tomahawk.
Add these to the standard swords, knives and hidden blades, and all the long range weapons such as throwing knives and a wide variety of bombs and you certainly wont feel short on ways to take down your enemy. With so many options just make sure to use the right weapon in the right situation.
Assassin’s Creed 3 is due for full release on Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 31st, PC on November 23rd and Wii U on November 30th.
Welcome to The Reticule’s definitive roundup of gaming releases throughout October 2012. All release dates stated are for the EU, across all currently available platforms. Keep this page bookmarked for easy access, as we will link all previews and reviews when we post them on the site.
Still catching up with this months games? Septembers release schedule can be found here.
2nd
Resident Evil 6
PS3, Xbox 360
Just Dance 4
PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
War of the Roses
PC
3rd
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
5th
NBA 2K13
PC, PSP, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Dragon Ball Z for Kinect
Xbox 360
9th
New Little King’s Story
PSV
Harry Potter for Kinect
Xbox 360
10th
Worms Revolution
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
12th
Pokemon Black & White Version 2
DS
Dishonored (Review, Group Thoughts, Hands On)
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
You are the once-trusted bodyguard of the Empress. Framed for her murder and driven by revenge, you must become an infamous assassin, known only by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card. As you navigate a world torn apart by plague and oppressed by a government armed with strange new technologies, the truth behind your betrayal is as murky as the waters surrounding the city. The choices you make will determine the fate of the world, but no matter what happens your old life is gone forever.
Fable: The Journey
Xbox 360
Rocksmith – Authentic Guitar Games
PS3, Xbox 360
WRC 3: World Rally Championship 3
PSV
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
19th
Doom 3 BFG Edition
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
James Bond: 007 Legends
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Rocksmith – Authentic Guitar Games
PC
Skylanders: Giants
PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, 3DS
23rd
Forza Horizon
Xbox 360
Forza Horizon is an open-world game based around a fictitious festival called the ‘Horizon Festival’, set in Colorado, USA. The game incorporates many different gameplay aspects from previous Forza Motorsport titles, like the large variety of cars and the realistic physics and graphics. From a demonstration shown at the E3 this year, the player can encounter AI drivers in the open world, and can challenge them to instant races.
24th
Shadow of a Soul: Chapter 1
PC, PS3
Killzone HD
PS3
26th
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition
PS3, Xbox 360
Medal of Honor: Warfighter
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
In Medal Of Honor: Warfighter players will continue to control Tier 1 Operators through various scenarios, including rescuing hostages in Abu Sayyaf’s stronghold in the Philippines, and assaulting Al-Shabaab’s pirate town on the Somali Coast. The game’s plot reveals Tier 1 operator Preacher returning home to find his family torn apart from years of deployment. There will be two playable characters in the campaign. The main mission is to track down dealers of an explosive, PETN, which is discovered to have crossed borders into the United States.
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3D
3DS
31st
Assassin’s Creed III (First Impressions, Review)
PS3, Xbox 360
As series’ protagonist Desmond Miles, the player controls a young half-English, half-Native American man named Connor Kenway, drawn into the fight against tyranny when his home is attacked by colonists. Over the course of the game, Kenway will encounter historical figures including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The story will span 30 years of Connor’s life, from 1753 to 1783. Boston and New York will be cities that can be explored, as well as the American Colonial Frontier, spanning forest, cliffs, rivers, Connor’s Mohawk village, and the settlements of Lexington, Concord and Charlestown.
Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation
PSV
If numbers are your forte then hold your breath for some impressive figures heading your way, courtesy of Assassin’s Creed III‘s new trailer. Ubisoft are showcasing the capabilities of new engine AnvilNext, boasting some impressive stats in the process.
Over a thousand new animations have been added for Connor alone, allowing for more freedom and fluidity when fighting and climbing. A whole host of new abilities make the combat look far more impressive than in previous releases in the series, probably something to do with the awesome tomahawk and hidden knife combos being raked up almost effortlessly.
The numbers don’t stop there. Up to a possible two thousand NPC’s can be present in one area at any time, giving massive scope to battle scenes and no doubt making cities and towns feel like bustling and energetic environments. AI intelligence has also been dramatically improved, leading to neighbourhoods and surrounding areas looking far more advanced than previously.
Four seasons of weather have been introduced to change landscapes and force you to adapt to differing combat situations. Updated visuals also factor into the trailer as you would expect with any new release.
Take a look for yourself at the trailer below.