Tag Archives: assassin’s creed 3

Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 18:00 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3 has sold 3.5 million copies according to Ubisoft estimates

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Assassin’s Creed 3 has sold 3.5 million copies during its first week on sale, according to internal estimates revealed during Ubisoft’s latest financial report.

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Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 14:16 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3: “Following Ezio is going to be a challenge,” says Hutchinson

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Assassin’s Creed 3 contains a less “flamboyant” assassin this time out, and while Connor may be more “straight laced” than Ezio, director Alex Hutchinson feels he’s just as cool.

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Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 14:44 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3: the one-button power trip

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Assassin’s Creed 3 makes you look badass with minimal effort. VG247′s Dave Cook asks if feelings of empowerment should be earned through skill, or doled out free of charge.

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Mon, Nov 05, 2012 | 13:52 GMT

UK Charts: Assassin’s Creed 3 stealths to top spot

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Assassin’s Creed 3 launched in the UK October 31st, and it has rocketed to the top of the UK charts, knocking Medal of Honor down from first after just one week.

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Wed, Oct 31, 2012 | 15:24 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3 for Wii U will get all possible DLC

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Some reassurance for any future Wii U owner who plans on picking up Assassin’s Creed 3: Ubisoft has confirmed to CVG that all DLC released for the other versions of the game will be released for the Wii U one as well.

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Wed, Oct 31, 2012 | 00:28 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3 Sharpshooter character available with NOS purchase

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I don’t know what NOS is, but according to MTV Multiplayer it’s an American energy drink, and if you buy some you can redeem a code via a promotional website unlocking an exclusive character for Assassin’s Creed 3 multiplayer. The Sharpshooter costs one NOS point, is available for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and looks pretty badass; check out an artwork through the break. Assassin’s Creed 3 is out now on both consoles, with PC and Wii U launches in November.

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Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | 11:03 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3 day-one update fixes 44 bugs, patch notes here

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Assassin’s Creed 3 will launch with a day-one patch the first time you boot it up. The patch addresses 44 bugs within the game, all of which you can see below. Beware SPOILER FIXES at the bottom of our article.

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Wed, Oct 31, 2012 | 09:11 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3 reviews go live: everything here

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The Assassin’s Creed 3 embargo has now lifted. Get the scores for Ubisoft’s revolution-fuelled adventure below.

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Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | 14:43 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3: Ubisoft issues microtransaction statement

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Assassin’s Creed 3 will support microtransactions, a move that had polarised gamers on either side of the nickel and dime fence. Ubisoft has released a statement, assuring gamers that the currency model will not block out content to those who don’t pay. Check it out below.

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Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | 14:33 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3: Ubisoft Montreal’s labour of love

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Assassin’s Creed 3 – one of the most anticipated games of 2012, this week’s heavyweight release, and the largest game the series has produced – was developed in a basement.

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Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | 00:29 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3: Sandy closes midnight launches, street date broken

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With Hurricane Sandy bearing down I’d expect you to have other matters on your mind, but on the off chance, be advised, via Kotaku, that midnight launches for Assassin’s Creed 3 have been cancelled in areas likely to be affected by Hurricane Sandy. Call ahead if you’re unsure whether your local store is staying open, and if you really must get hold of a game you’ll be unable to play when the electricity goes out, Kotaku also notes that some vendors have broken street date in compensation for the cancelled launches. (Also, Kotaku’s inaccessible from my desk right now; let’s blame Sandy for that, too.) Stay safe, friends.

Mon, Oct 29, 2012 | 22:43 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3 and Liberation PlayStation exclusives detailed

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Ubisoft and Sony have outlined what extras are in store for PlayStation fans who pick up Assassin’s Creed 3 and Vita spin-off Liberation.

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Mon, Oct 29, 2012 | 22:19 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3 trailer rings in tomorrow’s launch

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Ubisoft has been quite cagey about how Assassin’s Creed 3 protagonist Connor ended up in the brotherhood and thereby in the midst of the American Revolution, but this launch trailer spells it out quite clearly. Don’t hit the break if you want to go in clean.

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Mon, Oct 29, 2012 | 00:00 GMT

Assassin’s Creed 3 to support micro-transactions

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Assassin’s Creed 3 may allow players to fork over a bit of cash to speed their multiplayer progress, if our reading of new DLC content is correct.

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Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | 16:56 BST

Assassin’s Creed 3: explosive naval warfare explained

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Assassin’s Creed 3 brings naval warfare to the franchise for the first time. Creative Director, Steven Masters dons his sea legs and shows us the ropes. Warning: it’s explosive!

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Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | 09:38 BST

Assassin’s Creed 3 gets clothing line that dresses to kill

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Assassin’s Creed 3 joins Hitman: Absolution as the latest game to receive a clothing line. Check out shots of the hooded garbs below.

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Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | 14:01 BST

Assassin’s Creed 3: revolution or deja vu?

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Stace Harman speaks to Ubisoft’s Alex Hutchinson and Jonathan Cooper to find out what tricks new protagonist Connor has up his sleeve to impress those jaded by the annual release cycle of one of gaming’s biggest brands.

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 | 22:35 BST

Assassin’s Creed 3 interactive trailer send you into battle

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Had enough Assassin’s Creed 3 trailers today? Well, get ready for some meltdown-level shizzle. Through the break here you’ll find a trailer advertising another trailer, but one you can interact with. Congratulations, Ubisoft! Your marketing is almost as fiendishly plotted as your game.

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 | 21:33 BST

Assassin’s Creed 3 Wii U is “exactly the same game” as PS3 and Xbox 360 versions

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Assassin’s Creed 3 on Wii U will be “exactly the same game that’s on the other platforms,” says the game’s creative director Alex Hutchinson.

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Tue, Oct 23, 2012 | 17:51 BST

Assassin’s Creed 3 UK launch trailer shows Connor on a mission

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Assassin’s Creed 3′s launch trailer for the UK is below. Game’s out on PS3 and Xbox 360 October 30 in the US and October 31 in Europe. It will release on Wii U November 18 in the US and November 30 in Europe. PC players can get their hands on the title in the US on November 20, while Europe gets it on November 23.

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