Assassin’s Creed IV will fly the flag for the Golden Age of Piracy

It’s not much of a leap to link pirates with the Assassins, and this trailer does so rather straightforwardly. Disenchantment with order, devotion to freedom (and debauchery), and a certain predilection for pointed objects – they’re all present and accounted for. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will apparently show us the “true story” of the pirates, “rough and unvarnished”. (The story, that is, not the pirates. You can’t varnish a pi- well, I wouldn’t want to be the one to try it, anyway.)

If you’re detecting a certain lack of excitement in these quarters, you’d be right. As a longtime Assassin’s Creed fan, I just can’t bring myself to get too worked up about this installment. After the agony and the ecstasy (mostly agony, though) of Assassin’s Creed III, Ubisoft’s next game really needed to sing a redemption song to get the franchise back on track. Instead, what we’re getting is another one-year-later sequel; but what’s worse is that it’s got a ‘IV’ tacked on to the end. Is Black Flag really going to be the bold next step for the franchise? When you consider that Brotherhood, ground-breaking in so many ways, didn’t get that honour, you have to wonder. I loved the naval combat in Assassin’s Creed III, but I don’t think that doubling down on one of the shining lights in an otherwise broken game is the way forward for Assassin’s Creed. Hopefully, Ubisoft and Edward Kenway will prove me wrong when Black Flag launches on October 29th.

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is out today, here’s a video to show you why you should play it

Far Cry 3 did set the the bar fairly high when it came to developer diaries, but Blood Dragon simply smashes it out of the park. It’s not often a developer walkthrough manages to drop my jaw, but this one managed it on multiple occasions. If you’re still on the fence about Blood Dragon, watch this – you might love it, you might hate it, but it’ll definitely leave an impression.

Everything you need to know about Far Cry 3

I’m currently waist-deep in Far Cry 3’s single-player campaign, and I’m loving every second of it. If you’ve yet to be convinced, however, Ubisoft’s latest trailer should get you off the fence. Clocking in at just over 10 minutes, ‘Revealed’ brings you up to speed on just about every aspect of Far Cry 3’s gameplay and story.

For those of you who prefer to head into a game with no knowledge of the setting or what might be in store, you should steer clear of this one. Those of you looking to get some info on Rook Island before you dive in, you’ve come to the right place.

New trailer for Assassin’s Creed 3 kinda misses the point

Look, unnamed British narrator, we get that you’re just trying to keep your troops informed. We get that you’re sticking to that whole ‘know your enemy’ shtick. That said, have you considered that maybe, just maybe going into as much detail as you just did isn’t exactly going to boost your troops’ morale or fill them with confidence?

Not that morale or confidence ever helped much with a tomahawk to the face, I will concede.

Far Cry 3 introduces us to Citra and Dennis, from next door

From the looks of the above ‘Tribe’ trailer, Far Cry 3’s protagonist Jason Brody is going to take the phrase ‘going native’ to a whole new level. Drugs, women and sharp objects have historically not been a great mixture for a series of guys, from William Wallace right up to Walter White. Still, it’s looked terribly interesting ever since that amazing first trailer and we’re just over a month away from seeing how Brody’s story plays out.

Click on past the break for a more detailed look at Citra and Dennis – their hopes, their motivations, and what they really think about pears.

Assassin’s Creed III reminds us that today, they celebrate their independence day

Given that Assassin’s Creed III deals with the period of chaos surrounding the creation of the United States of America, it would have been practically treasonous to not have a trailer out on the 4th of July. ‘Independence’, that shiny bundle of patriotism up there, manages to do what every other trailer for Assassin’s Creed III has done till date – i.e., make October 31st seem even further away.

Far Cry 3 – If you wanna hang out…

Far Cry 3’s latest trailer introduces Dr. Earnhardt, a…somewhat erratic character who Jason Brody, the protagonist, will encounter during his attempts to escape the island he’s stuck on. Watch the trailer, then click on through past the break for a couple more pictures and reactions.

Assassin’s Creed III Trailer Released, Will Launch on October 31st

As promised, Ubisoft finally went public with the official announcement of Assassin’s Creed III today, along with the above trailer. Here’s an excerpt from the press release, followed by a closer look at the trailer :

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Players become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylized and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date. Assassin’s Creed III spans the Revolutionary War, taking gamers from the vibrant, untamed frontier to bustling colonial towns and the intense, chaotic battlefields where George Washington’s Continental Army clashed with the imposing British Army.

Assassin’s Creed III is powered by Ubisoft-AnvilNext, a revolutionary new game engine that delivers breakthroughs in visual quality, character models and artificial intelligence. Assassin’s Creed III will feature a ground-breaking level of stunning graphics that bring Colonial America to life.

Assassin’s Creed III Is Set During The American Revolution, Probably Won’t Give You Liberty

After weeks of speculation, Ubisoft finally released a picture of the Assassin’s Creed III box art via Twitter. Shortly after Ubisoft’s reveal, Game Informer went public with the news that Assassin’s Creed III will grace the cover of their next issue, as seen below.