A Visually Stunning Development | Review of ‘Assassin’s Creed’

By Cynthia Ayala

Assassin’s Creed starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, & Michael K. Williams
20th Century Fox
Image Credit: IMDB

“When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society.”

—IMDB

When you’re adapting a video game into a film there will always be challenges because some have very little stories to them and are just “beat-em-up” games while others have this amazing story lines that the gamers and critics loved. There is always a challenge to allow for some creative license while also adapting a story. Assassin’s Creed follows under the latter.
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Assassin’s Creed 4 in 2013?

By: Eddie Makuch The next entry in Ubisoft‘s Assassin’s Creed series could include co-op play and be on store shelves as early as next year. The Gaming Liberty has obtained a survey reportedly stemming from Ubisoft that gauges fan interest in a range of new features and ideas for the series. The survey reportedly asks a series of questions covering players’ thoughts on Assassin’s Creed … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed 4 in 2013?

Assassin’s Creed Anthology includes five console games

By: Eddie Makuch Ubisoft will release an Assassin’s Creed Anthology megapack later this year that includes all five console titles, as well as a heap of downloadable content. The Amazon France listing has been confirmed by a Ubisoft representative to Polygon. A full announcement will be made later this week. The Amazon France listing indicates the Assassin’s Creed Anthology will launch November 29 for €150, or about $192. The … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed Anthology includes five console games

Assassin’s Creed III breaks Ubisoft’s preorder records

By: Eddie Makuch Assassin’s Creed III ships next week with lofty expectations, but it is already breaking records. Ubisoft announced today that the new stealth-action game is the company’s most preordered game in its history, surpassing previous record holder Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. What may have contributed to the uptick in reservations is that Assassin’s Creed III will be available on four platforms (Xbox 360, PlayStation … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed III breaks Ubisoft’s preorder records

Assassin’s Creed gets official clothing line

By: Eddie Makuch Next week, gamers can not only pick up Assassin’s Creed III at retail, but they can also dress themselves in clothing based on the franchise.Musterbrand has launched an official Assassin’s Creed clothing line, which offers various cardigans, coats, and long- and short-sleeve shirts. The most expensive offering is the “AC DNA Coat” (at right), which sells for £162, or about $260. Other items included in the … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed gets official clothing line

Assassin’s Creed movie ‘fast-tracked’

By: Eddie Makuch The upcoming Assassin’s Creed movie is coming sooner rather than later. Ubisoft today announced that its Ubisoft Motion Pictures outfit has “fast-tracked” the film, and partnered with production company New Regency to get the job done. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ubisoft’s deal with New Regency allows the game maker to maintain control of “key elements” of the film’s creative … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed movie ‘fast-tracked’

Halo 4 preorders score customizable skins

By: Eddie Makuch, News Editor Master Chief’s return in Halo 4 is still months off, but gamers who express their optimism by plunking down money to reserve a copy will get something in return. The latest Halo Bulletin update reveals that the “first eight” preorder bonuses for Halo 4 will be weapon and armor skins. Developer 343 Industries made clear that the bonuses are skins … Continue reading Halo 4 preorders score customizable skins