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 launches with $60+ worth of DLC

By: Eddie Makuch Assassin’s Creed III launched this week at $60, a price equal to the total cost of all downloadable content available for Ubisoft’s new stealth-action game. In addition to the previously announced $30 Assassin’s Creed III DLC season pass, Ubisoft has also made available two shortcut bundles. The first is the $15 Assassin’s Creed III Appearance Pack. This offering immediately unlocks all appearance … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed III launches with $60+ worth of DLC

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’

Michael Fassbender’s Assassin’s Creed Adaptation Finds Funding And Distribution

By: Kristy Puchko With ever-expanding worlds and incredible action sequences, video games have become a reliable inspiration for movie adaptations, no matter how often the results are decried to be terrible. However, there seems to be plenty of promise attached to the in-development adaptation of Ubisoft‘s Assassin’s Creed. For one, there’s an intriguing premise: Desmond Miles, a modern-day bartender who comes from a long line … Continue reading Michael Fassbender’s Assassin’s Creed Adaptation Finds Funding And Distribution

Gangnam Style coming to Just Dance 4

By: Eddie Makuch The “Gangnam Style” phenomenon is continuing to spread. Ubisoft announced today that South Korean rapper Psy’s chart-topping hit will be available as downloadable content in Just Dance 4. The song will be available beginning in November 2012 as a paid download. Launch and pricing information will be made available closer to release. “Gangnam Style” debuted on YouTube in July and has amassed … Continue reading Gangnam Style coming to Just Dance 4

Ubisoft teases ‘big’ Splinter Cell announcement

By: Eddie Makuch Ubisoft is gearing up to make a “big” Splinter Cell-related announcement. The official Facebook page for Splinter Cell was updated today with a stylized piece of art depicting a portion of what appears to be series protagonist Sam Fisher’s face, and a message beckoning the community to “like” the image to reveal more. No further information is available. In June, it was … Continue reading Ubisoft teases ‘big’ Splinter Cell announcement