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Assassin's Creed III

Assassin's Creed III Pre-Orders Break Ubisoft Records
Written Thursday, October 25, 2012 By Lee Bradley
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Assassin’s Creed III is the most pre-ordered game in Ubisoft’s history, the publisher has announced.

Indeed, pre-ordered numbers are more than double those of the last game in the series, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations.

“Pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed 3 at GameStop are 100% higher than last year, putting the game on track to be one of the top titles of 2012,” said Michael van den Berg, GameStop’s VP of international merchandising, marketing & digital at GameStop. 

“In addition, Ubisoft is offering a Season Pass and high quality DLC available at launch to bring even more excitement to this title.”

So, quite popular then. But is it any good? Rich is playing it right now and he’ll be on hand soon to deliver his official verdict.

Assassin’s Creed III is out on October 30th in North America and October 31st in Europe. That’s next week!




 
 

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Comment #1 by IFTHISTHENTHAT
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:31:40 AM
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Less than a week!

This game is going to be awesome.


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Comment #2 by Akatsuki Sensor
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:32:24 AM
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Just one week, thinking of it brings that feeling of warmth, then you can't help but smile. Man I'm so excited D:


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Comment #3 by gambit444
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:32:24 AM
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I need a list of all the preorders. gotta make a decision quick!


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Comment #4 by ponypo2001
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:33:38 AM
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Always look forward to the new AC game. This one looks better than ever.


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Comment #5 by Laxi
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:37:59 AM
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well thats what happens if you actually put effort in your game instead of making just another ezio spin off.


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Comment #6 by Kinky Mong
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:40:12 AM
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“In addition, Ubisoft is offering a Season Pass and high quality DLC available at launch to bring even more excitement to this title.”

Excitement, or abject misery because you've cut loads of the game out to nickel and dime everyone for the full experience?


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Comment #7 by R0Y4LEwitCHEESE
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:41:12 AM
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Boo. launch DLC.


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Comment #8 by Kizen
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:47:38 AM
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But I didn't preorder...

Meh I feel like a jerk, oh well, I have to go pick mine up tomorrow.


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Comment #9 by The BiggD
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:47:50 AM
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Impressive! Just a couple more days!


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Comment #10 by tunaleg
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:50:09 AM
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@2 pervert


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Comment #11 by Akatsuki Sensor
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 11:57:27 AM
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@10 - And you're a son of a bitch! guess that makes us even, eh? dickhead.


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Comment #12 by ChinaPig
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:06:49 PM
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@10
I think #11 took that seriously.


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Comment #13 by AirborneRichard
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:26:26 PM
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I can imagine its abit of a burden for some with all those different editions being for sale for ACIII, but against better knowing i pre-ordered the Freedom edition months ago because it sounded like a decend deal, ofcourse its mabye not everyones cup of tea with collectors figures as this is included in this edition, but from the looks its a highly detailed figure, i was supriced by the quality and detail of he Ghost Recon Figure so i got high hopes for this, other then this its basicly abit the same the Join Or Die edition gets expect one less mission the mayan ruins. I,m kinda torn between the special edition tho, apperantly here you get a different outfit and another weapon, i think the outfit was the capatian of the aqula or something like that looks sweet tho. But hopefully they release all that stuff later on xbox marketplace. As for the season pass i,m not sure still tho, as for most gamers who bought those felt shafted later. Well we will see i hardly can wait anymore, but as show in this vid i dislike those do this do that kinda bonus stuff like stealthkill 5 guys as seen in this vid. hmm its abit like 100% sync from the early ones.


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Comment #14 by Jesuit007
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:33:33 PM
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Excited for this... but super pissed about PS3 exclusive content. Gamerscore > Trophies... but this was almost enough to make me buy it on PS3. Emphasis on ALMOST. Screw you Sony, and screw you Ubisoft.

Oh well, still looks awesome. I can always watch the Benedict Arnold stuff on youtube.


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Comment #15 by Stormy2k
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:38:34 PM
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Gonna be the tits!


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Comment #16 by Aversion
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:41:25 PM
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Looks amazing, that's probably why.

I haven't played AC since the second game, so I am looking forward to finally getting back into it and playing all the others then this installment.


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Comment #17 by jamie1000013
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:43:46 PM
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Hmmm less than a week to launch...well that crept by fast. Already preordered MoH, NFS:MW2, and Far Cry 3. Not sure I'll have time to play it. I've still got sleeping dogs, Darksiders 2, and Dishonored to complete.


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Comment #18 by WIMBLE802
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:49:19 PM
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Playing AC now and ACII after to get caught up on the series. I have Brotherhood and revelations, looks like those will have to wait. ACIII looks great!!!


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Comment #19 by cheevo360
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:51:13 PM
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This will be much and much better then AC games. Next week is not longer to wait.

I am sure AC III will be top sells then FIFA 13 (I hope it is). :)

I cannot wait to hunts some animals, different ways of silent kills and progress through story. :):)


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Comment #20 by fresh fish 101
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:53:45 PM
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this game is going to be the bees knees. yeah see...


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Comment #21 by ModernSith2010
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 12:56:46 PM
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I'm just hoping this doesn't prompt Ubisoft to make this a yearly cash cow like Activiton and COD.

I know the last 2 have just been story feeler's and this has been in development since 2(well that's what I read), but this will make it 4 year's on the trot we have had a AC. Personally I think that after this is released and they have done all the DLC(I'll get to that in a minute)that they should really leave it be, until the next gen, where they can push the boundaries of game play and environment making a larger more in depth game.

I'm not saying do not work on the story, game play idea's,etc but develop it ready for next gen and restore faith in fan's that they are not now just milking it, I'm a huge fan of AC and would hate to see them see that they can make a quick profit by releasing the same thing, but with small changes like Acti with COD.

Now the only thing that I am a bit disappointed by is that, if I recall correct and was reported on here, is that the season pass is only including one single player DLC and rest to be more MP stuff, AGAIN! I just wish they would concentrate more on single player DLC.


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Comment #22 by GeekSven
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 01:03:53 PM
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The biggest fear is that Ezio had three games, while Altaïr had only one full game (not including Revelations ofcourse.) and Connor will only have one game. In terms of story, we started to see Ezio as the main assassin and got bound to him in stead of Desmond. I just hope they will find a superb combination of Connor and Desmond sequences.


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Comment #23 by ViNyLek
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 01:16:10 PM
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I was gonna say it's all thanks to me, because I just preordered yesterday, but than saw that stupid Gamestop LOL Not sure why anyone would pass on Best Buy's $20 gift card, but that's none of my bussiness=)


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Comment #24 by tunaleg
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 01:33:39 PM
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@21 umm too late, it already is a yearly cash cow. You even acknowledged that this'll be the fourth game in four years. AC is Ubisoft's very own CoD


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Comment #25 by PluralAces
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 02:23:39 PM
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I finally broke down and pre-ordered, multiplayer better be good! The trailer for the wolfpack with the ability to invite friends gave me some hope.


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Comment #26 by MCFC Blue Nose
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 02:24:19 PM
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Pre ordered the freedom edition, really looking forward to this, should be good, finished 1 & 2, but still need to finish Brotherhood & Revelations, should be sweet


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Comment #27 by PluralAces
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 02:30:21 PM
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#24 maybe because best buy is too far away for me, the reward certificate would have been nice though...wish I knew about it sooner


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Comment #28 by PluralAces
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 02:32:04 PM
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*edit above* #23 plus, its reward certificates, they dont show up in your account for like two months


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Comment #29 by Snowed
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 02:58:40 PM
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Black Friday can't come soon enough. A bit disappointed by this pre-order new though. Means the sale might only be for $40 or something instead of the typical $20.


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Comment #30 by TeAmExTrEmE737
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 03:33:25 PM
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Because the game looks bad-ass that's why.


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Comment #31 by AirborneRichard
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 03:39:24 PM
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Tumbs down on an otherwise normal comment expressing my personal oppinion? Sure this makes sence on a site with aperrantly a bunch nof retards judging by most comments placed here, when its not the general loved oppinion ppl gets tumbs down what a fucking retard way is that?


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Comment #32 by ViNyLek
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 04:00:25 PM
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#@28 I don't have problem with that honestly. With 3 games I ordered from BB I will have $60 certificate to spend on game of my choosing next year. And first quarter will have plenty=)


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Comment #33 by DOA_Rose
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 04:16:48 PM
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I wish I could have pre-ordered....between the Wii U, regular monthly bills and oil so we don't freeze I won't be able to get ACIII until December :(


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Comment #34 by Tine5150
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 05:05:11 PM
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I'm from Connecticut, hopefully "hurricane sandy" doesn't delay shipment of my pre-order delivery on 10/30. News channel is planning for the apocalypse! Hell hath no furry.....


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Comment #35 by Sanchezz4387
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 05:28:16 PM
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Good to hear it looks amazing. On a side note it seems the review for this will be available before medal of honor at this rate lol


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Comment #36 by Ecto Jones
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 07:28:54 PM
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Gonna be glued to this when it lands, can't wait for my Freedom editon to arrive XD


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Comment #37 by cheevo360
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 09:18:42 PM
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#34 sorry to knew about it. I watched a bit on BBC News about hurricane. It's awful weather and danger. Bless to people and you who live around. Be safety also I am sure you will have game when time is best from hurricane.


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Comment #38 by JackAzzMcTittles
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 10:27:03 PM
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the 1 week preceding launch is 3 times longer than the 2 months preceding it


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Comment #39 by NotATroll
Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 10:45:53 PM
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OnE mOore weaK anD I GEt tOo kiLl thoSe Dam Ugli aSs BriTz


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Comment #40 by Astrex
Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 02:51:03 AM
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@39 you are a cunt that cannot even spell week, so fuck off.

And I can't believe this has been leaked online this morning!


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Comment #41 by Dasha UK
Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 03:16:38 AM
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@39 at least we can write a sentence correctly you prick...


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Comment #42 by Sanchezz4387
Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 04:45:55 AM
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@40+41 hes clearly forgetting that he'll also be playing as a part brit part yank protagonist and at that time they were all british anyway


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Comment #43 by Gamersdg
Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 08:17:52 AM
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Well I myself have the CE and the steel case version per-order. So that is 2 from me.


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Comment #44 by Suplemental
Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 08:48:23 AM
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Crap.


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Comment #45 by STONE DEVIL
Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 12:59:47 PM
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High quality DLC...doubtful.


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Comment #46 by EngagedMetal7
Friday, October 26, 2012 @ 09:41:45 PM
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@45, high quality DLC available at launch...doubtful.


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Developer:
Ubisoft Montreal

Publisher:
Ubisoft

Genre
Action

Release:

US: October 30, 2012
Europe: October 31, 2012

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