Assassin's Creed II

[Failed]

I found the first 1-2 hours of it were ok, but after that it got much better. Some people who don't like it only ever play the first hour or so.

[nCogNeato]

I found the first 1-2 hours of it were ok, but after that it got much better. Some people who don't like it only ever play the first hour or so.

Agreed.  I did not like it very much at all when I started playing it.  Once I started the real assassinations and my brain finally wrapped around the controls, I really got into it.



ps.  I really enjoyed the horse riding.  I think my inner Barbie Dreamgirl started to show.

[DFUSIONITE]

I found the first 1-2 hours of it were ok, but after that it got much better. Some people who don't like it only ever play the first hour or so.

Agreed.  I did not like it very much at all when I started playing it.  Once I started the real assassinations and my brain finally wrapped around the controls, I really got into it.



ps.  I really enjoyed the horse riding.  I think my inner Barbie Dreamgirl started to show.

That's exactly how I was last night. I got used to it and started really loving it after the first 2 hours then i ended up on it for 6 hours straight! The horse riding is definitely cool.

[GamerMan316]

Ubisoft has revealed the first details of the Assassin's Creed movie series, announced at its very long, boring, E3 conference.

It's called Lineage and is made up of three 10-15 minute shorts that serve as a preview to Assassin's Creed 2, with the story based around the father of main stabby man Ezio.

The cast are the same people working on the game - they're being voice-recorded and motion-captured - and they're going to be largely recorded in the game, too. Special effects studio Hybride, bought by Ubisoft last year, will be creating around 30% of the settings but 70% of them will be taken directly from the game.

It's also being overseen by the same man as the game, Ubisoft Montreal boss Yannis Mallat. "The film series is a part of the puzzle and there's no way we could have achieved that without making sure the story at the center was made by the script writer of the film and the game," he told the LA Times.

There isn't a fixed release date at present, but all three will be made available ahead of the game's launch in November. Digital distribution is mentioned, so they may well finish up on Xbox Live at some point.

[GamerMan316]

here are some of the pictures from the movie shorts

[GamerMan316]

Assassin's Creed II will be getting the special treatment for Gamestop shoppers.

The official twitter revealed a new special edition, giving gamers who pony up for the high $70 price tag a whole lot of exclusive content.



Here's all what's included:

    - Premium tin box packaging
    - Collectible 3-inch Altair figure
    - Mini strategy guide
    - Penny Arcade comics
    - Bonus disc including:
    - Finalists of Assassin's Creed short film contest
    - Developer diaries
    - Trailers
    - Producer interview



The twitter notes that the figure is not 3 inches, but rather 8.5 inches tall. Customers will also receive two custom maps as seen in the picture, Palazzo Medici and Santa Maria dei Frari.

The Gamestop listing doesn't mention anything about a 360 version, but we expect there will be one.

[Lukehi]

IGN News Update:

Ubisoft announced this morning that this special edition be coming to both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. It will also retail for $79.99.

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[Costeau]

i have just watched the e3 gameplay footage/walkthrough and i must say its looking excellent. I was gonna buy the first one but i was put off by alot of you saying it was a bit boring, plus the review i read was luke warm. The second one looks too good to miss though, i think i will skip the first one entirely unless i find it really cheap.

Don't be put off by what some of us (myself included) say mate, i found it repetitive but I still finished it, neato is loving it at the moment and I know Tara really likes it too.

I found it very repetitive too, but also finished it. There where some scenes and stuff that i found pointless, and the story I´ve never found interesting too much Da Vinci Code for me. But that might be an educational damage on my side since anyone else kind of like the story - give it a go.

[GamerMan316]

Play.com have an exclusive Black Edition of Assassin's Creed II available for pre-order for £69.99

Black Edition contents:
# Collectable black packaging with unique authentic holographic signature
# Rare "Master Assassin" upgrade Ezio figurine (see image below) - this limited edition collectable figurine of Ezio wears an upgraded cloak, something Ezio only has access to in the advanced stages of the game.
# 3 in-game bonus quests - enter and explore the most prestigious moments of the Renaissance. Reveal mysterious unique artifacts hidden within their walls: Palazzo Medicis in Florence, Santa Maria Dei Frari and Arsenal Shipyard Warehouse in Venice.
# Conspiracy Book - this 64-page finely crafted leather style hardcover and parchment-finish page book brings together exclusive insights on the game art, story and background, direct from the developers of Assassin's Creed II. Secret faces are also revealed from the game's overarching conspiracy.
# Game Soundtrack by Jesper Kyd (British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominee for "2009 Best Original Score in a Game")
# All videos, behind-the-scene interviews and e-goodies about Assassin's Creed II.

[Lukehi]

Dont think I'll be stumping up £70 for this, dont really care luch for the figurine or the DVD soundtrack.  I wouldn't mind the bonus missions though but I'm confident M$ will stick them on the marketplace as DLC about a month after release and thats good enough for me...

[Failed]

3inch Figurine ... i'm sold! 

[nCogNeato]

I wish I knew what the bonus maps added to the overall game.

If the sequel is anythign like the original, a couple extra building are nothing more than eye candy.  What purpose do they serve?!?!

It frustrates me because I'm torn between my love of the game, and my bonus item requirement for all preorders.  I'll only preorder a game if it gets me cool freebies.  I just dont' know if these Assassin's Creed 2 freebies are "cool"?!?!

   

[DFUSIONITE]

Dont think I'll be stumping up £70 for this, dont really care luch for the figurine or the DVD soundtrack.  I wouldn't mind the bonus missions though but I'm confident M$ will stick them on the marketplace as DLC about a month after release and thats good enough for me...

With you all the way on that one luke.

[Lukehi]

Bear with me I got this from the Ubisoft forums via the Xbox forums:

Today we are pleased to give you an opportunity to pick your favourite Xbox 360 Achievement/ Playstation Trophy and get it included in the upcoming Assassin's Creed 2 game.

To vote, simply log in to your Ubisoft account, go here on www.assassinscreed.com/vote and pick one of the following as your favourite:

The taste of revenge - Kill X Brutes (heavy guard)
Weapon Master - Use all weapons at least once.
Victory lies in preparation - Get all available upgrades for Ezio
Mighty traveler - Travel X kilometers within the game

If you're a fan of Assassin's Creed 2 on Facebook you can also post your vote there!

The vote will close on the 17th of August and we will reveal the final results a couple of days after.

So be sure to go on our forums and help us to shape your game!

[nCogNeato]

I voted for

Victory lies in preparation - Get all available upgrades for Ezio

I know the Kill X Brutes and Travel X kilometers will be some crazy high number (... f*cking flags/templars).

The Use all weapons sounds way too easy, unless it's a trick.  In which case ... "f*ck your hidden-impossible-to-unlock weapon".