October 2012: Assassin's Creed 3

Release Date: Assassin's Creed 3

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin's Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké: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.

Release Date: October 30, 2012

M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language

Genre: Action

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developers: Ubisoft Montreal,Ubisoft Annecy

Characters

• George Washington - Evidently your relationship with America's first President will be featured prominently in the game.
• Benjamin Franklin - The inventor/author/politician plays an important role in ACIII.  Ubisoft has confirmed that he will not play the same role for Connor that Leonardo DaVinci did for Ezio in the previous AC games.
• Charles Lee - Ubisoft remains coy about his role in the game, but historically Lee had a somewhat contentious relationship with George Washington

Locations

• Boston: Has been confirmed as one of two major cities that will feature prominently in the game.
• New York: New York is said to be the second major city. The Great Fire of New York may or may not feature in the game.
• Philadelphia: This city has also been confirmed to be present in the game. Although it is said that it will not be a free-roaming city. It will only feature as a one-time location for the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• Frontier: It has been confirmed that a third of the game will take place in the wilds of the Northeastern United States. The Frontier will not be a hub, (like 'The Kingdom' in Assassin's Creed) but a full environement which will be the scene of 1/3 of all the game's missions.
• Mohawk Village: Gameplay will include time spent as a young Connor in the village where he was raised.
• The game will feature some huge historical battles, like the Battle of Bunker Hill (where over 2000 NPC's will be fighting one another)
• Mayan Ruins: A gamestop pre-order bonus will get the player a bonus mission to the Mayan ruins.