{"id":46585,"date":"2012-10-30T10:02:37","date_gmt":"2012-10-30T08:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=46585"},"modified":"2012-10-30T10:07:04","modified_gmt":"2012-10-30T08:07:04","slug":"assassins-creed-iii-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/46585-assassins-creed-iii-what-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Assassin\u2019s Creed III: what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week is undoubtedly one of the biggest in gaming for the year. The anticipation and excitement for Assassin\u2019s Creed III couldn\u2019t be any more electric as the game prepares for release, but being the climax in a lineage of games, things can be a bit daunting for newcomers to the throat-impaling series.<\/p>\n

Never fear though, as MyGaming will help prepare you for the colossal release, by squishing-in everything you need to know before you play your part in the American Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s happened?<\/h3>\n

To try and explain the story of Assassin\u2019s Creed is on par with trying to comprehend the Matrix trilogy.<\/p>\n

While gamers are familiar with the heroes of the box-covers, the real overarching protagonist of the series is Desmond Miles. Once a mere bartender, he learns he is part of a long line of assassin ancestry. Desmond is thrown into a century-spanning war between the Assassins and their arch-enemies, the Templars.<\/p>\n

Desmond is required to use a futuristic machine called the Animus, which allows him to relive his ancestors\u2019 memories. These ancestors were Altair (Assassin\u2019s Creed), Ezio (Assassin\u2019s Creed II), and now Connor (Assassin\u2019s Creed III).<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the point of all of this? Well, Abstergo Industries (the front for the Templar bad guys) put Desmond in the Animus to find out where 28 artefacts are hidden around the world, which if found, can be used to control the world, or destroy it (which has apparently happened before).<\/p>\n

So, in a very concise summary, ACIII will see Desmond (who is continually gaining killer skills from a \u201cbleeding effect\u201d of his bloodline through the Animus machine) and Connor piecing together the rest of the puzzle to find out how to save the world.<\/p>\n

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What should I expect?<\/h3>\n

The whole series follows multiple stories within a bigger overarching story. In Connor\u2019s own personal tale, we see him trying to fit in with society, struggling with the conflict between his Native American and Britsh roots, and helping the Colonial Americans defend the against the British invaders who are there to stamp out the revolution.<\/p>\n

Desmond will also play a much more significant role, stepping into the spotlight once again in the present day.<\/p>\n

In terms of gameplay, Assassin\u2019s Creed III offers a wealth of new features. The traditional action-adventure blend will return, albeit with some substantial leaps in scale and detail.<\/p>\n

A revamped combat system allows Connor to dual-wield weapons, adding another layer to the melee mechanics. Hunting will also play a role, as Connor can hunt down wild animals, gathering skin and meat to sell for weapons and other items.<\/p>\n

A surprising addition is the inclusion of naval battles. Almost a game unto itself, the naval sequences allow Connor to control an entire ship, armed with cannons and a\u00a0 crew, and engage on the oceanic battleground, even boarding and pillaging other ships.<\/p>\n

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Assassin\u2019s Creed III is looking to be the biggest of the bunch by far, and as much as we know, there\u2019s still a lot we don\u2019t. The game is said to tie up Desmond\u2019s story, so expect some big revelations this around.<\/p>\n

Assassin\u2019s Creed III releases on 31 October 2012 for Xbox 360 and PS3, and 23 November for PC.<\/p>\n

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