Assassin's Creed

[Cherubim1324]

Ubisoft - Assassin's Creed™ (http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=4474)

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Assassin’s Creed is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that will redefine the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin’s Creed merges technology, game design, theme, and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of change.

The setting is 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You, Altair, intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict.

You are an Assassin, a warrior shrouded in secrecy and feared for your ruthlessness. Your actions can throw your immediate environment into chaos, and your existence will shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

Key Features

* Be an Assassin
Master the skills, tactics, and weapons of history’s deadliest and most secretive clan of warriors. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy, and fight your way to escape.
* Realistic and responsive environments
Crowds react to your moves and will either help or hinder you on your quests.
* Action with a new dimension – total freedom
Eliminate your targets wherever, whenever, and however. Stalk your prey through richly detailed, historically accurate, open-ended environments. Scale buildings, mount horses, blend in with crowds. Do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.
* Relive the epic times of the Crusades
Assassin’s Creed immerses you in the realistic and historical Holy Land of the 12th century, featuring life-like graphics, ambience, and the subtle, yet detailed nuances of a living world.
* Intense action rooted in reality
Experience heavy action blended with fluid and precise animations. Use a wide range of medieval weapons, and face your enemies in realistic swordfight duels.
* Next-gen gameplay
The proprietary engine developed from the ground up for the next-gen console allows organic game design featuring open gameplay, intuitive control scheme, realistic interaction with environment, and a fluid, yet sharp, combat mechanic.

Assassin's Creed | Official Site | Ubisoft (UK) (http://assassinscreed.uk.ubi.com/)
Assassin's Creed | Official Site | Ubisoft (US) (http://assassinscreed.us.ubi.com/index.php/)

Assassin's Creed
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed)

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Assassin's Creed
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Developer(s):
Ubisoft Montreal

Publisher(s):
Ubisoft

Engine:
Scimitar Engine

Release date(s):
PlayStation 3:
Japan TBA
North America TBA
PAL TBA
Australia TBA

Microsoft Xbox 360:
Japan TBA
North America TBA
PAL TBA
Australia TBA

PC:
Japan TBA
North America TBA
PAL TBA
Australia TBA

Genre(s):
Action-adventure

Mode(s):
Single player

Rating(s):
ESRB: Rating Pending (RP)

Platform(s):
PC, PS3, Xbox 360


Assassin's Creed is a video game in development by Ubisoft. First shown as Project Assassin at Microsoft's X05 event, at the E3 2006 trade show, it was officially announced for the PS3, to be released in 2007 using the name Assassin's Creed. Later on, Ubisoft also announced that the game was coming to the PC[1] (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/729/729420p1.html) [2] (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6156938.html?action=convert&click=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;0) and Xbox 360 [3] (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/729/729877p1.html). The game is being developed by many of the same people who helped make Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and began production as soon as the latter was completed.

Contents

* 1 Overview (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed#Overview)
* 2 Features (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed#Features)
* 3 Weaponry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed#Weaponry)
* 4 Awards (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed#Awards)
* 5 External links (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed#External_li nks)
* 6 References (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed#References)

And now, what some would consider bad news...
Assassin's Creed delayed (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=148118&skip=yes)

Wednesday 25-Oct-2006 10:18 AM Medieval assassin 'em-up, along with Brothers in Arms, pushed back to "fiscal 2007/2008"

The 360, PS3 and PC adventure game, Assassin's Creed has been delayed until 'fiscal 2007/2008'. When contacted, Ubisoft wouldn't say anything at all about why two of its biggest games have been delayed.

This means it'll likely be the end of next year before one of our most anticipated titles reaches our HD tellies, but on the bright side at least Ubi will be able to get ample polishing time in, so that it lives up to all of obscenely-high expectations.

Additionally, WWII stalwarts will be disappointed to hear that Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway has been pushed backed to the same mysterious "fiscal 2007/2008", but we're sure that would benefit from a bit of extra work as well.

Still, how could we stay mad with Assassin's Creed producer, Jade Raymond staring at us with her dark, forgiving eyes?

Andy Robinson (andy.robinson@futurenet.co.uk )

[Kaffee]

Once again, this is one my most wanted, can't wait to play it. It sucks that its being delayed however.

[Night]

Unless it's worth 900 dollars I can't get it. Looks fantastic, but I'm not buying a PS3 for it.

[Rainbow Dash]

Unless it's worth 900 dollars I can't get it. Looks fantastic, but I'm not buying a PS3 for it.
Coming out for the PC as well you know.

[Cherubim1324]

Coming out for the PC as well you know.

The PC, the PlayStation 3, and the Xbox 360.

[Rainbow Dash]

Yeah, but unless I'm mistaken, it doesnt sound like he intends to get a 360 either.

[Cherubim1324]

Yeah, but unless I'm mistaken, it doesnt sound like he intends to get a 360 either.

That is his choice. I was merely pointing out his three options if he wants Assassin's Creed.

[The Deity]

I'm sure I'll get it...eventually. It will be amazing.

[Cherubim1324]

New Assassin's Creed details and screens (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=148699)

Monday 6-Nov-2006 12:19 PM Altair to be a 'Robin Hood' style character?

Thanks to our colleagues at Gamefront.de (http://www.gamefront.de/) we have managed to get our hands on some more screens and info on Ubisoft's much-desired Assassin's Creed.

As part of keeping the game grounded in history, the gameplay will remain realistic meaning that success in a sword fight will depend on good observation and timing rather than mastering combos. As Altair's acrobatics are modelled on those of a real-life, highly-trained athlete, don't expect him to be able to sustain regular knocks to the head without suffering the consequences.

More information has been revealed about the side-missions that Altair can choose to take on, which mostly revolve around helping the populace to get them on side. One mission revolves around the distinctly Robin Hood-flavoured notion of stealing money back from the corrupt to return it to the poor. The more allies you gain, the more help you'll receive in your future fleeing from the scenes of your crimes.

We're all very excited about this one, so to satisfy you for the time being, take a look at these new images acquired by our friends over at Gamefront.

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I hope the gameplay remains realistic when this game is released, whenever that may be...

[Kaffee]

damn that looks good, keep us informed Cherry Bomb.

[Cherubim1324]

The following is an update to a rumor that has been around for 3+ months...
Secrets of Assassin's Creed Leaked? (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/750/750958p1.html)

Actress lets the premise of high profile Ubisoft title out of the bag in interview.
by Jeff Haynes (http://xbox360.ign.com/email.html)

December 13, 2006 - For months, we've been covering every scrap of information about Assassin's Creed (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/834/834724.html), Ubisoft's Montreal's upcoming action game set in 1191 AD during the Third Crusade. As the assassin Altair, players are tasked with eliminating key figures on both sides of the war in an attempt to end the hostilities. Not only does Assassin's Creed offer new stealth mechanics thanks to its social camouflage feature, it also showcases new acrobatic maneuvers using the immediate environment around Altair that haven't been seen before in a game. While there were some curious hints as to whether or not the entire game would be set solely in the Third Crusade thanks to some of the video clips that have been released, we were looking forward to potentially changing the course of history.

Or will we? Interestingly, it seems as though the medieval action title isn't exactly what it seems. Looks like there's more of a sci-fi twist to the game than we initially thought. In an interview with IGN TV (http://tv.ign.com/articles/750/750843p3.html), Kristen Bell, the star of Veronica Mars explains her connection to the upcoming game. She also reveals the sci-fi premise behind the game: "It's actually really interesting to me. It's sort of based on the research that's sort of happening now, about the fact that your genes might be able to hold memory. And you could argue semantics and say it's instinct, but how does a baby bird know to eat a worm, as opposed to a cockroach, if its parents don't show it? And it's about this science company trying to, Matrix-style, go into peoples brains and find out an ancestor who used to be an assassin, and sort of locate who that person is."

We contacted Ubisoft for a comment on Bell's disclosure, but they were unavailable at the time this story was published. Looks like we'll be going back to the future with Assassin's Creed sometime next year.

[Rainbow Dash]

I don't want to know that.

[Kaffee]

Sci-Fi twist, WTF.

[[PhiberOpticks]]

As long as it doesn't end up as some retarded Stargate premise or whatever, I'm good.

[Cherubim1324]

Sci-Fi twist, WTF.

Yes, a sci-fi twist. I made a post mentioning this (http://www.evermoreforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=267776#post26 7776) back in September, though in a different thread. Once I know more, I will be sure to post it here.

[Nickelback]

Main Character: TEAL'C

[Kaffee]

I don't mind the Sci-Fi twist, it just took me by surprise, I'm so out of the Loop.

[Cherubim1324]

I don't mind the Sci-Fi twist, it just took me by surprise, I'm so out of the Loop.

Just check this thread every so often for updates as I always post any relevant info I come across. That also goes for all other threads I create for news and information on specific games.

[Kaffee]

will do bro, I'm already watching your Fable 2 thread like a hawk, LOL

[Cherubim1324]

Assassin's Creed DS? (http://kotaku.com/gaming/assassin.s-creed/assassins-creed-ds-250645.php)

So I was at my old GameStop (http://kotaku.com/gaming/gamestop/) on Saturday, catching up with the news and trying to see if my former assistant manager's mom was still single, when one of the employees mentioned Assassin's Creed (http://kotaku.com/gaming/assassin.s-creed/) for the Nintendo DS (http://kotaku.com/gaming/ds/). The DS? I had not heard of such an animal, but they showed me in their computer - Assassin (http://kotaku.com/gaming/assassin/)'s Creed Nintendo DS, SKU number 180408, with an expected ship date of the 26th of September. Retailing for $29.99, the game is, like everything at GameStop, available for preorder. It isn't on their website, but give your nearest store a call.

While I was pondering this over the weekend, a Kotakuite named Eric sent us a link to GameFly, who has the game listed for pre-rental (http://www.gamefly.com/products/detail.asp?pid=125850&fcTrack=Search?-?Alphabetical). A coincidence? A conspiracy? Wishful thinking?

We'll be following up on this with Ubisoft (http://kotaku.com/gaming/ubisoft/) later today. In the meantime, I'm sure GameStop won't mind you dropping $5 on the title, whether or not it actually exists. Michael Fahey

Update: Couldn't find it on the GameStop website before, but there it is now. (http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=18040 8)

Assassin's Creed (http://www.gamefly.com/products/detail.asp?pid=125850&fcTrack=Search?-?Alphabetical)

Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: DS
Category: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/27/07
Keep It Price: Not for sale

Assassin's Creed (http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=18040 8)

Pre-Release
Ships
9/25/07

$29.99

Publisher: Ubi Soft
Developer: Ubi Soft
Platform: DS
Category: None

Rated "RP" for Rating Pending

As soon as there is an official confirmation on this, I will be sure to post it here.

[Rainbow Dash]

Why did I think it was coming out this month?

[The Deity]

Well release the DS game after the console versions!


Not that I have a 360 or PS3...

[Altima]

I'm still getting the Ps3 version. I don't have any intentions of ownign a DS and I don't have a 360 yet and won't until Halo 3 comes out.

[Rainbow Dash]

Oh, that was the DS date I was looking at. So when does the main consoles version come out?

[Cherubim1324]

Assassin's Creed: Ubisoft breaks the silence (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=162697)

Wednesday 25-Apr-2007 11:04 AM Script writer sheds story revelations to our mates at Xbox World 360 magazine - read it online now!

After a cold and quiet few months everyone's favourite French publisher Ubisoft has decided to break the silence on its Prince of Persia-meets-Hitman adventure Assassins' Creed.

The chatter comes in the latest issue of Xbox World 360 magazine which you can find on the shelves today.

"I think it's safe to say that the Crusades are an area we've wanted to explore for a long time, but we've been waiting for technology to reach a point where we can do it justice," script writer Cory May says.

"We contacted a historian early in the conception phase of development to help us build a foundation of research. We have used the web, documentaries, old medieval encyclopaedias, paintings and novels. The historian helped us with some harder to find information such as original city plans of Jerusalem, Damascus and Acre that date back to the 3rd crusade."

Our kind and gentle colleagues on the mag have decided to stick the entire interview with script writer Cory May online, and you can find it here (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=162466), here (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=162581) and oh - here (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=162689) as well.

Andy Robinson (andy.robinson@futurenet.co.uk )

[Altima]

It is about time more info comes out about this game. I'd love to play games in all kinds of times and historic areas and The Crusades Era is a good time for a game to take place.

[Cherubim1324]

Assassin's Creed to get limited edition (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=164519)

Tuesday 22-May-2007 12:57 PM Special packaging, comic and figurine to come with limited edition Assassin's Creed, say internet reports

Assassin's Creed is set to get a limited edition release later this year, complete with tin case and other goodies.

This is all according to IGN, which says that Ubisoft will announce the limited edition version this afternoon. Apparently it comes complete with Altair figurine, Penny Arcade comic, mini strategy guide and bonus disc stuffed full of behind-the-scenes videos and interviews.

The release date is still unknown, but pricing for the LE is said to be $69.99 (about £35).

Ubisoft's Ubidays event is set to go down tonight and our man is already enjoying a comfy trip on the Eurostar. Look for our full coverage later on today.

Andy Robinson (andy.robinson@futurenet.co.uk )

Gorgeous Assassin's Creed trailer! (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=164594)

Wednesday 23-May-2007 8:30 AM Here it is; a brand new look at Ubisoft's beautiful assassin-em-up via a mostly-slow motion UbiDays trailer

Another video fresh from the UbiDays press pack is this brand new trailer of Assassin's Creed and yeah, it's still looking bloody gorgeous.

The video demonstrates a bit more of the sense of scale Ubisoft's excellent Montreal studio is going for, and shows off some of the truly excellent animation work - including Altair giving an enemy combatant a cheeky slap during a sword fight.

Go on then, off to the video player on the right.

Andy Robinson (andy.robinson@futurenet.co.uk )

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Assassin's Creed
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Assassin's Creed playable at E3 (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=164623)

Wednesday 23-May-2007 11:29 AM Ubisoft's rooftop-hopping swashbuckler appearing in video-form only at UbiDays

Ubisoft's gorgeous Assassin's Creed is set to debut in playable form at this year's E3, the company noted at its UbiDays conference in Paris.

A brand new trailer was shown at the event last night, where it's currently being touted in video form only. Assassin's lovely producer Jade Raymond is also hanging around somewhere, just in front of our man who's prepping a Dastardly & Mutley-style capture device.

Andy Robinson (andy.robinson@futurenet.co.uk )

Assassin's Creed Pre-E3 Update (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/assassinscreed/news.html?sid=6171370)

Ubisoft showed off next to nothing new on the hotly anticipated action game at its recent event, but you knew we were going to write about it anyway.

By Brad Shoemaker (http://www.gamespot.com/users/Brad/), GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com/)
Posted May 23, 2007 9:00 am PT

At Ubisoft's recent "Ubidays" press event in San Francisco, the company showed off in-the-flesh, often playable versions of its hottest fall releases, like Tom Clancy's EndWar, Haze, and Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway. But Ubisoft's most highly awaited game, Assassin's Creed, was nowhere to be seen on the event floor. The company instead sated attended press with a brief presentation by producer Jade Raymond and a scant few seconds of new gameplay footage. Honestly, we couldn't glean much in the way of hard details from the trailer, but of course we're going to report on any new public exhibition of such a sought-after game, however slight. Besides, we'll cut Ubisoft a little slack on this one, since the company is promising a public hands-on demo of the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in just about six weeks.

First of all, the new trailer doesn't even touch on the science fiction tie-in at the end of last year's E3 demo. Raymond says fans will have to wait until even after this year's E3 to find out anything more about the game's potentially time-traveling or otherwise futuristically influenced plot twist (though we're betting we won't find out what's really going on until we play through the game for ourselves). We do get to see more new cities from the Crusades (set roughly from 1100 to 1300), such as Jerusalem and Damascus, as well as an area Raymond somewhat cryptically referred to as "the Kingdom." These areas are roughly 15 times larger than what we saw at last year's E3. Moreover, the engine now supports 150 discrete computer-controlled characters, each with independent AI, so it sounds like the team is working hard on filling out those medieval expanses for the final game.

The trailer doesn't show off a lot in terms of new gameplay, but it does seem to place an emphasis on equestrian combat. We were pretty into the retractable blades that you'll be able to hide underneath your sleeves (which can be seen in the trailer), but then, we like to look at the game's hero Altaïr as some sort of medieval ninja. The last gameplay element we got any info on was the leap of faith, a move that will facilitate your quick exit from the scene of your nefarious doings. Raymond says missions in the game won't end when you perform the kill; escaping from the area will be as important as taking down your mark. You'll be able to make a leap of faith from predefined high points (indicated by specific imagery, like a flock of birds) onto soft spots like bales of hay below. The team wants to offer exciting chase sequences in the final game, and this move sounds like an important part of those mechanics.

Ubisoft is promising a lot more on the game at E3, so we'll bring you more (including hands-on information) in July. And make sure you view the new trailer, linked at the top of this preview, to tide you over.

-GameSpot

[Altima]

I will definately have to get the limited edition copy of this game.

[Cherubim1324]

Ubisoft Announces Assassin's Creed™ to Launch Worldwide November 2007
6/8/2007 (http://www.ubi.com/US/News/Info.aspx?nId=4610)

Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed™ to Launch Worldwide November 2007 [06.07.07]

SAN FRANCISCO – June 7, 2007 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced the worldwide launch for the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed Assassin's Creed™ will be November 2007.

The Assassin's Creed franchise will make its debut on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Assassin's Creed is being developed by an all-star team from Ubisoft's world-class Montreal studio. As a testament to its pre-launch following and buzz, the latest Assassin's Creed gameplay trailer, released on May 23, exceeded more than 1.3 million downloads via GameTrailers.com in less than a week.

"Assassin's Creed is going to be a huge launch for Ubisoft this year along with the added prestige of being the start of this exciting new franchise that is bringing something completely new to the market," said Tony Key, vice president of marketing, Ubisoft. "We’re confident that Assassin's Creed will exceed expectations as a 'must-have' title this holiday season and will achieve both critical and commercial success."

The game is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players will assume the role of the main character, Altair, and will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and truly experience the art of a master assassin.

In 2006, Assassin's Creed received the Game Critics Award: Best of E3 2006 for "Best Action-Adventure Game" and swept the "Best PS3 Game" category across numerous video game Web sites.*

Assassin’s Creed will be available in North America at the MSRP of $59.99 with the Limited Edition priced at $69.99 – ESRB rating is pending. For more information, please visit http://www.assassinscreed.com (http://www.assassinscreed.com/).

*1UP "Best PS3 Game," GameSpot "Best PLAYSTATION 3 Editors' Choice Winner," GameSpy "Best of E3 PS3 Game of the Show," Games Radar "Best of E3 PLAYSTATION 3," GameTrailers "Best of Show," IGN "Best PS3 Game of the Show"

About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated sales of 680 million Euros for the 2006-07 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit http://www.ubisoftgroup.com (http://www.ubisoftgroup.com/).

© 2007 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

[Altima]

I can't wait this is a must have a MUST have! I hope that I will have all 3 of the games im currently palying beat by then or at least 2 of them.

[Cherubim1324]

Assassin's Creed Dated in UK (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/830/830272p1.html)

"Huge" and "solid" purrs game producer Jade Raymond.
by Matt Wales (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/email.html), IGN UK

UK, October 25, 2007 - Ubisoft has revealed that long-awaited Assassin's Creed (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/objects/834/834724.html) has gone "gold", if you will, and is set for release in the UK on November 16. That applies to both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, just in case you were wondering.

Everyone's favourite pin-up producer Jade Raymond had this to say regarding the news: "We've been working very hard for nearly four years to make Assassin's Creed a reality and now there is a confirmed date when players will get to experience the results of our efforts". Raymond continued, "This is a huge event for the team. Our biggest reward will be everyone having a lot of good solid fun."

Assassin's Creed sees players jumping off things in 1191 AD - and if you want more information than that, check out the official Assassin's Creed website (http://www.assassinscreed.com/). Or, better yet, fix eyes forward for IGN's definitive review, coming soon.

Assassin's Creed Goes Gold (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/830/830281p1.html)

Altair still plans to attack retailers in November.
by Ryan Geddes (http://xbox360.ign.com/email.html)

October 25, 2007 - Assassin's Creed (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/834/834724.html), the acrobatic adventure game on the way from Ubisoft Montreal, has reached gold status and is on track to meet its scheduled release date.

The game is set for a Nov. 13 release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in both a standard and limited edition. Gamers who pre-order the title at GameStop will receive a bonus Assassin's Creed art book when they pick up their copy.

"We've been working very hard for nearly four years to make Assassin's Creed a reality and now there is a confirmed date when players will get to experience the results of our efforts," said Jade Raymond, the game's producer. "This is a huge event for the team. Our biggest reward will be everyone having a lot of good solid fun."

Assassin's Creed is set in 1191 A.D., when the Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You play as Altair, an Assassin tasked with taking out some of the region's most prominent figures.

For those of you wondering, the PC and DS versions are scheduled to be released in early 2008.

[Altima]

I had the SE version reserved for the Ps3 but I changed it to 360 as the Ps3 isn't mine.

I can't wait for this game. I will have beaten Bioshock by then and I will put it ahead of any other game I have as it is just plain great looking and I can't wait to try it out.

[Rainbow Dash]

...I read it was due out on the 20th. This is indeed auspicious news.

[Kaffee]

doesn't matter, the game is looking awesome, its right up there with MGS4 with me, I've been reading about it in Game Informer, some of the stuff you have to do sounds awesome, like climbing to the top of a building to map out your map. It just looks like a 100+ hours of fun.