88w ago - Ubisoft Community Developer Gabriel Graziani has announced today that starting tomorrow the Assassin's Creed: Revelations PS3 Beta will be open to all users on PlayStation Network!

To quote: Since the Assassin's Creed Revelations Beta is going so well, at 10:00 am tomorrow (PST) we have decided to open it up to ALL PSN USERS!!

The Beta is scheduled to end on the 11th of September, so get started on that download ASAP so you don't miss even a moment of the action!

In the meantime, I suggest you give our Beta guide a once over so you're fully prepared.

See you out there!

91w ago - Today Ubisoft Community Developer Gabriel Graziani has shared a fresh Assassin's Creed Revelations PS3 trailer video from Gamescom 2011 below.

To quote: Gamescom, the world's largest trade fair for interactive games and entertainment, has begun in Cologne, Germany.

First off, on the show floor, the Assassin's Creed Revelations booth will feature EIGHT gaming pods equipped with a new multiplayer build.

This will be the very first time we're showing this build to the public, and it will be the first time anyone outside of exclusive members of the press can get their hands on the all new Deathmatch mode!

And don't worry if you can't wedge your way to the front of the line for multiplayer at our booth, because we'll also have four additional multiplayer pods at the PlayStation booth to ensure that everyone at the show gets a chance to enjoy a fully updated version of one of the most innovative multiplayer games on the market.





Can't get to Germany on such short notice? Fear not, Assassins, because we're also unveiling some all-new gameplay footage!

We're rolling out an all-new single-player gameplay trailer covering some fresh territory that we've only hinted at in previous coverage and further demonstrates...

92w ago - Today Ubisoft Community Developer Gabriel Graziani has confirmed that the Assassin's Creed Revelation PS3 Beta opens on September 3rd for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

To quote: We have just announced that PlayStation Plus members get access to the Assassin's Creed Revelations BETA on September 3rd! No, seriously, this is happening!

Here is a quick glimpse of some of the things you can expect to experience in the ACR Beta (a much, much more detailed list that will be available on a special website we're creating just for the Beta, but in the meantime, you can learn more in our forums.

Characters

Nine characters are available in the Beta which are all unlocked for your use at the outset. Though they share the same overall behavior, their animations differ and their ability sets are customizable. Available Characters include: The Sentinel, The Vanguard, The Guardian, The Vizier, The Thespian, The Deacon, The Bombardier, The Trickster and The Champion.

Maps

Three maps are available in the Beta and are all unlocked from the outset. Be sure to pay attention to their layouts in-game as these maps have been tuned to allow more strategy than those in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood...

97w ago - PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen has announced today that both Golden Axe and Guerilla War are coming for free to PlayStation Plus alongside Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood this month.

To quote: July is packed with amazing PlayStation Plus content - including Assassins, Fighters, Guerrillas, Axe-men, and much more - all coming in two publishes on July 12th and 19th.

Don't miss the July 19th update when the hot 2K Summer Sale starts. A Special Offer for PlayStation Plus users includes the Borderlands full bundle for $14.99 (sale price $19.99). This bundle includes the full game, and all 4 pieces of add-on DLC. Purchased individually these items would add up to more than $65!

Check out our highlighted offers below, along with the full list that follows:

Free Games and DLC

As a reminder, the free monthly games for Plus were released on July 5th, so the next set of free titles will be on August 2nd and announced on the blog on July 20th. With that said, Plus is still offering the SEGA Genesis classic title Golden Axe for free (and early) to Plus on July 12th!

Get ready to battle rebel soldiers and rescue hostages because Guerrilla War, a PS mini from SNK, is also available for free starting July 19th! This mini title is being offered...

101w ago - Ubisoft Community Developer Gabriel Graziani has posted up some videos today showcasing Assassin's Creed Revelations for PlayStation 3 at E3 2011.

To quote: With the Electronic Entertainment Expo (or E3, for those in the know) wrapping up this week, we thought it might be nice to give you a quick round-up of the video content we've released for Assassin's Creed Revelations.

During the show, we've revealed a great many secrets surrounding ACR, detailing a wide variety of new gameplay features as well as delving deeper into the storyline of this essential piece of Ezio's final adventure.

We even had several multiplayer "pods" set up, both at our Ubisoft booth as well as at the Sony PlayStation booth, to enmesh show attendees in our innovative multiplayer (and show off a handful of the planned improvements we're working on).

So, without further ado, take a look below to see what Assassin's Creed Revelations has in store!





This gorgeous trailer outlines the basic premise of Assassin's Creed Revelations. During the trailer, we see Ezio travelling a great...