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Saturday7th Sep 2013
Rumour Assassin's Creed III: Liberation May Be Charming PS3
High definition re-release mooted
We already know that Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation’s protagonist Aveline de Grandpré is set to appear in a batch of PlayStation exclusive Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag side-missions later this year – but she may be pointing her triangular hat elsewhere, too. A
Thursday7th Feb 2013
News Assassin's Creed III: Liberation's Sales Near 600,000 Units
Not too shabby
Ubisoft’s likeable PlayStation Vita spin-off Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation has snuck up on a brand new milestone, selling “close to 600,000 units”. The publisher announced the statistic as part of a post-earnings financial call earlier today, though its terminology was mixed throughout. As such, it’s not entirely clear if...
Thursday22nd Nov 2012
News This PlayStation Vita Deal Is Almost Too Good to Be True
Jaw dropping
North American readers might want to take a break from their turkey sandwiches and family rifts, because we come bearing good news. According to Polygon, you’ll be able to purchase a Crystal White PlayStation Vita with a copy of Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation and a 4GB memory card for a ridiculous $179.99 from Amazon.com later...
Wednesday21st Nov 2012
News Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Drags Vita Out of the Danger Zone in Japan
Kiss from a rose
It’s been a recurring theme that whenever software actually launches for the PlayStation Vita in Japan, the system gets a huge boost. That’s remained true this week, with Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation pulling the platform out of the danger zone. The handheld adventure was accompanied by a couple of new colours, which...
Tuesday13th Nov 2012
News Ubisoft Satisfied with Assassin's Creed III: Liberation's Sales
Signs of life
We’re so used to wallowing in woeful PlayStation Vita sales reports that this story has taken us by surprise. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, publisher Ubisoft has revealed that portable exclusive Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation has actually posted very positive sales numbers worldwide. “It's the first time we've...
Saturday27th Oct 2012
News Purchasing Assassin's Creed III and Liberation Unlocks Bonus Content
More for your money
You were probably going to purchase both Assassin’s Creed III and Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation anyway – but Ubisoft has announced an added incentive to affirm your decision. If you link up both games, you’ll be able to play a converging mission as Connor on the PlayStation Vita. Furthermore, you’ll unlock the...
Thursday18th Oct 2012
News Ubisoft Extricates Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Trailer
Fight for your right
Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation’s protagonist Aveline may just be the most interesting main character in the stealth series so far. Not only does her gender introduce some interesting narrative and gameplay ideas, but we love the way that developer Ubisoft Sofia hasn’t overplayed her sexuality. She is a strong and...
Wednesday25th Jul 2012
News Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Sneaking into GamesCom
Rooftop runner
Despite receiving a positive critical reception at E3 earlier in the year, we still haven’t seen much of Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation for PlayStation Vita. That looks likely to change at GamesCom next month, as Ubisoft has confirmed that the handheld spin-off will be playable on the show floor. It’ll be joined by a...
Wednesday11th Jul 2012
News Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Trailer Introduces Aveline
Fresh face
Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation undeniably looks like the most exciting title in development for PlayStation Vita – and this extended trailer underlines exactly why that’s the case. It shows new protagonist Aveline running through her hometown of New Orleans. Unsurprisingly, there’s a fair amount of stabbing...
Thursday14th Jun 2012
News Ubisoft Bullish About PlayStation Vita's Prospects
True believer
Ubisoft was one of the few third-party publishers to deliver the goods for Vita at this year’s E3. The company announced a full-blown spin-off in Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation – a title that’s been getting a lot of buzz in the aftermath of the show. That support shows serious belief in the platform’s future prospects,...
Friday8th Jun 2012
News Assassin's Creed III Is Available to Pre-Order from the PSN
The Animus awaits
If you’ve been on the European PlayStation Store this week – perhaps to download your PlayStation Plus goodies – you might have noticed a new section dedicated to Assassin’s Creed III. The directory includes a wealth of pre-order options for Ubisoft’s latest blockbuster, allowing you to take advantage of the PSN’s new...
Tuesday5th Jun 2012
News Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Sneaking onto Vita
In the shadows
The surprise might have been ruined, but Game Informer's premature preview of Assassin's Creed III: Liberation still couldn't kill the enthusiasm for PlayStation Vita's biggest E3 announcement. For the first time in the Assassin's series, Liberation introduces a female assassin named Aveline. The game – which is a brand new...
