If you haven't heard by now, Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed III. The most interesting thing about this title is its new setting, America during the Revolutionary War. It may turn out to be a fine game. With that all said I have a certain problem with the announcement of this title. Actually, it is a specific problem I have with the entire series. There have been too many Assassin's Creed games developed too fast.
Ubisoft says they are focusing on two "core verticals," and that's to return as a leader in the open world genre, and live service games.
Calling Ubisoft a leader in open world gaming at any point in time would be like calling Dollar General a leader in retail.
Well, to be fair, they did pump out good open world games before. It was used as a template so much that people now know what it means when you say it's like an Ubi open world collectahon.
What though? I can't think of one game they had where I liked anything about it. Atleast since the ps3/360 Gen
If they have never been the leader in open world gaming, then explain me this: why does almost every open world game follow the same tired old Ubisoft open world formula?
Follow the Leader.
I don't think they were ever the leader tbh. I've never really cared for any of their open world games. I do wanna try watch dogs 2 because it looks like it's set in San Fran. Looked interesting
Hanzala from eXputer: "With Ubisoft's practices becoming increasingly anti-consumer lately, the destruction of The Sands of Time Remake looks almost inevitable."
Hey Ubi, here's a gun, don't shoot yourself in the foot.
*Ubi takes gun, aims at foot, empties clip*
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There have been 2 Assassin's Creed games developed quickly. Both are spinoffs. Assassin's Creed 3 is a game that's been in development for 3 years. Doesn't sound too fast to me.
The author clearly hasn't researched any details of AC3. If what I have read is correct, this will be a major change from the others. Not only have they spent three years on it, but they've built a new engine aswell.
Whilst I agree that a new title every year can get a little overwhelming, unusually it doesn't bother me so much with Assassin's Creed, especially seeing as I wait for the quick price drop before I buy, or rent in the case of Revelations.
ACIII was announced last year. The story and character was announced last week along with a handfull information that seems you didn't read about.
Every publisher wants annual franchises these days
The American revolution bitches!!!!! :)