Assassin's Creed
Developer(s)	Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher(s)	Ubisoft
Designer(s)	Patrice Desilets (Creative director), Jade Raymond (Producer)
Engine	Scimitar
Version	1.02 (May 13, 2008)
Platform(s)	PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
Release date	PlayStation 3, Xbox 360: NA November 14, 2007[1] EU November 14, 2007[2] AUS November 21, 2007[3] JP November 29, 2007[4] Microsoft Windows: NA April 8, 2008[5] NA April 9, 2008 (Steam)[6] AUS April 10/11, 2008[7][8][9] EU April 10, 2008 Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates video games. ... Ubisoft Entertainment (formerly Ubi Soft) is a computer and video game publisher and developer headquarters in Montreuil, France. ... Ubisoft Entertainment (formerly Ubi Soft) is a computer and video game publisher and developer with headquarters in Montreuil-sous-Bois, France. ... A game designer is a person who designs games. ... Jade Raymond is a video game producer and a host of G4s program The Electric Playground along with Tommy Tallarico, Victor Lucas, Julie Stoffer and Geoff Keighley. ... A game engine is the core software component of a computer video game or other interactive application with real-time graphics. ... The Scimitar Engine is a is a game engine created by video game developer Ubisoft for use on next generation gaming systems PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. ... is the 133rd day of the year (134th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... In computing, a platform describes some sort of framework, either in hardware or software, which allows software to run. ... The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATION®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... Windows redirects here. ... North American redirects here. ... is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Australasia Australasia is a term variably used to describe a region of Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. ... is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the country in East Asia. ... is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... North American redirects here. ... is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... North American redirects here. ... is the 99th day of the year (100th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. ... Australasia Australasia is a term variably used to describe a region of Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. ...
Genre(s)	Action-adventure, stealth
Mode(s)	Single-player
Rating(s)	ESRB: M PEGI: 18+[10] BBFC: 15 OFLC (AU): MA15+ OFLC (NZ): R13 CERO: Z
Media	Blu-ray Disc, DVD-DL, Steam download
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Input methods	DualShock 3 controller, SIXAXIS controller, Keyboard and mouse, Xbox 360 Controller

Assassin's Creed is a video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released worldwide in November 2007 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles.^[1] The North American PC version was released on April 8, 2008. Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of audio playback from 1 dimension (mono/Left-Right) to 2D or 3D. This is often performed for a more realistic audio environment, actively implemented in cinema sound systems, technical theatre, home entertainment, video arcades, computer gaming, and a growing... Many accessories enhance the use and features of Sonys PlayStation 3 game system and games. ... Many accessories enhance the use and features of Sonys PlayStation 3 game system and games. ... Keyboard redirects here. ... A contemporary computer mouse, with the most common standard features: two buttons and a scroll wheel. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Computer and video games redirects here. ... Ubisoft Entertainment (formerly Ubi Soft) is a computer and video game publisher and developer headquarters in Montreuil, France. ... Ubisoft Entertainment (formerly Ubi Soft) is a computer and video game publisher and developer with headquarters in Montreuil-sous-Bois, France. ... The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATION®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

A prequel for this game, titled Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles, was released on February 5, 2008 for the Nintendo DS.^[12] A prequel is a work that portrays events which include the structure, conventions, and/or characters of a previously completed narrative, but occur at an earlier time. ... is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Nintendo DS (sometimes abbreviated NDS or more commonly DS) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. ...

Gameplay

Assassin's Creed is a third-person stealth game in which the player assumes the role of Altaïr ibn La-Ahad (الطائر ابن لا أحد , Arabic, "The Flying One, Son of None"), a member of the Hashshashin (The Assassin Brotherhood) which is not allied to either the Templars or Saracens during the third crusade. Altaïr's objective in the game is to assassinate nine historical figures propagating the Crusades in the year 1191. (According to Ubisoft developers, all of the main character's targets are historical figures who died or disappeared in 1191, although not necessarily by assassination.) Look up Third person in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Solid Snake hides behind a tank in Metal Gear Solid, a popular stealth video game. ... Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad (الطائر At-ta-ir in Arabic) is the main character and protagonist in the Ubisoft game, Assassins Creed. ... Arabic redirects here. ... Hashshashin fortress of Alamut. ... This article is about the medieval crusades. ...

The primary goal of the game is to carry out the assassinations ordered by the head of the Brotherhood, Al Mualim. To achieve this goal, the player must use stealth and a variety of intelligence gathering tactics to collect information on their target. These tactics include eavesdropping, forceful interrogation, pickpocketing, and completing tasks for Informers (other assassins who will give you information in exchange for assassinating targets or collecting flags^{[citation needed]}). Additionally, the player may take part in any number of side objectives, including climbing tall towers to map out the city and saving citizens that are being threatened or harassed by the city guards. There are also various side quests unrelated to the story such as hunting down and killing Templars and flag collecting. Intelligence (abbreviated or ) is the process and the result of gathering information and analyzing it to answer questions or obtain advance warnings needed to plan for the future. ... To eavesdrop is to surreptitiously overhear a private conversation. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Eighteenth century engraving showing a pickpocket in action. ... For other uses, see Knights Templar (disambiguation). ...

The game takes place primarily in the Holy Land. It consists of four main cities: Jerusalem, Acre, Damascus and Masyaf, the assassins' stronghold; all but Masyaf contain three sections that are unlocked over the course of the game. An approximation of the land lying between these areas is present in the game as "The Kingdom." The game's developers claim the environments are all historically accurate. Each city features a highly detailed environment populated by many people of different types, and as the player interacts with his/her environment, the people around Altaïr respond in logical and predictable ways. For example, when Altaïr climbs buildings without the use of a ladder, the local citizens pause, gather round the building he is climbing and comment on his unusual behavior, or how they won't help him if he hurts himself. Certain actions, such as harming an innocent can attract the unwanted attention of nearby guards, who may then choose to attack him. Neither Richard the Lionheart's forces, nor Saladin's forces are particularly friendly towards Altaïr - If he comes into contact with any guards outside the main cities, he will be chased off, no matter which side. For other uses, see Holy Land (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Jerusalem (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Akko (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Damascus (disambiguation). ... A view of Masyaf castle from ground level. ...

The player is made aware of how noticeable Altaïr is to enemy guards as well as the current state of alert in the local area. To perform many of the assassinations and other tasks, the player must consider the use of both "low profile" and "high profile" commands. "Low profile" commands allow Altaïr to blend into nearby crowds, gently pass by other citizens, or other non-threatening tasks that can be used to hide and reduce the alertness level. "High profile" commands are more noticeable, and include running, scaling the sides of buildings to climb to higher vantage points, and attacking foes; performing these actions at certain times may raise the local area's awareness level. Once the area is at high alert, the player must use both low profile commands as well as aiming to climb away from ground level or using hiding spaces to reduce the alertness level. The player, as they complete the assigned assassinations, will gain either new weapons or new combat skills including counter-attacks and attack dodges. Besides his fists, Altaïr's weapons include an assassin's sword for standard combat, a short blade, and throwing knives which are used in conjunction with the short blade. Altaïr also starts the main storyline with the use of a hidden retractable blade on his left arm that can be used for killing targets at very close quarters without creating any immediate alerts (although, if others come across the body, the alertness level may be raised). This is the most noticeable difference between low and high profile. A low profile assassination can be performed within as little as a few feet of other guards or soldiers without attracting attention, whereas a high profile assassination attack will be noticed by everyone within eyesight. This becomes more difficult as the game progresses, as guards become more attentive for Altaïr's presence due to his repeated killings. Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century Look up Sword in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Knife throwing is an art, sport, or variously an entertainment technique, involving an artist skilled in the art of throwing knives, the weapons thrown, and a target. ...

During gameplay, intentional glitches that include organic compounds and computer messages will flash on the screen.

The player's health is described as the level of synchronization between Desmond and Altaïr's memories; should Altaïr take damage, some amount of synchronization is lost, and if all synchronization is lost, the current memory that Desmond is experiencing will be restarted at the last checkpoint. When the synchronization bar is full, the player has the additional option to use "eagle vision" which allows the computer-rendered memory to highlight all visible characters in colors corresponding to whether they are friend or foe or even the target of their assassination. Due to Altaïr's memories being rendered by the computer of the Animus project, the player may experience "glitches" in the rendering of the historical world, which may help the player to identify targets, or can be used to alter the viewpoint during in-game scripted scenes should the player react fast enough when they appear. Benzene is the simplest of the arenes, a family of organic compounds An organic compound is any member of a large class of chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon. ... For other uses, see Glitch (disambiguation). ...

Plot

The overall story within Assassin's Creed is set in September 2012 AD. Desmond Miles, a bartender, has been kidnapped by unknown people prior to the start of the game, and is brought to a building belonging to Abstergo Industries, where researchers are working on a project involving a machine called the Animus. The Animus is able to extract memories from the DNA of the user, passed on from descendant to descendant, allowing the user to replay those memories as if he were there himself. Desmond was "chosen" for the project due to his relationship to his ancestor Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad (الطائر at-ta'er in Arabic meaning "Flying One" and his last name meaning "Son of None"), a member of the Assassins Order during the Third Crusade of the Holy Land; the researchers express interest in understanding more of how the Assassins worked. Though initially Desmond's subconscious rejects the memories of Altaïr, he eventually learns to accept them and is able to proceed to follow Altaïr's actions through the Animus. For the song by Dave Matthews Band, see Bartender (song). ... Hashshashin fortress of Alamut. ... The Third Crusade (1189–1192), also known as the Kings Crusade, was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin. ... For other uses, see Holy Land (disambiguation). ...

The memories of Altaïr that Desmond experiences start in the year 1191: Richard I of England has just recaptured the port city of Acre from the Saracens. With a base of operations established, the Crusaders prepare to march south. Their true target is Jerusalem, which they intend to recapture for Christianity. However the Saracen forces are massing in Arsuf, intending to ambush the Crusaders and prevent them from reaching Jerusalem. These war maneuvers have left the rest of the Holy Land wide open. While Richard and Saladin battle one another, the men left to govern in their stead have begun taking advantage of their newfound positions of power. Exploitation, manipulation, and provocation rule the day. Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199) was King of England and ruler of the Angevin Empire from 6 July 1189 until his death. ... For other uses, see Akko (disambiguation). ... Saracens was a term used in the Middle Ages for those who professed the religion of Islam. ... This article is about the medieval crusades. ... For other uses, see Jerusalem (disambiguation). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. ... Arsuf (also known as Arsur or Apollonia) was a Crusader city and fortress located in what is now Israel, about 15 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. ... Saladin, properly known as Salah al-DÄ«n Yusuf ibn Ayyub (Arabic: , Kurdish: ) (c. ...

The first memory Desmond experiences is that of Altaïr, along with another assassin named Malik and his brother, being ordered to retrieve a mysterious artifact from ruins of the Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem which is also being sought by The Knights Templar. As Altaïr and his companions make their way into Solomon's Temple, they discover that Grand Master of The Knights Templar, Robert IV de Sablé is also there. Altaïr attempts to kill Robert but the ensuing attempt fails and Altaïr gets separated from his companions, leaving Robert and his men with Malik and his brother. Upon returning to the order's base of operation it is discovered that Malik survived the engagement; although losing an arm and his brother, he managed to retrieve the artifact. Since Altaïr failed his mission, and for other offenses, Altaïr is demoted to Uninitiated, the lowest rank in the Assassin Order. The leader of the Assassins, Al Mualim, offers him an opportunity to redeem himself. Altaïr must venture out into the Holy Land and assassinate nine men said to be exacerbating and exploiting the hostilities created by the Third Crusade. In doing so, he will stabilize the region, helping the Order's goal of securing peace in the Holy Land. Solomons Temple (Hebrew: בית המקדש, transliterated Beit HaMikdash), also known as the First Temple, was, according to the Bible, the first Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. ... For other uses, see Knights Templar (disambiguation). ... Robert de Sablé was Grand Master of the Knights Templar from 1191 to 1193. ...

Cryptic messages on the wall of Desmond's bedroom at the end of the game.

Along the way, however, Altaïr discovers that his targets are bound by more than just a shared interest in personal gain, but are secretly members of the Knights Templar, with the goal to unite all mankind under a common cause. Desmond further learns by secretly reading emails on computers of the research personnel when left overnight between Animus sessions that Abstergo Industries is in fact run by the Knights Templar, the order having survived from the Middle Ages, and that the Templars are seeking the locations of several artifacts known as the "Pieces of Eden" that they can use to continue Templars' goals. Desmond learns that he was kidnapped so that they may learn, through Altaïr's memories, where the locations of the other Pieces of Eden may be buried throughout the world. He also finds that what remains of the Assassin's Brotherhood in modern days had tried and failed to recover him before that information could be learned. Altaïr's memories finally reveal that the assignment he undertook was a plot by the Templars to sow discord between the Assassins and the Crusaders and Muslims. In doing so, the Muslim leader Saladin and Richard The Lionheart would instead work together and fight the Assassins, and in the process, bringing peace for the Templars. Altaïr finally catches up with Robert de Sablé, his last assigned target, and defeats him. Robert de Sablé reveals in his dying words that Altaïr's master, Al Mualim, is also a member of the Templars, and he has now the sole power of the artifact, the "Piece of Eden" that is able to alter what men can see and can be used for mass hypnosis. Altaïr travels to face Al Mualim, who wields the "Piece of Eden", attempting to alter Altaïr's sight, but eventually falls to his blade. As Altaïr recovers the "Piece of Eden", the device activates one more time to reveal multiple locations across the globe in an holographic manner, including two locations on landmasses that no longer exist in 2012 AD. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... For other uses, see Hypnotized (song). ... This article is about the photographic technique. ...

It is never truly explained how the "Pieces of Eden" were created, although it is explained in the game that Jesus Christ was but a carpenter who found one of the artifacts and created an illusion in which everybody perceived him as being divine^{[citation needed]}. Al Mualim mentions the Piece of Eden never turned water to wine, and that various other miracles mentioned in the Holy Bible never truly happened either, all of them being only illusions created by people who possessed a "Piece of Eden". At one point, Desmond reads an email detailing the failed recovery of one other Piece of Eden and other unnamed artifacts, all resulting in disastrous accidents, including the Philadelphia Experiment and the Tunguska event. The email also refers to the Holy Grail, stating insufficient evidence to confirm its existence, and "Mitchell-Hedges Communicators", a reference to F. A. Mitchell-Hedges and his claim of Aztec crystal skulls that gave the owner the power of clairsentience. Further examination of the emails reveals some information regarding Earth as it is in the year 2012 AD. Africa and the United States have suffered calamities of various types^{[citation needed]}; it is stated that an outbreak of L-11 disease has exterminated 96% of the African continent^{[citation needed]} and the United States is facing unprecedented outward emigration^{[citation needed]}, to the degree that the President of Mexico has stationed thousands of troops along the border^{[citation needed]}, with monthly battles between American and Mexican forces resulting in over 300 casualties and 1,000 injured^{[citation needed]}. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... For other uses, see Carpenter (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Philadelphia Experiment (disambiguation). ... Trees knocked over by the Tunguska blast. ... For other uses, see Holy Grail (disambiguation). ... F.A. Mitchell-Hedges (22 October 1882 - June 1959) was an English adventurer, traveler, and writer. ... For other uses, see Aztec (disambiguation). ... This article is about actual crystal skulls. ... Clairsentience (From the French clair, “clear,” + sentience, “feeling,” ultimately derived from the Latin clarus, “clear,” + sentiens, derived from sentire, “to feel”) is a form of extra-sensory perception wherein a person acquires psychic knowledge primarily by means of feeling. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... The President of the United Mexican States is the head of state of Mexico. ...

With Altaïr's memory complete, Desmond wakes up out of the Animus to learn that Abstergo Industries is already sending out recovery teams to locations shown by the "Piece of Eden" in Altaïr's memory, hoping to find additional artifacts. Desmond, no longer being of use to the Knights Templar, is to be silenced; however, he is saved by a researcher named Lucy Stillman, who reveals herself to be an Assassin by showing her hand with her ring finger closed as if it were missing^{[citation needed]}. In the conclusion of the game, Desmond, having become "synchronized" with Altaïr, is able to use the eagle vision (a sort of empathic sight to see hidden messages and tell friend from foe) and by looking at Lucy, he can see that she is an ally to him^{[citation needed]}(shown by her glowing blue), giving further proof that she is a genuine Assassin^{[citation needed]}. He also sees messages that only he can see, scrawled across the floors and walls that refer to the end of the world described by several religions, among other writings; such writings include references to the biblical passage Revelation 22:13 ("I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."), a Lorenz attractor, the Eye of Providence, as well as part of a Mandelbrot set and other writings in foreign languages. Additionally, there is the Mayan date of 13.0.0.0.0—December 21, 2012 AD (said to be the end of the world by some conspiracy theorists) — which is only three months away within the game's timeline and represents the planned date of the launch of a mysterious satellite the Templars have created, which they claim will "permanently end the war." The Arabic word "Az-Zalzala", literally meaning "The Earthquake" can be seen, which is the title of a chapter in the Qur'an that talks about Judgment Day. Some Nazca Line drawings are also found. There is also a reference to Yonaguni, a Japanese island similar to Atlantis. This leads to the speculation that the sequel might be set in feudal Japan^{[citation needed]}, though Ubisoft has not commented. Also written on the wall of his room are the Hebrew words "Olam ha-Ba" (עולם הבא), meaning "After life". Further investigation after the credits reveals an email sent to Vidic by Lucy, stating that the drawings come from a mysterious "subject sixteen" who went insane due to what they describe as a "bleeding effect" (essentially, genetic memory assimilation comes to a point where the subject can no longer distinguish between their life and their ancestors' memories. For other uses, see Bible (disambiguation). ... A plot of the trajectory Lorenz system for values ρ=28, σ = 10, β = 8/3 A trajectory of Lorenzs equations, rendered as a metal wire to show direction and three-dimensional structure The Lorenz attractor is a chaotic map, noted for its butterfly shape. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Initial image of a Mandelbrot set zoom sequence with continuously coloured environment The Mandelbrot set is a set of points in the complex plane, the boundary of which forms a fractal. ... The Maya calendar is a system of distinct calendars and almanacs used by the Maya civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and by some modern Maya communities in highland Guatemala. ... is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Surat Az-Zalzala (Arabic: سورة الزلزلة ) (The Earthquake) is the 99th sura of the Quran with 8 ayat. ... The Qur’ān [1] (Arabic: , literally the recitation; also sometimes transliterated as Quran, Koran, or Al-Quran) is the central religious text of Islam. ... For the breed of horse, see Yonaguni (horse). ...

The Assassin's Creed

Altair and his fellow assassins follow a creed, a set of guidelines that all honorable assassins must follow. In the game following the creed results in synchronization, and maintaining a low profile.

• Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent.
• Hide in plain sight.
• Do not compromise the brotherhood.

Historical relevance

The nine men assassinated were based on real historical figures who lived in the Levant around the year 1191, but many creative liberties have been taken. Most Hashshashin assassinations that actually took place were against rival fellow Muslims. In addition, Altaïr's targets bear no historical resemblance in appearance or character to the actual figures. Most of the men Altaïr was sent to kill were in reality old and sickly at this time in history. Furthermore, the Teutonic Knights were not militarized until 1198, starting off as an order created to protect pilgrims traveling through the Holy Land. The developers have justified these changes by claiming in-game that the historical records were altered by the Knights Templar to deceive anyone studying the past. However, during gameplay in Masyaf, in the fortress the player can see a courtyard with scantily clad women, which bears resemblance to the initiation methods of the Hashshashin (drugging the person and then showing them the "garden of heaven", and promising them more if they joined). In the game, the assassins are also asked to prove their loyalty by diving to their "deaths" (in fact diving into hay), reflecting another tale about the Assassins. The Levant The Levant (IPA: ) is an imprecise geographical term historically referring to a large area in the Middle East south of the Taurus Mountains, bounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the west, and by the northern Arabian Desert and Upper Mesopotamia to the east. ... Hashshashin fortress of Alamut. ... Hashshashin fortress of Alamut. ...

Some of Altaïr's targets include: Garnier De Naplouse, the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitalier; Hochmeister Sibrand, Grandmaster of the Teutonic Knights; William V, Marquess of Montferrat, the regent of Acre; and Robert IV de Sablé, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Coat of Arms of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. ... For the state, see Monastic state of the Teutonic Knights. ... For other uses, see Akko (disambiguation). ... Robert de Sablé was Grand Master of the Knights Templar from 1191 to 1193. ... For other uses, see Knights Templar (disambiguation). ...

The stronghold of the Assassins is Masyaf, which was also the headquarter of the Syrian branch of the historical Assassins. In 1191, when the game takes place, Masyaf was led by Rashid ad-Din Sinan, referred to as Al Mualim in the game, who historically was the leader of the Syrian branch of the Assassins.

Development

On September 28, 2006, in an interview with IGN, producer Jade Raymond confirmed that Altaïr is "a medieval hitman with a mysterious past" and that he is not a time traveler.^[13] Prose is writing distinguished from poetry by its greater variety of rhythm and its closer resemblance to everyday speech. ... is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jade Raymond is a video game producer and a host of G4s program The Electric Playground along with Tommy Tallarico, Victor Lucas, Julie Stoffer and Geoff Keighley. ...

On December 13, 2006, in an interview with IGN, Kristen Bell (who lent her voice and likeness to the game) talked about the plot. According to the interview, the plot centers on genetic memory and a corporation looking for descendants of an assassin.^[14] is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... IGN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Kristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American television and film actress as well as former stage actress. ... This article or section should be merged with [[{{{1}}}]]. Racial memory Genetic Memory As used in this article , genetic memory is present mental use of ancestor learned lessons and information that is stored in the memory of our genes and DNA, an area of science that is not presently understood. ...

"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 people's brains and find out an ancestor who used to be an assassin, and sort of locate who that person is."

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On October 22, 2007, in an IGN Australia interview with Patrice Desilets mentioned that the lead character's climbing and running were done by "Alex and Richard - the same guys from Prince of Persia".^[15] is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Prince of Persia is an action-adventure video game series. ...

Altaïr is voiced by actor Philip Shahbaz,^[16] and his face is modeled after Spanish model Francisco Randez.^[17] Philip Shahbaz is an American actor who is best known as the voice of Altair in the upcoming UbiSoft videogame Assassins Creed. ...

Altaïr (meaning "The Flying One" in Arabic) is a star in the Northern Sky in the constellation of Aquila ("eagle" in Latin); this ties in well with the white eagle seen in the trailer, that is shown flying over the city of Acre, and lands on the bell tower Altaïr himself is standing on. To complete the theme the Assassin's clothes consist of white flowing robes. His hood also has a hook on the end and his lower robe features a stream on each side, therefore making Altaïr's shadow in air look like an eagle. According to Ubisoft^{[citation needed]} Altaïr is not religious but rather spiritual and is the son of a Christian mother and Muslim father. It is also stated that in events before the start of the game, there is an initiation where Altaïr's left ring finger is cut off, so that he is no longer a novice, but an assassin. This procedure provides for the hidden blade to extend from under Altaïr's forearm. Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad (الطائر At-ta-ir in Arabic) is the main character and protagonist in the Ubisoft game, Assassins Creed. ... Aquila (IPA: , Latin: ; sometimes named the Vulture), is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, also mentioned by Eudoxus (4th century BC) and Aratus (3rd century BC) and now also part of the list of 88 constellations acknowledged by the IAU. It lies roughly at the celestial equator. ...

The Nintendo DS prequel, Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles, was released on February 5th, 2008.

Demos

On July 10, 2007, during the Microsoft E3 Press Conference, a demo was shown using a previously unseen city, Jerusalem. Features that were demonstrated included improved crowd mechanics, the "chase" system (chasing after a target trying to flee), as well as deeper aspects of parkour. This was the first time when Altaïr could be heard speaking. It was again showcased for nearly 20 minutes on Wednesday, July 11. The video showed an extended version of the E3 demo, and included Altaïr trying to escape after his assassination of Talal the Slave Trader. is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Microsoft Corporation, (NASDAQ: MSFT, HKSE: 4338) is a multinational computer technology corporation with global annual revenue of US$44. ... E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ... For other uses, see Jerusalem (disambiguation). ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ...

On August 26, 2007, an 11-minute demo of Assassin's Creed was shown at the Penny Arcade expo. The level that was shown was the same as in the E3 demo; however, a different path was taken to reach the target. At the end of the demo, a conversation between Altaïr and the head of the Assassin's bureau in Jerusalem called Malik was shown. is the 238th day of the year (239th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... PAX logo // Lobby From the official site: What is PAX? PAX is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. ...

There is no demo available for Assassin's Creed over Xbox Live, the Playstation Network, or PC.

PC version

A pirated version of the game has been in existence since late February 2008 - more than a month before its expected release, though players are only able to complete the game using extra content available on the net in its current state;^[18] despite this, it was one of the most popular titles for piracy during the first week of March 2008.^[19] The copyright infringement of software (also known as software piracy) refers to several practices when done without the permission of the copyright holder: Creating a copy and/or selling it. ... 2008 2008 in games 2007 in video gaming 2009 in video gaming Notable events of 2008 in video gaming. ... 2008 2008 in games 2007 in video gaming 2009 in video gaming Notable events of 2008 in video gaming. ...

It was made public on 1 April that Assassin's Creed would be sold electronically and available for pre-order through Valve's software distribution program, Steam, and though advertised to the entire Steam customer base it was for unknown reasons locked out for any Steam-customers not residing in North America (along with the entire Ubisoft catalog). The PC version of Assassin's Creed was released on 8 April 2008 in North America. Four bonus mission types, not seen in the console version, are included. These 4 new missions are archer assassination, rooftop race challenge, merchant stand destruction challenge and escort challenge.^[20] Valve Corporation is an American video game developer based in Bellevue, Washington, USA, made famous by its first product, Half-Life, which was released in November 1998. ... Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. ... is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Score

Main article: Assassin's Creed (Soundtrack)

Acclaimed composer Jesper Kyd scored the game. now. ...

Reception

Assassin's Creed has received generally positive reviews, although several publications such as Eurogamer, while still awarding the game decent scores, pointed out a number of significant shortcomings. Eurogamer stated that the gameplay "never evolves and ultimately becomes a bit boring, and quite amazingly repetitive."^[22] In Andrew P.'s review for EGM(Kage), he writes that the game features "a challenging parkour path of escape..."^[23] Famitsu awarded the Xbox 360 version of Assassin's Creed a 36 (9, 9, 9, 9), while the PS3 version received a 37 (10, 8, 9, 10) out of 40, positively citing the story, presentation, and acrobatics, while criticizing the one button combat, map layout, and camera problems.^[24][25] Game Informer awarded Assassin's Creed a 9.5 out of 10, praising the control scheme, replay value, and intriguing story, but expressing frustration over the "repetitive" information gathering missions.^[26] On the The Hotlist on ESPNEWS, ESPN's Aaron Boulding called the game's concept of social stealth "fairly original" and added, "Visually, the developers nailed it."^[27] GameTrailers similarly praised the story (giving a 9.7 score to its story), and also cited repetitive gameplay and "moronic" AI as somewhat stifling its potential.^[28] The game also received a 10 out of 10 from GamesRadar, and has a Metacritic score of 81.^[21] According to GamePro, Assassin's Creed is one of the "finest gaming experiences ever created" if you are willing to be "patient" due to the lack of fast-paced action.^[29] Electronic Gaming Monthly (often abbreviated to EGM) is an American video game magazine. ... Eurogamer homepage Eurogamer is a Brighton-based website focused on video games news and reviews. ... Cover art for Issue 1 of Famitsū magazine, June 1986, then known as Famicom Tsūshin Famitsū abbreviated ファミ Fami) is a Japanese video game magazine published by Enterbrain, Inc. ... Game Informer (often abbreviated to GI) is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy, and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. ... GamePro is an American video game magazine published monthly. ... GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... GameTrailers (GT) is a media website that specializes in video game related content. ... IGN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Official Xbox Magazine is a monthly video game magazine which started in November 2001 around the launch time of the original Xbox. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... TeamXbox is a gaming media web site dedicated to the Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360 platforms. ... X-Play logo X-Play (previously Gamespot TV and Extended Play) is a video game review television show hosted by Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb. ... Metacritic is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows, DVDs and books. ... Game Rankings is a website which keeps track of video game reviews from other sites, and combines them to present an average rating for each game. ... Parkour has appeared in various television advertisements, news reports and entertainment pieces, sometimes combined with other forms of acrobatics also called free running, street stunts and tricking. ... Cover art for Issue 1 of Famitsū magazine, June 1986, then known as Famicom Tsūshin Famitsū abbreviated ファミ Fami) is a Japanese video game magazine published by Enterbrain, Inc. ... Game Informer (often abbreviated to GI) is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy, and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. ... ESPNEWS (word origin: grammatical blend of ESPN and news, spoken as ESPN news), launched on November 1, 1996, is a 24-hour-a-day sports news television channel produced by the sports network ESPN. It airs news, highlights, press conferences, and commentary by analysts all in relation to sports. ... GameTrailers (GT) is a media website that specializes in video game related content. ... Metacritic is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows, DVDs and books. ... GamePro is an American video game magazine published monthly. ...

Ubisoft announced that the game has sold more than 3.46 million copies as of March 1, 2008, exceeding their initial expectations and prompting the company to raise their sales outlook.^[30] is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Ben Croshaw gave it a rare positive review, praising the free roaming, assassinations and it's uniqueness, but also commenting that he disliked the combat and the lengthy cutscenes. In a later review he held it up as an immersive game and stating that this made him forgive all it's flaws. Ben Yahtzee Croshaw (born May 24, 1983,[1] Warwickshire, England[2]) is a British-born author of adventure games created using Adventure Game Studio software. ...

Awards

The following awards were awarded to Assassin's Creed at E3 2006: E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ...

• Game Critics Awards
  • Won: Best Action/Adventure Game.^[31]
• IGN
  • Won: Best Action Game, PS3 Game of the Show, Best PS3 Action Game, Best PS3 Graphics
  • Runner-up: Best Console Game, Best PS3 Artistic Design, PS3 Award for Technological Excellence
  • Nominations: Game of the Show, Best Graphics Technology
• GameSpot
  • Won: Best PS3 Game of the Show
  • Runner-up: Game of the Show, Best Trailer, Best Graphics, Best Action Adventure Game
• GameSpy
  • Won: Best PS3 Game of the Show
• GameTrailers
  • Won: Best of Show
  • Runner-up: Best Trailer, Most Innovative, Best Action/Adventure
• 1UP.com
  • Won: Best PS3 game
  • Runner-up: Best Visuals, Game of the Show

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• Spike TV Awards^[32]
  • Nominated: Best PlayStation 3 Game, Best Action Game, Best Graphics - Artistic, Best Plot Twist, Best Trailer ("Lonely Soul"), Breakout Character (Altaïr)
• X-Play Best of 2007 Awards^[33]
  • Nominated: Game of the Year, Most Original Game, Best Gameplay Innovation, Best Action/Adventure Game, Best Art Direction, Best Animation, Best Sound Design

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Sales

Sales for Assassin's Creed have been unexpectedly huge according to the publisher. An official press release from Ubisoft stated:

Other media

Books

Pocket Books had announced it was planning to novelize Assassin’s Creed in a trilogy, written by Steven Barnes. However, the series has reportedly been cancelled.^[35] Pocket Books is the name of a subdivision of Simon & Schuster publishers. ... Steven Barnes photo by Beth Gwinn Steven Barnes (born March 1, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA) is a self-titled writer, lecturer, creative consultant, and human performance technician. ...

There was a small comic given out to EB Games managers during the company's 2007 annual conference. This was scanned and put on Photobucket soon after.^[36] The current EB Games logo EB Games EDGE card EB Games (formerly known as Electronics Boutique) is an international computer and video games retailer, established as an American company in 1977 by James Kim with a single, electronics-focused kiosk, located in a suburban Philadelphia mall in King of Prussia... Photobucket marketing headquarters in Palo Alto, California Photobucket is an image hosting, video hosting, slideshow creation and photo sharing website. ...

Short film

Ubisoft and IFC held a contest for short films based on Assassin's Creed. The winning film can be viewed here. The Independent Film Channel (IFC), launched on September 1, 1994, is a premium American digital cable channel dedicated to presenting independent films, unedited and commercial-free. ...

Limited editions

Alongside the standard retail version, a limited collector's edition was released in North America for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The European limited edition contains the game and a 10-inch (250 mm) Altaïr figure. In addition to the game disc the set contains:

• Collectible 3-inch (76 mm) figure
• Penny Arcade comics
• Strategy guide preview
• Bonus disc including:
  • Winners of Assassin's Creed short film contest
  • Behind-the-scenes videos
  • Developer diaries
  • Trailers
  • Producer interviews
  • Artwork

Games

In April 1 2008, Jade Raymond released a trailer for a new game that features Altaïr, with the game's name intentionally censored when Raymond says it. In the trailer, Altaïr was seen sneaking around in a modern day battlefield, until he was forced into combat by the prescne of Metal Gear Gekkos. At the end of the trailer, A Gekka slammed into him, revealing "Altaïr" was actually Solid Snake. A promotional poster is then shown for a game called Assassin's Solid, with Snake in Altaïr's uniform from the cover art of Assassin's Creed. Kojima remarks, "Did you like it?," and the video ends.^[37]. Jade Raymond is a video game producer and a host of G4s program The Electric Playground along with Tommy Tallarico, Victor Lucas, Julie Stoffer and Geoff Keighley. ... Solid Snake ) is the predominant protagonist of the Metal Gear series. ...

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External links

• Assassin's Creed UK site
• Assassin's Creed US site
• Assassin's Creed Wiki