Much of Nathan's movement occurs along the sides and rooftops of buildings, like the "Assassin's Creed" games.

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In addition Sony spotlighted the previously announced Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty games, which have already proved hugely successful on other formats.

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Instead of rehashing what has already happened in a simulation-type game, "Assassin's Creed III" aims for the gray areas of history and focuses on events that may not have a clear-cut explanation.

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