AC3 Tyranny of King Washington DLC takes the throne on Feb. 19

The first episode in the Tyranny of King Washington DLC pack for Assassin's Creed 3 takes control on February 19 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The Tyranny of King Washington is a three-part alternate history exploring President George Washington's more ambitious, dictatorial side.

This first episode, called 'The Infamy,' introduces Connor as he wakes up to find that George Washington has been crowned king of the United States. The Infamy covers the first part of Connor's battle to dethrone Washington and deliver justice to the new America.

The Infamy is available as a standalone purchase for $10 or 800 MS Points, or snag the entire Tyranny series for $30 as part of the Assassin's Creed 3 Season Pass. The Assassin's Creed 3 DLC packs will be available on Wii U at a later date.

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The Tyranny of King Washington Draws Near

The First Episode of Assassin's Creed® III – The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy to Release on February 19

SAN FRANCISCO - January 24, 2012 - The time draws closer to fight for justice against a revolutionary tyrant in Assassin's Creed III newest adventure, the Tyranny of King Washington. The Infamy, the first episode of a three-part tale, will be available on Microsoft's Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC on February 19.

In the first episode of the Tyranny of King Washington series, our hero, Ratonhnhaké:ton, awakens from an unsettling dream to find that, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly-founded United States of America, a new king has been crowned – George Washington. The Infamy will take gamers through the beginning of the journey to dethrone this new king.

The three upcoming episodes of the Tyranny of King Washington are available through the Assassin's Creed III Season Pass, which is available for purchase for 2400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $29.99 on the PlayStation® Network and Windows PC. The first episode, The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy, can be purchased as a single DLC pack for 800 Microsoft points or $9.99. It can also be purchased at GameStop and Best Buy.

Following The Infamy, The Tyranny of King Washington will continue in two additional content packs that explore this alternate history of the events following the American Revolution.

All Assassin's Creed III downloadable content packs will also be available on the Wii UTM.

Assassin's Creed III is now available on PlayStation®3, Xbox 360® and the Nintendo Wii UTM. For Windows PC gamers, the Assassin's Creed III Deluxe Edition is available as a digital download and includes all future downloadable content.

About Assassin's Creed III:
Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin's Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratonhnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Gamers become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylized and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date.

Assassin's Creed III spans the Revolutionary War, taking gamers from the vibrant, untamed frontier and bustling colonial towns to the intense, chaotic battlefields where George Washington's Continental Army clashed with the imposing British Army and the tumultuous high seas. Assassin's Creed III features unprecedented scope and scale.

For more information on Assassin's Creed III, please visit the Assassin's Creed Official Website: http://www.assassinscreed.com

About Assassin's Creed:
Initially launched in 2007, the first four Assassin's Creed games have sold more than 40 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin's Creed transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences including comic books, Facebook games, novels, short films and more.

About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2011–12 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.061 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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