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[Hot Coldman]

If they end up doing a crossover title with Pierce, AC guy and whoever the fuck else they pull into this (Jason Brody? IDK), then that would do well for itself.

And Ubisoft games all play the same, so it'll work out just fine!

 

[Azull]

Assassin's Creed IV takes place at the same time frame as the older titles

Watch Dogs is set in a world in which the Templars have taken over

The Division is the aftermath of this world

/dead

 

[Jex]

And if we include costumes, you can connect Assassins Creed to FF XIII-2, which connects it to Mass Effect, which connects it to Kingdoms of Amalur.

Did you watch the interview where the guy is actually being asked the question? I think it reveals quite a bit more than just reading the words written down. I've time stamped the question for your convenience: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GVCf623eNNc#t=237s

Let's just say he's no poker player.

 

[Joeki11a]

The name of the main character of Watchdogs sounds like he is related
to that guy Desmond saw in AC3 remember his name?

 

[Sethos]

You know how some people conduct Easter egg hunts for kids? Where you hide them around an area and all the children go around finding them for prizes? Yeah!

Yes but where's the fun in telling the children where they are

 

[Sojgat]

This.

I'm actually less interested in Watch Dogs now.

 

[PFD]

Easter Eggs =/= shared universe. Just saying.

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[Unspeakable Evil]

Assassin's Creed IV takes place at the same time frame as the older titles

Watch Dogs is set in a world in which the Templars have taken over

The Division is the aftermath of this world

 

[Stealth_Cobra]

Makes sense, really... Watchdogs feels like the modern day Asassins Creed game they were afraid to make in fear of alienating their core fanbase, all those guys who want historical games set into exotic time periods.

But if they can make Watch Dogs a success AND tie it to the Creed universe, even if just by having cameos by the asassins and templars, it would really help sell a modern day Asassins Creed game or a proper crossover in genres.

 

[Deleted member 80556]

For the love of...

*Makes new IP*
*RELATES IT TO ITS MOST POPULAR FRANCHISE BECAUSE WHY THE HECK NOT*

Come on, Ubisoft, not every M-rated game that is not Tom Clany you do has to be Assassin's Creed related, for God's sake.

You know what would be a better shocker? If this were in the same universe as Person of Interest. Now that's hype inducing.

 

[duckroll]

Yes but where's the fun in telling the children where they are

He didn't though! He just told you that they exist, and what flavor they might be!

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Assassin's Creed IV takes place at the same time frame as the older titles

Watch Dogs is set in a world in which the Templars have taken over

The Division is the aftermath of this world

 

[TheSeks]

Sucking the power out of the Animus due a hacker being in the area doesn't seem like such a smart idea...

 

[FStop7]

But where does Far Cry 3 fit in??

 

[Dennis]

Assassin's Creed IV takes place at the same time frame as the older titles

Watch Dogs is set in a world in which the Templars have taken over

The Division is the aftermath of this world

 

[Meus Renaissance]

Ugh, that M.D post sounds so plausible that I feel that its effectively a spoiler

 

[SJRB]

Please god, no. Keep fucking AC as far away from WatchDogs as humanly possible.

 

[Hot Coldman]

lmao

That'd actually be hilarious

 

[gutter_trash]

I have said it before, Watchdogs = AC with a smartphone

 

[Fireblend]

Rayman Origins is obviously what happens when the Animus malfunctions.

 

[rockman zx]

Imagine if Watch Dogs it's just a guy in the future using the animus.

 

[Jharp]

Can we drop the modern day filler from the AC games now?

Ugh. The one fucking thing to get me back into the AC games. Please, Ubisoft, no more Desmond or any other modern day shit.

 

[iMax]

Calling it: Watch Dogs is a present day successor/prequel to Assassin's Creed. I bet you will eventually see Desmond somewhere shooting his shit. The game will end with the start of the original Assassin's Creed.

I'd love it if the game ends Hulk style with Aiden walking into a bar, getting some shots... SERVED BY DESMOND.

 

[Amey]

AC is just a mobile game Aedan Pierce was playing on his high-tech smart phone.

 

[Gold_Loot]

It's probably just an abstrego building or something somewhere.

 

[Odrion]

Imagine if Watch Dogs it's just a guy in the future using the animus.

Oh god. And it looks like he's in AC1's Jerusalem. Plot twist!

 

[Shaikh]

Damn! Another AC game, another AC delay.

To remind you all, the delay joke of AC III by GameSpy interview from last year:

GameSpy: So when's the PC release date?

Ubisoft PR: October 30th.

GameSpy: Yeah, but when's the real PC release date?

Ubisoft PR: It's October 30th.

GameSpy: Uh huh. And can you say that with a straight face?

Ubisoft PR: You can ask me as many times as you like, but the answer will be the same.

GameSpy: Very well, let's move on. So, when will you announce the delay of the PC version?

Ubisoft PR: ...

Source: GameSpy

 

[AznSniper]

Assassin's Creed IV takes place at the same time frame as the older titles

Watch Dogs is set in a world in which the Templars have taken over

The Division is the aftermath of this world

 

[Pirzolaman]

So an assassin with a smartphone instead of a hidden blade? The question is, can we dual wield the phones?

 

[Clevinger]

Yearly Watch Dogs games incoming.

That was happening anyway. Provided it sells well.

 

[Currygan]

he won't ruin the surprise by telling us there's a surprise about it

 

[bebop242]

welp my hype for Watch Dogs diminished, can't stand AC.

 

[JDSN]

Makes sense, it seems to shame many of its poor design choices.

 

[HardRojo]

I can see them tying both franchises in if Watch_Dogs manages to be successful, Ubi wants AC to be on everything, heck maybe Rayman Legends will somehow turn into another AC.

 

[GrayFoxPL]

Yearly Watch Dogs games incoming.

You mean 4 sequels are in production already?

 

[zychi]

Its actually a prequel to AC1. This is what Desmond was doing pre-Templar shit

 

[Mass Effect]

Assassin's Creed IV takes place at the same time frame as the older titles

Watch Dogs is set in a world in which the Templars have taken over

The Division is the aftermath of this world

 

[Oersted]

Hyrule and Mushroom Kingdom are in the same universe. ´Cause easter egs.

Easter Eggs =/= shared universe. Just saying.

something Shinobi thread titles something

 

[CTLance]

Oh ew. Watchdogs has been struggling to keep me hyped, this news does not help at all.

 

[Smokey]

Assassin's Creed IV takes place at the same time frame as the older titles

Watch Dogs is set in a world in which the Templars have taken over

The Division is the aftermath of this world

This sounds....like it could be true

 

[GolazoDan]

Probably just be a little hint like you tail someone into a bar and one of the employees mentions a guy named Desmond missing his shift.

 

[sn00zer]

Why not? It would make sense

 

[SJRB]

There's probably an NPC walking around the city who can by identified as Desmond Miles with the Profiler.

There's no sensible reason to interconnect the two franchises other than an easter egg like this or as others mentioned an Abstergo building or something.

 

[Projectjustice]

Can we drop the modern day filler from the AC games now?

I really hope they do this for AC4.

 

[kick51]

ok, neat, but what do you actually do in Watch Dogs? I didn't see any compelling gameplay, other than a guy walking around with "detective mode" being handled by his cellphone. They showed the "power down the city" trick like 3 times. The rest of it had some brawling and basic TPS.

If the surface premise and presentation of the game at the expense of gameplay is the whole hook, that'll certainly link the two series.

 

[crozier]

Amd you thought the Raiden switcheroo was bad?

Watch us land as Desmond Miles scaling buildings after our thirty glorious minutes as a hacker are up.

 

[Coconut]

So is this how they are going to get people to care about the shitty Desmond stuff in AC?

 

[nhlducks35]

Assassin's Creed IV takes place at the same time frame as the older titles

Watch Dogs is set in a world in which the Templars have taken over

The Division is the aftermath of this world

 

[PFD]

He said easter egg people, unblow your minds.

 

[Rodney McKay]

He said easter egg people, unblow your minds.

Haha, seriously.



Technically the Saints Row and Red Faction universes are the same because they have the same evil corporation in it. (forget the name, but I think it has a circle/sun for a logo)