I’m proud to announce that we have added a new fansite to our network of websites. The site, entitled Project Bioshock, is dedicated to providing all the news and information on BioShock. Regardless of whether or not you’ve already heard of BioShock, I hope you’ll check it out, as the game is truly amazing.

I am proud to announce the release of Assassins Haven’s very own Assassins Creed Screenshot Gallery. I’ve been meaning to do this for a very long time, and just finally got around to it. I’ve uploaded every screenshot and concept art that I have found, so I hope you enjoy it. You can check it out here: Assassins Creed Gallery

Since the launch of the new forums, we’ve seen quite alot of activity (we’ve just surpassed 800 posts in less than a week), and a great community is springing up around Assassins Creed and Mass Effect as well as video games in general. So, why not join the fun and get talking on the largest independant Assassins Creed Forum Around. Check it out by clicking this link or the link at the top: Assassins Creed Forum

In a recent interview with IGN TV, Veronica Mars actress Kristen Bell apparently has revelealed the plot of Assassins Creed.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW:

In the interview, she said that while parts of the story are centered around 1191 AD and the Third Crusade, there are also elements that take place in the future, although how far in the future was not revealed.
Quoting Bell,

“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 peoples brains and find out an ancestor who used to be an assassin, and sort of locate who that person is.”

Theres no comment on the rumor, but with the loading screen saying “memories”, she may just be right.

If you’re reading this site, you probably already have at least a passing interest in Assassins Creed. However, I know that most people don’t have the time to dedicate to following a game and keeping up with every new feature and minute hint released to the public. Thats why I’ve written up 5 reasons that Assassin’s Creed will own, so you, the reader, can learn more about the game without spending time researching.

So, let’s get started, the number one reason is…

#1 - The Crowd
- Every person around you reacts differently to you depending on how you treat them. Say you decide to be rude and push and shove your way through the crowd. The crowd will react intelligently to this and will push you back in turn. They may even be quicker to turn you over to your enemies. However, the opposite is true as well. If you respect the crowd, they will help you out, even going as far as blocking your enemies or otherwise aiding your escape.

#2 - Assassins Creed is developed by the same people that did Prince of Persia: Sands of Time.
- This one is pretty much self explanatory. You’ve got the great developers behind Prince of Persia, except now they have the power of the Xbox 360 and PS3 to fuel even more innovation and features.

#3 - Innovative New Combat System
- Assassin’s Creed has an innovative new combat system that has not been seen ever before. Currently, you use a mere 5 controls + the left thumb stick to engage in combat and guide Altair around the city. The right trigger accelerates your movement, X is jump, Y is view mode, A is attack, and B is not yet known. How do they get off with such simple controls? By making the enviroment intuitive and easy to work with. Which leads me to the next point…

#4 - Assassin’s Creed is set during the Crusades
The Crusades were a turbulent time in history that few video games have explored. The enviroment is diverse and chaotic, which lends itself to assassinations. The enviroment is also incredibly intuitive, Altair can climb walls, run along roofs, leap from buildings, and do many other nifty tricks throughout the city. For an example of wide open enviroment of Assassin’s Creed, check out the X06 preview on Gametrailers.

#5 - Altair is, well…badass
- First off, he’s an assassin, a legendary one at that, which is practically a ninja on the cool scale. Secondly, he has an ingenious switchblade that’s attached to his arm. Nuff said.

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I hope you enjoyed my little writeup. I’d also like to hear you guys’ 5 reasons Assassins Creed will own, so why not head over to the Assassins Creed Forums now.

I am proud to bring you AssassinsHaven 1.0, our brand new custom made design. Please bear with us while we update the site to make sure everything is working. If you have any comments feel free to post here or in our forum.

The first wallpaper is of Altair running past guards and pushing them out of the way. In the second, Altair is hiding behind the wall, with his dagger at hand. You can view them here: Assassins Creed Wallpapers

I added a new wallpaper featuring Altair assassinating someone with the blade up his sleeve. You can check it out here: Assassins Creed Wallpaper

I can’t believe I never posted this video. I humbly apoligize for this glaring mistake. Below is the live X06 demo narrated by Jade Raymond. In the demo, you get to see actual gameplay from Assassins Creed. The video showcases the interactiveness of the enviroments, as Altair climbs walls and jumps from building to building. It also demonstrates how the new crowd system will work.

If you want to see a larger version, you can check it out on Gametrailers

The new forum is here! Check it out, here: Assassins Creed Forum

I know the sites have been lacking updates for a long time. I’ve resolved now to try to spend more time on updating, so the news should be free flowing now
PS. If anyone has any interest in being a writer, please email me at crn001(at)gmail.com replace (at) with @