Assassin's Creed 2's final dev diary takes us into Ezio's villa
by Ben Gilbert 
{ Nov 10th 2009 at 1:00AM } 
We picture the villa as a fully realized (and mid-1400s-styled) version of GTAIV's many save houses, but, ya know, with assassin stuff instead of gangster stuff. But then again, being an assassin is pretty gangster. Uh oh, this is way too confusing – we'll have to get back to you after Assassin's Creed 2 comes out next week.
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Genome4824 @ Nov 10th 2009 1:30AM
I thought this was a GameStop exclusive? I'm confused now
potato @ Nov 10th 2009 1:36AM
I'm kind of worried about this game now. When they mentioned all the problems they were fixing from AC1 I was happy.
But at PAX they showed off a GIGANTIC weapon select menu... and now they're going on about all of these little add-on features that sound just like flag collecting in terms of fun.
We'll see in a week or two...
freaparn @ Nov 10th 2009 1:45AM
Eh, maybe the villa doesn't interest you, but I like the sound of it. I enjoy having an evolving visual evaluation of my progress in a game, and if it brings in finances so I'm not constantly pickpocketing people, all the better. If you mean actual pointless garbage shoe-horned in for no reason other than presenting a difficult achievement/trophy, there are 100 feathers scattered throughout the game that fulfill that role. Those I wouldn't bother with, heh.
potato @ Nov 10th 2009 1:46AM
There's more to it though - the fact that there is a gigantic weapon selection wheel is worrying, makes me feel like they're just tossing everything and the kitchen sink in just to see what sticks.
james @ Nov 10th 2009 1:51AM
if you actually look at the weapon wheel its designed pretty logically. doesn't look like it will be a hassle.
james @ Nov 10th 2009 1:50AM
is it just me or does the world seem fucking huge compared to ac1?
calgaryalta @ Nov 10th 2009 11:11PM
Yes and I'm loving them for it!
Inevitably Bored @ Nov 10th 2009 2:02AM
Really looking forward to this, I really liked AC1. AC seems to get a lot of hate, which I never understood. You guys know you didn't have to collect the flags, right?
Elette @ Nov 10th 2009 7:15PM
Lies. Clearly the choice wasn't ours to make.
Aurailious @ Nov 10th 2009 2:14AM
Does this game sound awesome? Yes.
Yes it does.
Indefinite Implosion @ Nov 10th 2009 2:26AM
Damn you game developers in general!
I don't have enough time to play all these awesome games!
Sinner @ Nov 10th 2009 3:03AM
Anyone else notice at the end of the video it says November 20? Maybe I've been out of the loop for a few days but last i knew this was coming out on the 17th..
JoeStillLife @ Nov 10th 2009 9:15AM
thats the europe release date i believe
JoeStillLife @ Nov 10th 2009 8:22AM
I'm starting to get hyped about this game. still haven't played the first one which i will soon. unfortunately i don't have the money for this now....probably can wait till christmas lol.
Peels87 @ Nov 10th 2009 10:34PM
does anyone else ever notice that that one screenwriter (Corey May) always looks like he was the only one they didn't tell that they were gonna do interviews that day?
wish @ Nov 11th 2009 10:18AM
question: will there be an Italian language option w/ subtitles? would definitely help with the authenticity and immersion IMO.