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The Assassin's Creed series is renowned for its skillful blend of historical fiction, epic environments, and exciting action. This art book offers an insider's look at the immersive art direction of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the first title in the franchise to explore Norse culture and the Viking invasion of England in the 9th century. Featuring iconic artworks ranging from stunning settings to brutal weapons, as well as developer insights.
The Ming dynasty becomes a battleground for the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Order of the Templars in this blockbuster action novel from a previously unexplored part of the beloved Assassin’s Creed universe. China, 16th century. The Assassins are gone. Zhang Yong, the relentless leader of the Eight Tigers, took advantage of the emperor's death to eliminate all his opponents, and now the Templars hold all the power. Shao Jun, the last representative of her clan, barely escapes death and has no choice but to flee her homeland. Vowing to avenge her former brothers in arms, she travels to Europe to train with the legendary Ezio Auditore. When she returns to the Middle Kingdom, her saber and her determination alone will not be enough to eliminate Zhang Yong: she will have to surround herself with allies and walk in the shadows to defeat the Eight Tigers.
An oversize, full color, hardcover cataloging art from the development of Skull and Bones. Experience the journey from outcast to infamous pirate in The Art of Skull and Bones! Explore life on the Indian Ocean with this high-end coffee table book featuring never-before-seen art and discover a world filled with beauty and danger. Dark Horse and Ubisoft invite readers to enter a perilous paradise with The Art of Skull and Bones, a bounty of concept art and creator commentary detailing the perilous adventures that await on the high waters!
Providing fans and newcomers everything they need to know about the fascinating world of Assassin's Creed, this beautifully illustrated guide is packed with information about the key characters, storylines and historical settings from the blockbuster video game franchise. The covert war between two secret organizations, the Templars order and the Brotherhood of the Assassins, has been raging for millennia. Packed with beautiful images and featuring the latest lore, "Assassin's Creed: the essential guide", explores the major characters, technology, key historical settings, and epic story of this conflict. Encompassing the entire franchise, Assassin's Creed: the essential guide is both an ideal introduction and the perfect guide to the Assassin's Creed universe, full with facts on: -The Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar order -The First Civilisation -Technology and Weapons -Historical Settings and Locations -The Present day storyline
Featuring untold adventures from fan-favorite characters of the Assassin’s Creed franchise! Osto Berg faces a dilemma; one only the past can solve. Using Animus technology to tread the past of some of the Assassin Brotherhood’s bravest and brightest, the Master Templar hopes to tip the balance against his adversaries. For is there any better way to learn from one’s enemy than to become him? From Ian Edginton (Assassin’s Creed: Locus, Hinterland) and Valeria Favoccia (Doctor Who) comes an Assassin’s Creed series like no other. Featuring untold adventures from some of the series’ most memorable Assassins – including Ezio Auditore, Altair Ibn-La’Ahad, Edward Kenway and Ratonhnhake:ton – this all-star series is a must for any and all fans of the franchise. “The story fizzes off the page with a constant blend of adventure, action, wit and drama.” – The Xbox Hub
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CTOS, AKA the Central Operating System, has made its way into Rio, Brazil. Sauda, a young hacker, returned to Rochina to convince her brother to leave his violent gang, the Lobos. After failing to convince him of the truth – that the Lobos murdered their father – Sauda began to use her skill as a hacker to fight back against the corrupted powers that be. But no good deed goes unpunished. Falling into a trap set up by both the gangs and the corrupted police force, Sauda was locked away – left to be forgotten and fade away…
Explore the vibrant island of Yara, a nation trapped in time. Dark Horse Books and Ubisoft have joined forces to create The Art of Far Cry 6, a beautiful volume that is perfect for any fan of the Far Cry adventures. Welcome to Yara. Viva Libertad!
In 1927, Darius Gift, young, handsome, terribly entitled, is given his first mission for the ancient Templar Order, and the chance to clear his tarnished family name. All doesn't quite go to plan when he arrives in Shanghai, however, and his inexperience jeopardizes the whole operation. Thankfully, he isn't the only Templar new to the city, as the enigmatic Black Cross is stalking the shadows... and saving Darius from failure! Collecting the first arc of the brand new explosive Templars series, from the world of Assassin's Creed, Fred Van Lente and Dennis Calero offer a new perspective on the century-spanning feud between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order!
Thirty-nine essays explore the vast diversity of video game history and culture across all the world's continents. Video games have become a global industry, and their history spans dozens of national industries where foreign imports compete with domestic productions, legitimate industry contends with piracy, and national identity faces the global marketplace. This volume describes video game history and culture across every continent, with essays covering areas as disparate and far-flung as Argentina and Thailand, Hungary and Indonesia, Iran and Ireland. Most of the essays are written by natives of the countries they discuss, many of them game designers and founders of game companies, offer...