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Is This The Protagonist of Assassin's Creed 2?

Leaked image from the Ubisoft message boards fits with a renaissance setting.

By Dave Snider  |  April 10, 2009


Joystiq believes this is the new main character for Assassin's Creed 2. According to a tipster over there the image was up on the official Ubisoft boards briefly before being quickly pulled. Screw Attack has more details on the game which seem to confirm it is indeed within a renaissance setting, specifically 1476 Italy and you play as Ezio Auditore de Firenze, a nobleman from Florence, Italy. Rumors abound that you'll be able to pilot Da Vinci's flying machine and hang out with historical figures like Machiavelli (author of The Prince). I'm sure there'll be some, you know, fascinating assassinating as well.

The best news though is that there are apparently 16 mission types this time around. That's definitely an improvement on the three or four from the last game. I'll admit that as soon as I got to the third city and realized I was playing the same stuff over and over, I quickly abandoned the first game. Still, I can't not be excited about a sequel to the series, mostly because the world and climbing mechanics were so unique. If they can do something about the repetitive combat then I'll start to get really excited.

Now to take this news post on a tangent. Whoever can leave the best caption for our new friend Ezio by 5PM PST today in the comments to this post will get a free Giant Bomb Jeff t-shirt. If it's really good I'll find some goodies from the office to throw in as well. I'll announce the winner in this post and get your shipping info by private message. Let the contest commence!

Update


It was a tough vote with so many submissions, but the team narrowed it down to a couple standouts. Eventually though we couldn't resist an appropriate Mortal Kombat joke.

Runner-Ups


iamcool388  - Yo FITTY, where mah Jazz Hands?
FallopianTube - I stole this dress from Jade Raymond!
yoshimitz707 - Hello. My Name Is Ezio Auditore de Firenz. You Killed My Father. Prepare to Die.
pakx - As you can see, Michael Jackson's new look is, as ever, risky and colorful.
x52z - Assassin's Creed 2, starring Grammy winning musician Prince.
lind_dc - Your Mission: KILL THE MALAYSIAN PRIME MINISTER!

Winner


Matt Bodega - BARAKA WINS. FATALITY.
Filed under: Assassin's Creed II
362 Comments
Twilighton April 10, 2009 at 7:52 a.m.
He looks pretty badass. Pretty similar to Altaïr though.
Drebin_893on April 10, 2009 at 7:53 a.m.
Caption: I'm just too sexy for my shirt.
CarlZehTardon April 10, 2009 at 7:54 a.m.
Yea he does really look awesome, but thats not enough, i sure hope they make him think like Altaîr, making him want to find out what the hell is going on
Lestateron April 10, 2009 at 7:55 a.m.
At least with all that silk he won't have to worry about chafing when jumping from building to building.
HT101on April 10, 2009 at 7:56 a.m.
You know what's better than one retractable blade attached to your hand?  Two fucking retractable blades attached to your hand.
MasterSquirrelon April 10, 2009 at 7:57 a.m.
Caption: Engraved underarm retractable fountain pens. For when you just have to sign in someone else's blood.
captainawesomoon April 10, 2009 at 7:57 a.m.
We heard you kill people for a living so we put a hidden blade in your hidden blade so you can stab while you stab.
GiantGUSon April 10, 2009 at 7:58 a.m.
Dude, TWO BLADES! Enzio is equipped for double penetration. Or did I mean double assassination?
TooWalrus is online on April 10, 2009 at 7:58 a.m.
It'll be tough to blend in wearing that outfit.
Fractureon April 10, 2009 at 7:58 a.m.
Looks like Chris Angel has a new job.
Flabbergastrateon April 10, 2009 at 7:59 a.m.

Caption: who wants a FRIEND HUG!?

McMooManon April 10, 2009 at 8 a.m.
Caption -
I hope nobody knows i'm wearing a corset, i'v been trying to lose weight but it's really hard!
DaFT_PLAyeRron April 10, 2009 at 8:02 a.m.
Caption: because one blade just wasn't enough
Death_Burnouton April 10, 2009 at 8:02 a.m.
Aww great...some jackass is gunna win awesome stuff just because i can't think of anything.

That might aswell be my caption, because damn.
Serkeron April 10, 2009 at 8:02 a.m.
there moving more and more towards vega from street fighter
Volgin13on April 10, 2009 at 8:02 a.m.
lets see the lepers fuck with me now
FlipperDeserton April 10, 2009 at 8:03 a.m.
"Of course you can have some spare change, lady. Cm'ere, let's hug."
dulmonkeyon April 10, 2009 at 8:03 a.m.
so they're slowing evovling him into Wolverine?
Valkeon April 10, 2009 at 8:03 a.m.
Caption: Ezio Auditore de Firenz, relaxing at home
RiddleBrotheron April 10, 2009 at 8:04 a.m.
Caption: Man, Siegfried's been geting into some dark shit since Roy left him.

Also

This looks like the costume for Assassin's Creed : On Ice!

Dig Deeper into Assassin's Creed II

The second installment in the Assassin's Creed franchise follows the exploits of Ezio Auditore da Firenze as he seeks revenge on those who betrayed his family.

US Release Date: Nov. 17, 2009

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