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Founding Fathers have revolutionary role in latest Assassin's Creed

George Washington, Ben Franklin and other heroes of the American Revolution take center stage in one of the biggest video game releases of the year.The latest edition of the popular Assassin's Creed franchise is set in the Revolutionary War. While wars are common settings for video games, it is rare for a game to be set in the 18th century.In some ways, Assassin's Creed III is meticulous with historical accuracy. Great attention was paid to research to recreate the cities of New York and Boston on a one-third scale. History professors were brought in as consultants.In other ways, the game takes liberties. It integrates the Revolutionary War into the overarching story of Assassin's Creed, in which the secret society of the Knights Templar fills the role as the game's overarching villain.Game creators were reluctant to reveal too many details before the game's release Tuesday. Review copies were not available in advance.The game's creative director, Alex Hutchinson, said the ability to e...

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