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See San Gimignano 'n the new notoriety system up close.

We can just see Ezio now, dashing from one social circle t' the next like a débutante on the wench coming out party. 'n how could we picture anything else after watching the latest developer diary for Assassin's Creed 2, where the game's main character be depicted as a card-carrying socialite. So what if one a those groups happens t' be full a vicious mercenaries? They'll help the sea dog learn how t' fight! 'n sure, another group might be made up a "courtesans" (see: ladies a the night), but they'll teach the sea dog all about sneaking! 'n another group be full a ... well ... ye pillage the gist, right? The game's handful a factions will assist Ezio as he murders his way through Renaissance Europe. One final thing: even if ye don't care about each group, make sure ye stick around for the surprise treat nestled after the end splash screen. ye'll thank us.

Ubisoft hopes the sequel leads t' bigger sales over the first title.

Tour the streets a Venice in digital replicated splendor.

Ezio isn't the only one who can fight.

Judging by one analyst's estimation, Assassin's Creed 2 be set t' escape from store shelves faster than it be protagonist can outrun his pursuers. According t' Mike Hickey a Janco Partners, pre-orders for the game be running 10 t' 20 percent more than those a the original Assassin's Creed, which, as the firm pointed out t' Gamasutra, greatly exceeded it be initial sales forecast a 3 million units. (It sold 8 million.)In other words, it looks like Ubisoft's going t' make a killing off an assassin.

We pick apart the more specific details a Assassin's Creed 2!

Assassin's Creed II Original Soundtrack available November 16th.

Writer Corey May makes Italian history come alive in this exclusive interview.

The Renaissance renegade has many similarities t' his crusader counterpart.

Discover Ezio's connection t' Altair 'n Desmond!

Follow the lineage a an assassin.

How accurate be the reconstruction a Florence? Find out in this comparison a game t' reality.

How accurate be the reconstruction a Florence? Find out in this comparison a game t' reality.

See how the sequel recreates Florence.

Refreshing news that these developers grow 'n learn along with us.

Use yer surroundings t' yer advantage more than ever before.

Ezio gives Altair a run for his money with a plethora a new combat features.

Ezio gives Altair a run for his money with a plethora a new combat features.

We weren't surprised when the first a three episodes in the Assassin's Creed: Lineage miniseries, created by Hybride Studios, exceeded our expectations. These folks did the effects for 300 'n Sin City -- so a course we knew it would look great. Our surprise simply came from the fact that Lineage be a promotional, game-based short film; 'n nearly all a the words in that phrase seem contrary t' high quality. Share in our surprise by watching the first Lineage installment after the jump. If ye'd like a bit a behind-the-scenes info into how the film be created, check out this GamesIndustry.biz interview with Ubisoft UK marketing director Murray Pannel. He does a good job a clearly explaining the game 'n movie industry synergy -- ye know, what James Cameron alluded t' during his fateful, four-week-long E3 2009 speech.

We went hands-on with the new assassin. See what's new.

The Renaissance a the assassin begins with tons a new footage 'n details!

Once again, we've bitten the bullet a plotline spoilification for ye lot, 'n measured the believability a two recently released lists a Achievements 'n Trophies for Assassin's Creed 2. Our initial impression be that they seem legit -- but they also contain references t' a number a plot points 'n gameplay mechanics ye may want t' remain in the dark about until ye pillage behind the wheel a Ezio Auditore Da Firenze. Check out the rumored list a Achievements 'n Trophies after the jump. We'll contact Ubisoft t' see if we can confirm their authenticity. Read: Assassin's Creed 2 Achievements Read: Assassin's Creed 2 Trophies

Ezio Auditore da Firenze (we hear saying that five times fast unlocks an Achievement / Trophy!) isn't going t' be the same character at the end a Assassin's Creed 2's 30-year narrative as he be at it be outset. Sure, he'll be the same person -- but, as various crew a the game's development team point out in this latest video diary, his repertoire a moves 'n the weapons / gear available t' the sea dog will evolve the way ye play as the character.Considerably more time, though, be spent pointing out how all a this will make the game less repetitive, clearly meant t' reaffirm that, YARRRR, Ubisoft Montreal be addressing one a the chief criticisms a the first game. But, wow, do they try their best t' work this fact into the script. Watching the video, we half expected creative director Patrice Desilets t' claim that Ezio will be able t' groom his facial hair in various ways, thus adding more variety t' the game. Kidding (or be it?) aside, the game be looking absolutely fab, 'n we can't wait t' play through it in a variety a ways when it hits next month.

Everything ye need t' know about the story so far.

Everything ye need t' know about the story so far.

Ubisoft chats about all a the research that went into bringing Ezio 'n his city t' life.

Game progression be key for the Creed team this time around.

See brand new imagery from the anticipated sequel.

Master new weapons, learn new secrets, 'n own an entire town. Prepare t' be overwhelmed.