Get Caught Up On The Assassin's Creed Story Before Revelations

Assassin's Creed Revelations, the fourth in Ubisoft's beloved, narratively dense series, launches in just a few days. Whether you're a long-time fan eager for answers but in need of a refresher or a series newbie wondering what's going on before you jump in, Ubisoft figured everyone could use a quick history lesson.

In this video, Ubisoft provides a two-and-a-half-minute run-down of all of the major events that took place in Assassin's Creed 1 and 2 as well as last year's Brotherhood. There are a few big pieces missing -- such as that crazy twist Desmond goes through at the end of Brotherhood -- but all in all it's a good primer for what to expect next week.

My only hope is that Revelations really digs in and provides some resolution -- or at least significant movement forward -- for some of the mysteries that have been plaguing this series since the start.

[Thanks to Marz for the tip]