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The story of Ezio Auditore concludes in sure-to-be dramatic fashion with the fourth title in Ubisoft's insanely popular Assassin's Creed franchise (not counting PSP releases). This time around, the master assassin heads to Constantinople to wreak silent but deadly mayhem on corrupt powers, so get ready to howl with delight at all new brutal killing animations.

Release Date: November 15

In this follow up to the 2009 smash hit Batman: Arkham Asylum, the Dark Knight enters an Escape from New York type penitentiary filled with the worst Gotham City has to offer. And should gamers get bored kicking ass with Batman, it was recently revealed that Catwoman will not only be making an appearance in the game, but serving as a playable character as well.

Release Date: October 18

While the fine folks at DICE have made great strides with the single player campaigns with each new installment of the Battlefield franchise, what keeps bringing hardcore gamers back to the series is the multiplayer action, and with the revamped Class System in Battlefield 3, wannabe roughnecks should expect nothing less than more groundbreaking gameplay.

Release Date: October 25

By now, gamers know exactly what to expect from the Call of Duty franchise – realistic military action that definitely not for n00bs. But the real Rock N Rollers stick to the multiplayer, and with Modern Warfare 3, Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer are giving gamers survival modes on every multiplayer map. HUA!

Release Date: November 8