2012 SOUL CALIBUR V, the newest installment of the multi-million selling weapons-based fighting series. Delivering exhilarating 3D fighting mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and new characters as well as expanded online and character creation modes, SOUL CALIBUR V is poised to become the pre-eminent fighting game experience of 2012. Developed by the legendary Project Soul team, SOUL CALIBUR V picks up 17 years after the events of SOUL CALIBUR IV with new heroes and returning warriors clashing in an epic showdown between good and evil. The tale of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family’s destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. With the series’ revolutionary 8-way run, allowing for true 3D movement during matches, refined battle systems, and stunning graphics, SOUL CALIBUR V is for anyone looking for a knock-down, drag-out fight. Chosen by history, a man becomes a warrior. Engraved into history, a warrior becomes a hero. Ezio Auditore from the critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed® series will be a playable guest character in SOULCALIBURTM V for both PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®. This monumental collaboration will let players control Ezio and his wide range of assassination tools including: A Roman Longsword Stiletto Crossbow Hidden gun His trademark Hidden blade