It isn’t a surprise that actress Kristin Bell is somehow associated with Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed. In December of 2006, Bell opened her mouth and crapped all over the game’s “surprise twist” in a conversation with IGN, where she revealed that she’d be doing voice work for the game.
Now Ubisoft is announcing it like our memories are too shot to remember that actually happened. The twist here is that the ex-Veronica Mars star isn’t just voicing a character in the game, but she’s actually in the game, playing an “important part of the game’s intricate storyline.”
“I was a big videogamer growing up, so working on Assassin’s Creed is my chance to be a part of videogame history,” said Bell.
A big videogamer, eh? Until Bell gives us a ring and challenges us to a game of Rainbow Six, we’re not sure if we’re buying it. That doesn’t mean we’re any less excited to see what her vacant, creepy likeness is up to when the game ships later this month.
Actress Kristen Bell Featured in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s CreedTM Video Game
Provides Likeness and Voice Acting for Lead Character in Highly Anticipated Video Game
SAN FRANCISCO-Today Ubisoft announces that Hollywood actress Kristen Bell will appear in Ubisoft’s highly anticipated video game, Assassin’s Creed™. Kristen Bell will play a key character in Assassin’s Creed, whose mysterious role is an important part of the game’s intricate storyline.
“It was crucial to find an actress who could convey the emotional range and talent needed to play this key character in the Assassin’s universe,” said Jade Raymond, producer for Assassin’s Creed. “Kristen Bell is a remarkable actress who was able to bring her character to life in a dynamic way that I don’t think anyone else could have done properly. Her professionalism and dynamic personality were a perfect fit for this project.”
“I was a big video gamer growing up, so working on Assassin’s Creed is my chance to be a part of video game history,” said Kristen Bell. “It’s something completely different than what I’ve done before, so it’s cool I get to branch out and try another entertainment medium. I was attracted to this project because of the intelligent storyline and the character I play. Plus I admire the artistry of the graphics of video games. I look forward to seeing what my character will look like and I can’t wait to play the game and see if I can beat it!”
Assassin’s Creed will be available in North America in November for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, with an MSRP of $59.99 and the Limited Edition priced at $69.99 – Assassin’s Creed is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB. For more information, please visit http://www.assassinscreed.com.
