Tuesday September 16, 2014

UPPER DECK TO RELEASE TRADING CARDS, TRADING CARD GAMES AND MORE FOR THE ASSASSIN�S CREED FRANCHISE!

Upper Deck has reached an agreement with Ubisoft to create a line of products including trading cards, games, game accessories, limited-edition posters and more for the popular Assassin�s Creed franchise.

The Assassin�s Creed franchise launched in 2007 and is one of the best-selling video game series ever with more than 77 million copies sold. It�s recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry.

Upper Deck Authenticated is planning to release limited-edition Assassin�s Creed posters next year, followed by Assassin�s Creed trading cards and games. More details and release dates for the full portfolio of Assassin�s Creed products will be announced in early 2015.

�We are always looking for new opportunities to engage our fans with the game,� said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Ubisoft. �Fan interest in Assassin�s Creed has increased tremendously over the years, so we are excited to partner with Upper Deck and be able to deliver additional games and collectibles that our gamers would enjoy.�

�We are very excited to be working with Ubisoft on their flagship franchise; Assassin�s Creed,� said Jason Masherah, president of Upper Deck. �This is an evergreen license that not only resonates with fans of the video game, but with the tabletop gaming community and collectors as well. We look forward to creating a full line of premium collectibles and cards that are sure to be a hit with Assassin�s Creed fans.�