PS3's Connor and PS Vita's Aveline make their mark on PTOM's September cover as we delve into Assassin Creed III, the revolutionary new chapter(s) in Ubisoft's blockbuster franchise.
But if sequels aren't your thing, we also take a look at 14 all-new PlayStation games that promise to inject fresh ideas into gaming's veins.
There are also early impressions of sci-fi horrorfest Dead Space 3, stealth shooter Splinter Cell: Blacklist, and the mature-themed Star Wars 1313, and final verdicts on combat shooter Spec Ops: The Line, hero actioner The Amazing Spider-Man, and the transcendently charming LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes.