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Author of the novel Link John Beiswenger has sued Ubisoft over Assassins Creed and claims that they stole story ideas from his novel to create the entire Assassin's Creed universe. In his novel "Link," the plot introduces the conception and creation "of a device and process whereby ancestral memories can be accessed, recalled, relived, and re-experienced by the user in much the same way that the Animus concept came from. He then goes on to say that both Link and Assassins Creed include spiritual and religious tones, assassinations, and characters experiencing historical events through their ancestors’ memories.
He is quoted to have said the following...
Ubisoft have directly copied, and directly and contributorily infringed on the whole of Plaintiff’s copyrighted work.
"Link" was first published in 2003, 4 years before Assassins Creed was released and John Beiswenger is seeking 1.05 million in damages and up to $5.25 million if the judge rules Ubisoft knowingly infringed on the copyright which could also result in halting the release of Assassins Creed III and all related products. Ubisoft are yet to comment on the lawsuit...