This teaser for Activision’s latest installment in their popular Call of Duty first-person shooter series takes us through humanity’s long and diverse history of masked warriors before culminating with the 21st century soldiers that populate the world of Call of Duty: Ghosts. Back in the capable hands of Infinity Ward (developer of the original Call of Duty and Modern Warfare series), loyal fans and newcomers to the series alike can look forward to a new story, setting and cast, and a completely rebuilt Call of Duty engine. Available for pre-order now at the series’ official website, Call of Duty: Ghosts will first see the light of day online on May 21 as part of the next-gen Xbox console reveal with the official launch due in Fall 2013. The game will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Look forward to new details in the coming months and after the reveal.

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“Injustice: Gods Among Us” is available now on all iOS devices to coincide with the upcoming console release on April 16th. A free-to-play version of DC Comics brawler has been released for iPhone and iPad. Developed by the same team responsible for “Batman: Arkham City Lockdown,” Injustice for iOS functions as a standalone game, but features crossover elements to enhance the console version as well. Available Online

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Ubisoft Montreal has released the trailer for the newest installment of its Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. The trailer does well to create a buzz around the game, with quick cuts of action scenes narrated by the captain of a pirate ship. As the narrative continues, it becomes clear that “Black Flag” will take a new step in the plot set by previous editions of the game, opting to detail the story of Edward Kenway. Those familiar with the series may recognize Edward as the father of Haytham Kenway, a playable character in Assassin’s Creed III. Look for the game to release in fall 2013, but while you wait, enjoy the preview.

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Nearly eight years after the release of the first installment, Santa Monica Studio and Sony Computer Entertainment intend to follow up their highly successful God of War series with a seventh installment –God of War: Ascension. This preliminary trailer for the game lays the premise for the March 12 North American release. The trailer plays on the main character, Kronos, who loses his family some ten years before the occurrences in the original God of War. Set against an emotionally-charged song, Kronos’ insatiable feeling of remorse is aptly depicted, and does well to set the tone for the highly anticipated game.

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