This is important for two reasons. Sure, it's disappointing that antipodeans will be forced to endure further delays before getting Assassin's Creed. Where once the game was due this week, it now won't be out until November 21. But I like Ubisoft's explanation:

Due to manufacturing and freight difficulties during this time of year, Ubisoft Australia & New Zealand were unable to receive their full allocation of Assassins Creed stock required to fulfill all Day One orders.

In an effort to treat all retailers and consumers fairly, Ubisoft will wait until the balance of stock is received in our warehouse before we ship the game.

Bravo! No, really. Hear me out. PAL gamers are so accustomed to the wall of silence surrounding delays it's a little kooky seeing a publisher actually explain the reason behind one. Could do with more of it in the future. I'm looking at you, Nintendo.

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