Also out of the bag during a Ubisoft investors call is confirmation that a multiplayer beta can be expected for the third installment of Assassin's Creed, titled Brotherhood, which is due for release later in the year. "We will have a beta test. We have not announced a date yet but it is part of the plans." ...

It was said during a recent Ubisoft investors call that fifty percent of video games will be 3D within a couple of years. FIFTY!? That seems like a rather large percentage, but it's important to keep in mind they're talking about 3D 'enabled' games, and probably not the ones that actually put effort into making the experience worthwhile. ...

If you fancy yourself a bit of a fighter, and have been giving Super Street Fighter IV a good run-in, then you should probably get involved with one of the OzHadou tournament qualifiers running in your state during May. Brisbane's OzHadou final will be held at Australia's first and recently opened gaming lounge, Mana Bar, this Monday from 5pm. Even if you're not playing, come along for a drink and the spectacle. Head on over to OzHadou's tournament announcement forum for a full event listing and all of the details.

If the international spotlight is more your thing, there's always Evolution Asia-Pacific in Sydney in the final weekend of the month. You may even land yourself a paid flight to Las Vegas to represent the APAC region in SSF4 at EVO 2010. Of course, that's only if you like your chances going up against 2009 world champion, Daigo, who's flying to Sydney to compete in the same EVO APAC qualifying round. If you're not sure who Daigo is, view the video embed for a look at his most famous fight moment. Daigo fights as Ken in the clip, and you should pay close attention to his starting health and the fact it's a deciding round. ...