Ubisoft has launched its first gameplay trailer for Assassin's Creed III. The two-minute video shows half-British, half-Mohawk protagonist Connor Kenway agonising over which side to take in the American revolution. From the look of the trailer footage, the Red Coats don't fare well in his deliberations.

There are scenes of large battles, as well as some traditional Assassin's Creed parkour in a bustling port city. We can expect to see much more at E3.

The game is out on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on 31 October.