Ubisoft announces the release of The Ancestors Character Pack, new downloadable content for Assassin's Creed® Revelations for Windows PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation3. They also note that the console editions of the stealth/action sequel are today's Amazon.com Video Games Deal of the Day. The PC DLC is $3.99 in The Official Ubisoft Online Store (where it is still listed as a pre-order with today's release date), and here's what that buys you:

• New multiplayer characters: the swashbuckling Privateer, the devious siren Corsair, the battle-tested Brigand and the bloodthirsty Gladiator
• Personalized taunts, weapons and stylized assassination moves
• New Achievements and Trophies to earn
• Multiplayer customization items