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Which theorists are good for assassins creed?

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Curran and Seatons power and media industries theory.

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How much has dropped in 2024?

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80%

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Power without responsibility theory: Curran and seaton:

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Assassins creed produces almost a game yearly leaving no time to update/better the game. This can make the games more boring and less creative.

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AC has seen to be getting more publicity with people in relationships because

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Women often play with their partners via multiplayer.

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Bandura the audience theorist who says…

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Human behaviour is learned through observation, imitation and modelling.
By extension he believes that media plays an important part in implanting ideas in the minds of the audience directly.

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The main ac descriptor would be…?

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Violence

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What are all of the descriptors? (8)

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Purchases in game,
fear,
discrimination,
drugs,
gambling,
bad language,
violence,
and sex.

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What is the PEGI rating for ac?

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18

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Why would something be rated a PEGI 18.

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Sexual activity and gross violence.
(It’s on the PEGI website)

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PEGI ratings restrict under age usage and it helps…

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All the European parents.

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PEGI ratings are determined by what it includes. Like…

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Violence, sex, drugs etc

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Before PEGI ratings began in 1922 there was…

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The BBFC (British board of film classification)

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What are the descriptors of Valhalla and liberation ?

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L - blood, suggestive theme, violence, language and crude humour.
V - blood and gore, intense violence, partial nudity, sexual themes, strong language, use of drugs and alcohol.

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What is the Online safety bill?

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It is a law which became on October 2023. It’s the strongest protection act that has ever been designed for children. Protection from illegal content and activity and harmful content/activity.

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What do you need to demonstrate in the assassins creed (only section b) questions?

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Knowledge and understanding of assassins creed in terms of the relevant video game industry and audience issues it illustrates.

At least one extract from a chosen game from the franchise must be studies in relation to industry and audience.

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Who published assassins creed?

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Ubisoft

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What kind of game was it?

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Action adventure, open world game, played in third person and each game is set in a historical setting with a new story and time period.

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In 2021 how many recorded sales did they have?

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155 million units since its introduction in 2007

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In 2020 which game sold more units in its first week than any other game in the series.

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Valhalla

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When did video games fully begin?

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1970s

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Video games are a relatively new…

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Media form

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The rapid technological development made it difficult to do what?

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Regulate or monitor the impact of such a fast paced industry.

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Video games are culturally and financially significant across three major territories. Such as…

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Japan
Europe
USA

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In 2021 the value of the global video games market was estimated to be _____ increasing from ______ in 2012.

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$138.4 billion
$52.8 billion

Mobile gaming is the fastest growing area.

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Other than games sales what other strategies are there for games?
Employees to Increase revenue including **production** and **distribution**
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Ownership also effects
The element related to the financial success of a games franchise
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Video game production techniques have had to evolve and become increasingly innovative due to the…
Increased demand for games and the industry becoming more competitive.
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Being apart of a franchise is a…
Production model that both increases economic viability and establishes a brand identity for the audience.
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How have video games improved?
More complex game play Highly developed graphics Advanced CGI.
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What are the games in the franchise apart of?
A multinational development (which is typical of game production in larger studios such as Ubisoft)
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Video games develop and expand to reflect advances in technology. For example the release of assassins creed 3: liberation on PS Vita was aimed to…?
Increase the popularity of mobile gaming (smart phones and tablets etc) The PS Vita was designed with many features usually associated with smart phones (touchscreen as well as WiFi, 3G, and Bluetooth capability).
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The game assassins creed 3: liberation was originally exclusive to ps vita but was later released in a modified HD version. When was it released?
2014
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Which console was Valhalla ac released for? And when was the game made?
The new consoles including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. In 2020
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Newer games in the franchise have introduced what?
Cross generational gaming enabling data to be transferred from earlier generation consoles and cross play and progression carrying progress between different platforms.
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Which game offered a more immersive experience for players than previous games.
Assassins creed odyssey
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There was a game which was inspired by Fortnite (a fully live service game) which game and what does it involve?
Assassins creed infinity It time jumps and includes multiple historical settings rather than the single setting of the existing games. (Thus ensures longevity of the franchise)
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Video game regulation differ from around the world but in Europe it’s..
Becoming standardised across many European countries.
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In the UK until _______ ____ video games had been regulated by the ______
July 2012 BBFC
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The uk is now regulated by the ______ applying the _____ system
Video standards council (VSC) PEGI (pan European game information)
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What is PEGI’s purpose?
(Age ratings as well as visual descriptors of content) - the protection of children across Europe. - consider the effectiveness of PEGI (possibly in comparison with the BBFC or the American ESRB system in terms of authority and compliance).
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There is a handheld game could be linked to the full PS3 console version of the game and if you own both versions it would unlock additional game content. How is this positive and which game it is?
It’s good because it advertises people to spend more money to know what happens next etc. Assassins creed 3 liberation.
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The representations in these adverts challenge ..
Stereotypical views of women.
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Traditional roles were vacated due to …
Men having to fight
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In ______ men were being targeted for the post war American ____ industry and women were primarily marketed for the ______
1950s Car Technologies.
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What promotes gamer engagement and identification with the game across the fan community?
The convergence between social media platforms ## Footnote Social media platforms allow gamers to connect and share experiences, enhancing their connection to games.
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Why is digital convergence important to Ubisoft?
It is important as an individual producer in a competitive market ## Footnote Digital convergence allows Ubisoft to reach a broader audience and stay relevant in the gaming industry.
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How do fans benefit as individual producers of game content?
Through gameplay videos ## Footnote Fans create content that can enhance the visibility and popularity of games.
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What are some possible risks associated with digital convergence?
Piracy and leaked content ## Footnote These risks can undermine the financial and creative aspects of game production.
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What is genre-formatting in the context of the video games industry?
A strategy to minimize risk by using established genres to create audience expectations ## Footnote This is evident in franchises like Assassin's Creed.
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How do franchise models help in marketing new video games?
They provide audience recognition and expectations while introducing enough differences to create anticipation ## Footnote This includes themes and settings that vary between sequels.
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Who dominates the video games industry?
Large multi-national conglomerates ## Footnote Companies like Ubisoft are among the largest, competing with tech giants like Facebook and Google.
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What social issues can be explored in the context of video games?
Representation of female characters and the under-representation of women in game development ## Footnote Also includes the assumed minority of female gamers.
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What adaptations has the Assassin's Creed franchise made in response to societal changes?
Inclusion of female protagonists in later games like Aveline and Kassandra ## Footnote These changes address evolving audience expectations.
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What is a key strategy for targeting audiences in the Assassin's Creed franchise?
Brand identity and existing fan community ## Footnote This helps shape audience expectations for new game releases.
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How do different media platforms affect the distribution of games?
They facilitate targeting diverse audiences and increase consumption ## Footnote This may encourage gamers to purchase additional hardware.
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What choice does Assassin's Creed Odyssey offer players?
The ability to play as either a male or female character, Alexios or Kassandra ## Footnote This allows for different narrative interpretations.
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How does the franchise broaden its appeal?
By including female protagonists and different historical settings ## Footnote This attracts a wider audience.
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What role do digital convergent platforms play in fan communities?
They enhance interaction and allow fans to share responses to the game ## Footnote Fans may influence future franchise development.
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How does audience interpretation of video games reflect social and cultural circumstances?
Gamers come from diverse backgrounds, influencing their perceptions and choices in games ## Footnote This includes selecting games that resonate with their identity.
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Fill in the blank: The unique interactive and escapist experience provided by video games influences interpretations as gamers are part of a _______.
fan community
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True or False: The video games industry is solely composed of small independent developers.
False ## Footnote The industry is dominated by large multi-national conglomerates.
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Several games in The franchise have received which ratings?
18 rating from PEGI due to largely violent content
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What is bandits media effects argument about the audiences response?
The audience response to violent video games from observing and imitation and vicarious consequences. Eg the bobo doll experiment.
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How does bulmer and Katz come into AC (information and education).
- learning how to play - learning history and history of the game - learning how to complete the game
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How does bulmer and Katz come into AC (entertainment and escapism).
- fighting, weapons and violence. - playing games as a distraction from life. - buying games. - way to express who you are.
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