Assassins creed liberation 3

Question 1

product context

Answer 1

• part successful game franchise
  -developed Ubisoft released October 30 2012, along side assassins creed lib 3.
  -game originally exclusive ps vita.
• 2014 released modified hd version large rang consoles, ps3 Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows.
  -offers pleasure existing fans. narrative situation of assassins v the templars and open world gameplay. new elements widen aud female protagonist.
  -New Orleans, 18th century

Question 2

Historical contexts

Answer 2

-video games relatively new media form
-expotential broth since 70s rapid technological advancements
- the construction of the gamer and the difficulty regulating/monitoring impacts of fast paced industry

Question 3

economic and political contexts

Answer 3

• video games culturally and financially significant - Japan Europe and USA.
  -release new gaming tech - ps vita 8th generation of game technology and games of popular franchise major economic event
• include how marketed in 3 countries

Question 4

production, distribution and circulation

Answer 4

-released Sony handheld device ps vita
-developed by Ubisoft released alongside ACE3
-Simultaneous release maximum impact on 3 major markets
-production, multinational development typical game production in larger studios Ubisoft

Question 5

technological change impact production, distribution and circulation

Answer 5

• ps vita tap into increasing success of mobile gaming , features associated smart phones. wifi, 3G and bluetooth
  -part well known franchise attempt bring high game production values to mobile gaming era
  -2014 other platforms
  -these versions of the game purchased over internet outlets steam, playstation network or Xbox live arcade.

Question 6

Regulation

Answer 6

-differs world
-uk until July 2012 bbfc
-now video standards council applying PEGI system (pan Europe game info)
- age rating and visual descriptions of content protect children across Europe
-18 pegi
-authority and compliance better than bbfc and American ESRB
-viloence = gross violence, motiveless killing, defenceless characters. realsitic looking
-glamorisation illegal drugs and of gambling
-explicit sexual activity
-discrimination

Question 7

digital convergence

Answer 7

-hanheld vita could be linked to ps3 console version unlock additional game value
-internet/wifi ps vita allows download additional content weapons, characters and skins , and multiplayer version promote gamer engagement and identification
-simultaneous release draw gamers diff platforms and adopt new gaming habits
-downloadable content/ special features complete/satisfying exp interlinked products offer exclusive downloadable content buy into
-throught game ADC finish game able to play as Connor main character franchise
-have AC3 and lib together extra content.

Question 8

livingstone and lunt

Answer 8

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Question 9

hesmondhalgh

Answer 9

• part large franchise large fan base harness popularity encourage sales game and vita
  -ubisoft remastered game in hd release , dedicated fans buy
  -risk- black female protagonist
  -vertically integrated and horizontally
• comicon obstacle course

Question 10

social and cultural contexts

Answer 10

• underrepresentation female protagonists and being represent in sexually explicit way, damsel in distress
  – explores minority female video gamers
  -female protagonist Aveline subsets and reinforce- skimpy outfits but is physical/dominant / slave outfit- victim?
  -strong,dominant powerful does most the killing

Question 11

audiences

Answer 11

• handheld casual on the go gamer
  -female protagonist diff demographics
  -female gamer identification
• narrative slavery ethnic minority aud links historical/events or maybe to educate ppl

Question 12

Media effects theory Bandura

Answer 12

-observation
-imitation
-vicarious reinforcement
- violence
- bobo doll
-active role audience, choosing not watching/imitationg someone else

Question 13

Fandom theory Jenkins

Answer 13

-socail experience multiplayer
-communities outside core game experience
-passionate ab game or harshest critics
-impact development games directly
-strong well developed fan base

Question 14

Marketing

Answer 14

-promo TV game play footage
-filmic sensations in trailer epic
-aud triple budget triple A games
-variety posters intertextual references other AC - style/ poses, fans recognise part of franchise
-videos YT game play, tips and hints how to play - global aud