Who publishes the Assassin’s Creed franchise?
Ubisoft.
How many Assassin’s Creed games have been released?
12 main games plus spin-offs.
What genre is Assassin’s Creed?
Action adventure, open-world, third-person.
What historical context is relevant to video games?
Rapid technological development since the 1970s and evolving gamer identity.
What was the global video game market value in 2021?
$138.4 billion.
Why is mobile gaming significant?
It is the fastest-growing area of the video game industry.
How does Ubisoft increase revenue beyond game sales?
Production and distribution models, mobile ports, and cross-platform content.
What was unique about Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation?
Originally exclusive to PS Vita, it later had a cross-platform HD version.
How did Assassin’s Creed Valhalla align with technology?
Released alongside new consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X.
What innovation does Assassin’s Creed Infinity bring?
Live service model with multiple historical settings.
Who regulates video games in the UK post-2012?
Video Standards Council using the PEGI system.
What does the PEGI system regulate?
Age ratings and content descriptors across Europe.
What benefit does digital convergence provide Ubisoft?
Improved marketing, distribution, and fan-generated content.
What are Livingstone and Lunt known for?
Theory on media regulation in a converged and diversified media landscape.
What is Hesmondhalgh’s cultural industries theory about?
Minimizing risk and maximizing audiences using franchises.
What social issue is notable in the video game industry?
Under-representation of women in development and as characters.
Who are female protagonists in the Assassin’s Creed series?
Aveline and Kassandra.
How does the franchise attract audiences?
Strong brand identity and diverse characters/settings.
How does Assassin’s Creed Odyssey offer player choice?
Players can choose to play as Alexios or Kassandra.
What is the significance of cross-platform distribution?
Increases audience reach and drives hardware purchases.
How do digital platforms enhance fan communities?
Enable sharing, identity formation, and community interaction.
How does Bandura’s theory relate to violent games?
Explores imitation of observed behaviors through the Bobo Doll Experiment.
What role do fans play in game development?
They influence development and provide feedback through online communities.
What does Henry Jenkins say about fandom?
Participatory culture lets fans shape their identity and interact with producers.
