assasins creed Flashcards
What is the Assassins creed franchise. (context)
The Assassins Creed Franchise is .
What Type of game is Assassins Creed (context)
Assassins creed is a historically set action adventure third person video game featuring element s of stealth and combat.
Which consoles is assassins creed available for? (context)
Generally Assassins Creed is accessed on the most popular generations of console eg ps x box and pc.
However it is also available on handheld devices such as Nintendo and mobile game apps.
Also many of the exclusive chapters have been remastered and released on mainstream consoles to cater for demand in the more popular market.
Why is Assassins Creed Valhalla considered and AAA game (Knowledge and understanding)
Assassins creed is an anticipated video game release, backed by heavy funding for advertising and promotion.
Many of the video games in the Franchise tend to be released simultaneously across major platforms to gain profit across all video game markets.
similar themes in game play and narrative conventions offer fans of the franchise to continue and invest in the latest chapter of the series.
Overview of Technological change in assassins creed: Valhalla (Knowledge and understanding)
-Ubisoft has experimented with a variety of alternative and divergent platforms, aside from
How is convergence across multiple platforms achieved with the franchise? (Knowledge and understanding)
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How are convergence capabilities made possible? (Knowledge and understanding)
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Who is the regulating Body for video games in the UK? (Knowledge and understanding)
It was the BBFC until July 2012 until the video standards council (VSC) took over with the PEGI (Pan European Gaming Information) system in place.
What system do the VSC apply for regulation? and what is the function for this system? (Knowledge and understanding)d
The PEGI (Pan European Gaming Information) system which uses the process of of age ratings alongside visual descriptors to ensure audiences (parents in particular) can understand the game content and make a judgement if they think it is suitable before purchasing the video game.
What are games in the Assassins creed franchise usually regulated at? (Knowledge and understanding)
18.
What is the the descriptor of PEGI 18 rated games? (Knowledge and understanding)
Why was Assassins creed Valhalla rated 18? (Knowledge and understanding)
Assassins creed Valhalla is a very is violent game, containing many graphic battles and a combat system which relies on often brutal counter attacks.
overview of regulation by Sonia Livingstone and Peter Lunt. (Theory)
theory booklet
Why is regulation difficult to control in the video game industry? (Therory)
PEGI has certified assassins creed as PEGI 18 meaning younger audiences cannot purchase the game over the counter.
However they cannot regulate online purchases as they are not legally enforced which validates Livingston and Lunt’s idea that new technologies bring new risks.
