Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation

Question 1

when was it released?

Answer 1

30th October 2012

Question 2

who is the publisher?

Answer 2

Ubisoft (4th largest publicly traded company)

Question 3

how many assassin’s creed games are there in total?

Answer 3

20 individual games from 2007 to present (14/15 years)

Question 4

where was it released?

Answer 4

it was exclusively released on the PS Vita a hand-held console

Question 5

who owns the PS Vita?

Answer 5

Sony

Question 6

why did they decide to release it on the PS Vita?

Answer 6

to attract new audiences who wanted to use new technology and to attract women who play games on their phones and are more likely to play hand-held games.

Question 7

how did they promote assassin’s creed?

Answer 7

• they used social media to attract global audiences. they posted gameplay videos and revealed hints and tips on how to play the game.
• they also used gaming conventions like Comicon to promote the franchise.

Question 8

who is the main character?

Answer 8

Aveline
mixed raced woman
strong, dominant, powerful, does majority of killing

Question 9

who did the main character attract?

Answer 9

females and people of colour

Question 10

what is the rating?

Answer 10

PEGI 18

• violence
• unjustified killing

Question 11

what theorists can you link?

Answer 11

• Curran and Seaton ~ profit and power

- Hesmondhalgh ~ risk aversion

Question 12

Hesmondhalgh

Answer 12

• only change the characters, era and location which means the company is trying to avoid risk whilst also trying to broaden their audiences.
• star power

Question 13

Curran and Seaton

Answer 13

• believe media is controlled by a small number of large companies
• Ubisoft are one of the biggest companies
• limits variety, creativity and quality as companies are trying to avoid risk when producing a new game
• people rely on small companies for the variety, creativity and quality