Assassin's Creed III: Liberation - C1

Question 1

When was the game released?

Answer 1

30th October 2012

Question 2

Who was the game produced by?

Answer 2

It was developed by Ubisoft a French video game company

Question 3

On what console was the game released on?

Answer 3

The game was originally exclusive to the PS Vita but in 2014 it released in a modified HD version across a large range of consoles and platforms (including PS3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows).

Question 4

What three major territories are video games significant in?

Answer 4

The USA, Europe, and Japan.

Question 5

What was the game released alongside?

Answer 5

released alongside Assassin’s Creed III on the PlayStation 3.

Question 6

Who produced the PS Vita?

Answer 6

Sony

Question 7

What was the PS Vita modelled after?

Answer 7

The PS Vita was attempting to tap into the increasing success of mobile gaming and was designed with many features of phones (touchscreen, Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth capability).

Question 8

Where could the game be purchased?

Answer 8

The game could be purchased over the internet on Steam, the Playstation Network or Xbox Live Arcade.

Question 9

Who regulates video games in the UK?

Answer 9

VSC (Video standards council) regulates video games using the PEGI standards (pan European game information)

Question 10

who USED TO regulate video games in the UK?

Answer 10

The BBFC regulated video games until July 2012

Question 11

What certificate was AC3:L given?

Answer 11

18

Question 12

How does Sony create synergy?

Answer 12

If players had the game on both PS3 and PS Vita they could unlock additional game content.

Question 13

How does the WiFi function of the PS Vita enhance game play?

Answer 13

The Wi-Fi functionality of the PS Vita allows users to download additional content (DLC) such as weapons, characters and “skins” or outfits. It also affords users the chance to engage in multiplayer versions of the game.

Question 14

How can Livingstone + Lunt’s theory on Regulation be applied to the game?

Answer 14

• The PS Vita with access to internet opens up new opportunities and arguably new risks that complicate regulation.
• The 18 certificate arguably cuts out a large section of their target audience

Question 15

How can Hesmondhalgh’s cultural industry theory be applied to the game?

Answer 15

• Ubisoft have minimize risk and maximized profit by making a game that already has an established fan base
• Risk however through a new console being released however PlayStation is an established brand

Question 16

How does the game subvert traditional representations?

Answer 16

• Video games hardly represent females but AC3L does and the protagonist subverts stereotypes
• Paul Gilroy may argue that the game breaks post colonial ideologies by the narrative being about a black woman fighting against slavery

Question 17

Who are the target audience?

Answer 17

• casual or mobile gamer - on the go console
• female protagonist may target female audience
• aimed at technologically savvy - digital naïve
• black protagonists - may target a minority audience
• traditional primary audience of 18-35 year old white men
• psychographic of history

Question 18

How can Bandura’s theory be applied to AC3L?

Answer 18

The game received an 18 rating from PEGI due to violent content and the audience may imitate content (Bobo Doll Experiment ) due to being an active consumer

Question 19

What is the protagonist’s name?

Answer 19

Aveline de Grandpré

Question 20

What is the protagonist’s nationality?

Answer 20

African-French

Question 21

When and where is the game set?

Answer 21

18th century New Orleans

1765 - 1777

Question 22

What are some of the ways Assassin’s Creed III Liberation was marketed?

Answer 22

• The story trailer ( violent shows game play)
• hashtag AC3 on twitter
• Play station Vita commercial (set on train)
• 2014 trailer (violent titles showing updates eg HD)
• weapons trailer

Question 23

What ‘skins’ can be used?

Answer 23

• A lady
• A slave
• An assassin