Assassin's Creed III- THEORISTS

Question 1

Regulation- Livingston & Lunt

Answer 1

• In the UK until July 2012, video games had been regulated by the BBFC. They are now largely regulated by the Video Standards Councils.
• Game classified 18 by PEGI as the violence is considered gross as it contains horrific methods of killing.

Question 2

Cultural Industries- Hesmondhalgh

Answer 2

• Mainstream products seek to minimise risk and maximise audiences.
• The game is part of an established franchise with a large fan-base. Producers are clearly attempting to harness the popularity o the franchise to encourage sales.

Question 3

Media effects- Bandura

Answer 3

• He did conducted experiments with children to see if media made them aggressive. He showed them a ‘bobo doll ‘ being attacked. It demonstrated the idea that media representations of transgressive behaviour can lead to audience members to imitate that behaviour.
• Assassins Creed could be seen as damaging to passive young game players due to vicariously living through a character.