Assassins Creed Audiences Flashcards
What is a useful way to explore the social and cultural significance of video games?
Considering video games in relation to how they reflect society.
What areas of representation in video games can be explored?
- Representation of female characters
- Under-representation of women in video game development
- Assumed minority of female video game players
How has the Assassin’s Creed franchise adapted to changes in society and culture?
By including female protagonists in later games, such as Aveline and Kassandra.
What factors should be considered regarding audience response to female characters in games?
Whether they subvert or reinforce expectations of female characters.
What is key to the brand identity of the Assassin’s Creed franchise?
It is a key strategy for targeting audiences.
What role does technology play in the distribution of Assassin’s Creed games?
Games are distributed across a range of different media platforms to target diverse audiences.
How do games in the Assassin’s Creed franchise create a sense of identity for players?
- Identification with characters
- Interaction with online fan communities
How do producers construct audiences in the Assassin’s Creed franchise?
Through decisions about characters, narratives, and gameplay.
What choice does Assassin’s Creed Odyssey provide to players?
Players can choose to play as either a male or female character, Alexios or Kassandra.
How have the games in the Assassin’s Creed franchise broadened their appeal?
- Inclusion of female protagonists
- Different historical settings
What strategy is employed to increase audience consumption of Assassin’s Creed games?
Distribution across different platforms.
What encourages gamers to have a more complete experience with Assassin’s Creed games?
Using a range of interlinked products that offer exclusive downloadable content.
What role does the fan community play in the future development of the Assassin’s Creed franchise?
Fans can influence game development through digital convergent platforms.
What influences audience interpretations of video games?
The unique interactive and escapist experience provided by video games.
What might players consider when selecting video games?
Games that reflect aspects of their identity.
What is a significant factor in audience response to violent video games according to Bandura?
Observation and imitation and vicarious consequences.
What experiment is relevant to Bandura’s arguments about audience behavior?
The Bobo Doll Experiment.
What question arises regarding players’ roles in video games?
Whether players committing acts of violence invalidates Bandura’s conclusions.
What is the significance of fan culture in the success of video games?
It impacts the development of games and evolves alongside the internet.
What social experiences do video games offer through online options?
Online multiplayer options and communities outside the core game experience.
How have developments in video game technology affected fan interaction?
They have expanded ways for fans to interact with producers and the community.
What does the participatory culture in video games enable fans to do?
Construct their identities through the participatory online experience.
