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How many incarnations of the Assassin’s Creed franchise are there?

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12 incarnations of Assassin’s Creed franchise, along with spin-offs

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What type of game is Assassin’s Creed?

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Action-adventure, open-world game played from a third-person perspective, featuring historical settings and new stories in each instalment

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When was Assassin’s Creed Valhalla launched, and what sales record did it achieve?

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was launched in 2020 and sold more units in its first week than any other game series

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What was the global value of the games market in 2021?

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Estimated to be $138.4 billion in 2021

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How has technological advancement influenced the production of Assassin’s Creed games?

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Technological advancements have led to more complex gameplay, highly developed graphics, and advanced CGI in Assassin’s Creed

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What is the significance of Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation’s release on PS Vita?

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The release aimed to tap into the increasing popularity of mobile gaming and bring high production

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How does the Assassin’s Creed Franchise adapt to technological developments in terms of cross-generational gaming?

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Newer games in the Franchise introduce cross-generational gaming, enabling data transfer and progression across different platforms

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What was the major announcement about the future of Assassin’s Creed franchise in 2021?

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Assassin’s Creed infinity, would be a fully live service game, inspired by games like Fortnite, offering multiple historical settings

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How has video game regulation changed in the UK since July 2012?

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Video games are now largely regulated by Video Standards Council (VSC) applying the PEGI system instead of the BBFC

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What is the role of the PEGI system in video game regulation?

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The PEGI system provides age ratings and visual descriptors of content to harmonise the protection of children across Europe

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How do producers minimise risk and maximise audiences in the video game industry, according to David Hesmondhalgh?

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Genre-formatting and the sequel formula, evident in the Assassin’s Creed franchise

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Which companies dominate the video games industry, according to Hesmondhalgh?

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The video games industry is dominated by large multinational conglomerates, with Ubisoft being one of the major players

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How does the Assassin’s Creed Franchise address changes in society and culture?

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Adaptations, including the representation of female protagonists like Aveline and Kassandra, reflecting changes in society and audience expectations

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How do games producers construct audiences in the Assassin’s Creed franchise?

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The brand identity of the franchise is a key strategy for targeting audiences, leveraging the existing fan community and preconceived expectations

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How do games producers construct audiences in the Assassin’s Creed franchise?

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Producers construct audiences through decisions about characters narratives, and gameplay elements, such as offering choices like playing male or female characters

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How does the distribution of games across different platforms increase audience consumption?

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Distributing games across different platforms encourages gamers to adopt new gaming habits and purchase additional hardware for a more complete experience

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What is the significance of fan culture in success of video games, according to Henry Jenkins?

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Fan culture, especially online fan communities, plays a significant role in the success of video games, impacting game development and fostering a participatory culture

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What role does digital convergence play in promoting gamer engagement?

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Digital convergence promotes gamer engagement by facilitating interaction across social media platforms and fan communities, enhancing the gaming experience

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How do audiences respond to violent video games, according to Albert Bandura’s theory?

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Suggests that audiences might imitate behaviours portrayed in violent video games, raising questions about the potential impact of violent content of players

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What is the significance of the Bobo Doll Experiment in understanding audience response to violent video games?

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The Bobo Doll experiment demonstrates the potential for audiences to imitate violent behaviours observed in the media, raising concerns about the effects of violent video games on player behaviour

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What is the significance of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla?

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Set a sales record by selling more units in its first week than any other game series

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How has the global value of the video games market changed over time?

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Increased from $52.8 billion in 2012 to $138.4 billion in 2021, with mobile-gaming being the fastest-growing segment

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What are some strategies employed to increase revenue in the video games industry?

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Strategies include production and distribution models, as well as offering additional content beyond game sales

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How does technology influence the production of video games?

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Technology advancements enable more complex gameplay, advanced graphics, and innovations such as cross-generational gaming

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What is the role of regulation in the video games industry?

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Regulation aims to standardise content ratings and protect consumers, with systems like PEGI providing ages ratings and content descriptors

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How do producers minimise risk and attract audiences in the video games industry?

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Producers minimise risk through genre-formatting and sequel formulas, leveraging brand recognition to attract audiences

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How do changes in society and culture impact video game development?

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Video games adapt to societal changes by incorporating diverse characters and themes in response to audience expectations

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What role does fan culture play in the success of video games?

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Fosters a participatory culture where fans impact the evolution of games

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How does digital convergence affect media production and consumption

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Digital convergence facilitates interaction between media platforms and audiences, enhancing engagement and enabling new forms of content distribution

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How does the Assassin’s Creed franchise target diverse audiences?

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The franchise targets diverse audiences by leveraging brand identity, offering choices in gameplay, and adapting to technological advancements to reach gamers across various platforms

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What are some economic contexts of the video games industry?

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Culturally and financially significant, with major economic events tied to the release of new games and technology advances

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How do technologically changes shape media production, distribution, and circulation in the video games industry?

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Technological advancements drive innovation in game production, distribution and circulation, enabling new gaming experiences and revenues streams

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How does the representation of female characters in video games reflect societal changes?

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The inclusion of female protagonists in video games like Assassin’s Creed reflects evolving societal norms and addressed the under-representation of women in gaming

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How can theoretical perspectives like Sonia Livingstone and Peter Lunt’s regulation model be applied to the video game industry?

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Analyse the impact of convergence and diversification in media on regulatory practices, considering issues of media literacy and consumer empowerment

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