Assassins creed franchise Flashcards
Who developed Assassins Creed ?
Ubisoft Montreal
Who published Assassins Creed ?
Ubisoft
What genre is Assassins Creed ?
Open world action adventure stealth
What is the primary focus of Assassins Creed ?
Using combat and stealth abilities to complete missions and side missions
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Economic contexts ~
The video game industry is growing exceptionally:
. In 2021 the value of the global video games market was estimated to be $138.4 billion increasing from $52.8 billion in 2012
. Mobile gaming is shown to be the fastest growing in the industry
Consider the stages of production and how they shape media products ~
Video game production techniques have evolved and become increasingly innovative as the industry has become more competitive - as the demand for games has increased
. Assassins creed - as a franchise - is a productional model that both increases economic viability and establishes a brand identity for the audience
. Advances in technology have shaped video games by the inclusion of more complex game-play, highly developed graphics and advanced CGI
Production contexts
The games in the franchise are part of a multinational development which is typical game production in larger studios as ubisoft
Consider the relationship between technological advancements and the stages of production
. Video games develop and expand to reflect the advances in technology
- The decision to release AC Liberation on PS Vita was to tap into the increasing popularity of mobile gaming
- the game was initially exclusive to the PS Vita but in 2014 released across a large range of consoles - PS3, Xbox 360 ect
Consider the impact of digitally convergent media platforms on media production, distribution and circulation
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