Assassins Creed III - Aud Flashcards
Who developed AC III?
Ubisoft
When was AC III released?
October 30th 2012
What was the game released on?
PS Vita (2014) first then modified in HD on PS3, Xbox 360 + Microsoft Windows
Who are the primary target audience for video games?
Males (12-25) - industry = homogeneous
Why can we assume that video games lack a female audience?
Females in video games presented as “damsels in distress” and if not submissive then they’re misogynised
How does the female protagonist of Avine de Grandpré subvert expectations of female characters?
She’s a mixed race assassin in a usually patriarchal franchise - not sexualised and she’s instead empowered + celebrated for her masculine characteristics in fighting
Who are the target audiences for AC?
Female gamers - female lead characters
Male gamers - action/adventure genre + similarities to previous titles
Hardcore gamers - serious title requiring time investment to play
MMORPG
Massive multiplayer role playing game - play simultaneously together = interactive
Persistent Worlds
Unique to franchise - create iconic cities adding realism + NPCs intractable + have individual characteristics
CRPGs
Fewer players + persistent world - aim usually for gamers to play a narrative + complete missions/ fully immerse themselves
Augmented Reality
Computer generated content overlaid on real world environment - headsets/hand held displays/4K televisions
Hand-held devices
Existing fans familiar pleasures through hand held devices to play portably
Female protagonist
Attracting wider audience
Is Aveline a positive role model?
Yes - fails to be sexualised and adopts role of hero subverting stereotypes - her strength confirm her post feminist construction
What is the appeal of role-playing games?
Gives the chance to try on characters which they’d like to have as their ideal self + diversion/escapism + offers challenging gameplay experience involving critical thinking
