Assassins Creed: VH Flashcards
When was the game released?
Nov 10th 2020
What type of game is AC?
Historically set action/adventure third person video game
Which consoles is AC available for?
PlayStation, Xbox, PC formats, Nintendo DS, mobile apps
What’s the gaming experience like?
Offers familiar pleasures to existing fans + new elements to target wider audience (combat manoeuvres, custom avatars)
How did AC begin?
Prototype for a sequel to Prince of Persia then developed as a game/franchise
Who developed AC?
Ubisoft Montreal
How are the game releases differentiated throughout 3 major territories (Japan,Europe,USA)?
Release dates, downloadable content,marketing materials,posters,trailers
Who do Ubisoft own?
Ubisoft Montreal fast, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Toronto, Gameloft, Criptonite Games, Blue Byte
What are the subsidiaries responsible for?
Design development, testing of AC games
Why is AC an AAA video game release?
Anticipated release backed by heavy funding, games in franchise released simultaneously across major platforms = capitalise profit, similar themes/gameplay = fans continue invest in series
How’s AC franchise recognised globally?
Successful brand with connotations of quality/entertaining gameplay, one of first games associated with vertical exploration
How’s AC franchise recognised globally?
Successful brand with connotations of quality/entertaining gameplay, one of first games associated with vertical exploration
How has Ubisoft experimented with AC + attempted to enter markets outside of the mainstream console market?
Handheld devices (PlayStation vita, PlayStation portable, Nintendo DS) + entered mobile phone app market
