Convergence

Question 1

Video games turning into movies

Answer 1

Assassin’s creed, grossed $240.7 million, meaning it made double the money. Warcraft, grossed $433.7 million. Massive advertising for these movies.

Question 2

Cinematic trailers

Answer 2

Destiny 2 cinematic trailer released slightly before release to create hype. Marketing. Was put straight after the Simpsons commercial because of similar target audience.

Question 3

Games working with other companies

Answer 3

Fortnite and Overwatch pairing with Twitch, the streaming platform, meaning that if you have Twitch Prime you get free items.

Question 4

Soundtrack

Answer 4

You can buy the cuphead sountrack, vinyl and online. Fits with way of the game, old school. 10$

Question 5

Technological convergence in consoles

Answer 5

DVD player, stream video and music, surf the net, have built in social features. E.g The Nintendo Switch converging Nintendo’s handheld and set top console hardware. Also, mention how the Switch is designed to look like a tablet, and how Nintendo has been playing around with tablet tech in games since the Wii U. –> trying to emulate the success of of mobile gaming.

Question 6

Mobile games moving to apple tv.

Answer 6

E.g. Crossy Road