production, distribution and circulation Flashcards
what device was the game released on originally?
playstation vita, a handheld device by sony
what game for the playstation 3 was released alongside the vita game?
assassin’s creed iii
what were the effects of a simultaneous release?
it had a maximum impact of the three major markets for console and video game release
true or false?
the game was a multinational development
true
this is typical of game production in larger studios such as ubisoft
what features are the ps vita designed with?
many features associated with smartphones
e.g. touchscreen, wifi, 3G and bluetooth
since the game is part of a well-known and popular franchise, what could it be seen as an attempt of? (in terms of production)
an attempt to bring high game production values to the burgeoning new mobile gaming arena
what year was the game rereleased onto a larger range of consoles?
2014
what consoles was the game rereleased onto?
ps3, xbox 360 and pc
how was the game distributed when it was rereleased in 2014?
it could be purchased over the internet using outlets such as steam, the playstation network or xbox live arcade.
true or false?
video game regulation is the same around the world
false
video game regulation DIFFERS around the world
who has regulated video games since July 2012 in the uk?
Video Standards Council
what system does VSC use to regulate video games?
PEGI
what does PEGI stand for?
Pan European Game Information
what classification did PEGI give the game?
18
true or false?
the wi-fi capability of the ps vita console allows players to engage in multiplayer games
true
it also allows them to download additional content
