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1
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Who developed AC3 Liberation?

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Ubiosft

2
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When was AC3 Liberation released alongside Assassin’s Creed III?

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October 30th 2012

3
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Originally the game was only released for PS Vita, what year did it become modified for other consoles?

A

2014

4
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What other consoles was AC3 Liberation modified later for?

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PS3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows

5
Q

What familiar pleasures does AC3L offer to exiting fans of the franchise?

A

Narrative situation of the Assassins vs the Templars, open world gameplay.

6
Q

Since when have video games exponentially grow?

A

The 1970s

7
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What was created through video games?

A

“The Gamer”

8
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Which three major territories are video games financially significant?

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Japan, Europe and The USA.

9
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What handheld device was AC3L released on?

A

PlayStation Vita.

10
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What game was AC3L released simultaneously with?

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Assassin’s Creed III

11
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What did the simultaneous release (2 games from Sony) mean for Sony?

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Attempt to have maximum impact on 3 major markets for console and video game release.

12
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What is typical for a larger studio: Ubisoft?

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Producing the game as a multinational development.

13
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What was the PS. Vita attempting to “tap into”?

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The increasing success of mobile gaming (smartphones tablets etc.)

14
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Which features was the P.S Vita deigned with associated with smartphones?

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Touchscreen, Wi-fi, 3G and Bluetooth capability.

15
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In terms of DISTRIBUTION, how could these games be purchased?

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Over the internet using outlets such as: Steam, The PlayStation Network or Xbox Live Arcade.

16
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What is changing about video game regulation across many European countries?

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It is becoming standardised.

17
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Video games were regulated by which body until July 2012?

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The BBFC.

18
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Since July 2012 who regulates video games?

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The Video Standards Council (VSC) applying the PEGI System.

19
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In what terms can the PEGI system be discussed?

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In terms of its process (age ratings as well as visual descriptors of content), also its attempt to harmonise the protection of children across Europe.

20
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Which is stricter: BBFC or PEGI?

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PEGI

21
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Why don’t the VSC use BBFC anymore?

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The BBFC used their methodology for rating films for video games “the methodology of rating films is not appropriate for rating games. Games and films are totally different.”

22
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What age rating did PEGI give the game?

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18

23
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How could you unlock additional game content?

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AC3L handheld game could be linked to full PS3 console version of the game.

24
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What is an example of convergence in the distribution and circulation of the game which is relevant in terms of promotion/marketing of the game?

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The convergence of the handheld and full console version of the game to unlock additional game content.

25
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How could users DOWNLOAD additional content (DLC)?

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The internet/ Wi-fi functionality.

26
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What additional game content was downloadable?

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Weapons, characters and “skins” or outfits.

27
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Apart form additional game content, what did the Wi-fi functionality allow users to do?

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The handle to engage in multiplayer versions of the game, this all promotes gamer engagement and identification with the game.

28
Q

What is the Livingstone and Lunt theory summarised?

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There is a struggle in recent UK regulation between the need to interest citizens (protection from harmful or effective material) and the need to interest consumers (ensuring choice, value, market competition.

29
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Define convergence?

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The process or state of converging.

30
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Define diversification?

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The action of diversifying something or the fact of becoming more diverse.

31
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How were media regulatory practises impacted?

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By Convergence and Diversification

32
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What opened up new opportunities and arguably new risks that complicate regulation?

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New technology (in this case the convergent PS Vita with access to internet etc.)

33
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How can Hesmondhalgh show how cultural industry companies would minimise risk and maximise audeince.

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believes cultural industries aim to minimise risk, maximise audiences through vertical and horizontal integration and formatting their culture products e.g. stars, genres etc

34
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What does the video game industry offer to sell hardware?

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many similar examples (to AC3L using game to sell PS Vita) to use software to sell hardware.

35
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What gender issues are there in video games?

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that they are a minority as players, and underrepresented in video game development

36
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How might audiences respond to a female protagonist who subverts expectations of female characters in games?

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  • Represents female game players = more females buy into franchise.
  • Possibility of loosing some members who expect certain aspects from franchise.
37
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What might the game being made for a handheld device imply?

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aimed at more casual or mobile gamer, “on the go” gamers vs traditional console and PC gamers.

38
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Talk about female protagonist?

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unusual for franchise, appeals to different demographic (link to on the go gamers), constructs audiences; offer platform for female identification.

39
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What is seen as an attempt to draw gamers from different platforms?

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Game is linked to console version which was released simultaneously with this game. Therefore get them to purchase additional hardware and new gaming habits.

40
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What relates to changing patterns of consumption?

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the two versions of the game are also linked in terms of downloadable content and special features.

41
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What might encourage gamers to have a more complete or satisfying expereince?

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A range of interlinked products that offer exclusive downloadable content, only possible through convergent technology and gamer “buy-in” to the value of the exclusive content.

42
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What age rating did the game recieve?

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PEGI 18 due to largely violent content.

43
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What theorist can be linked in terms of audience response to violence?

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Albert Bandura’s arguments about observation and imitation and vicarious consequences.

44
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What experiment that Albert Bandura ran be linked to audience targeting/imitation?

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The “Bobo Doll” experiment, violent behaviours imitated in game.

45
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Active roles are adopted by a player of games, are Bandura’s conclusions invalidated or more relevant?

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maybe less relevant- audiences are choosing to commit acts of violence in a VIDEO game rather than watching/imitating real violent acts. argue against…

46
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What is significant in the success of video games?

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Fan culture/ online fan communities. can be passionate exponents of game, or harshest critic and impact development of games indirectly.

47
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What other experiences duo video games now offer with their link to the internet?

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Social expereinces, multiplayer options, communities outside of the core game experience online.

48
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“Fandom” (Henry Jenkins) can be related to strong franchise of AC and well developed fanbase, what is his theory?

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NUTSHELL: Internet has allowed fans to gather and create own texts, easily share their work instead of just consuming, audiences are creating texts.