Videogame industry: self-directed lesson

This lesson covers a number of topics and potential exam questions. None of it is very hard, but please rememebr that absolutely any of this could come up, both in the final mock and the final exam!

1 - How does Assassin's Creed: Mirage intentionally minimise risk and maximise profit?

Ubisoft have made approximately 27 Asassin's Creed games in less than 20 years. This is clearly a signficant amount of games, and has led to financial issues for the company, as their output has stagnated, and recent titles have 'not mety sales expectations'. To combat this, Ubsisoft have released another Assassin's Creed game.

Task - watch this trailer and answe the efollowing questions

• What does this game do differently to other assassin's creed games like unity and valhalla?
• How will this game minimise risk and maximise profit?
• How will this game appeal to 'core' assassinm's creed fans?

check out slides 95 - 98 on the videogames 1 ppt for suggestions!

2 - How does Assassin's Creed: Mirage cause harm and offense?

Watch this example of gameplay from Mirage. You can skip a few minutes to the good bits. As you are watching this actual game footage, make notes of anything offesnsive or harmful. It helps if you pretend to be VERY offended...

3 - How are videogames regulated?

Check out this video where I tell you exactly how videogames are regulated! There will be a quiz next time!

EXTENTION - What effect do videogames have on their audiences?

Finally, check out this video which explores the effects model, and the effects that violent videogames may have on their audience... or not. It's complicated. Note: we will be doing this in the next lesson, so this is extention, but it will definitely help you if you watch the video.