Wednesday, 27 March 2024

How does the Trailer to Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation appeal simultaneously to both niche and generalised audiences?

Niche


  • A range of action and adventure sequences communicates the genre of the game 
  • A black female protagonist is seen as being a risky venture for video game producers 
  • Iconography and recurring themes of the franchise, including a serious tone, playing as an assassin, elements of violence and stealth 


Generalised


  • A relatable mode of address is presented to audiences through the main character, through being a good person beating bad guys
  • The game revolves around an escaped slave in the American deep south in the 19th century, and provides audiences a realistic and engrossing setting
  • A lack of actual gameplay, but instead a focus on narrative and excitement 
  • Voice actor/narrator speaks in English with a heavy French accent, giving the game an exotic mode of address 
  • The black female protagonist challenges the stereotype that videogames are played by white men  
  • A clear and easy to understand, strong narrative based on the actions of a single character
  • A female, back lead character may appeal to new audiences 
  • Released on a range of different consoles, minimising risk and maximising profit
  • Lack of gameplay footage focuses on more attractive elements
  • Historical setting provides a rich and exciting experience