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