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Assassin’s Creed
Email for advice, tips,
offers and more.
, CONVERGENCE
Digitally convergent media platforms Benefits of Digital Convergence for
PS Vita – attempting to increase the success of mobile gaming as the game was Producers
released on a new device before mainstream platforms - Games are more advanced
- Expands their audience reach
Handheld game can be linked to the full PS3 console version of the game – owning - Can earn money from old games
both versions would unlock additional game content – exclusivity, gamers are - Cost of making games has
buying into the content – instant gratification
decreased
Internet/WIFI functionality – allows users opportunities to download additional - The time people spend playing
content (DLC) such as weapons, characters and skins – users can engage in games has increased
multiplayer versions promoting gamer engagement/identification with the game
Benefits of Digital Convergence for
Re-release as HD: 2014 , no longer confined to PS format, but made available on Consumers
Xbox360, PS3 and PC, opportunities for more complex gameplay – backward - Most devices are multifunctional
compatibility – allowing gamers to play games like this on older consoles, new
walkthrough and gameplay videos were created by fans to introduce new gamers to - You can play with friends that aren't
the updated version – ensuring the appeal of a new audience in the same location
- Can access games in more locations
Owning both versions – unlocks additional game content – promotes the game and
circulates it more
Assassin’s Creed
Email for advice, tips,
offers and more.
, CONVERGENCE
Digitally convergent media platforms Benefits of Digital Convergence for
PS Vita – attempting to increase the success of mobile gaming as the game was Producers
released on a new device before mainstream platforms - Games are more advanced
- Expands their audience reach
Handheld game can be linked to the full PS3 console version of the game – owning - Can earn money from old games
both versions would unlock additional game content – exclusivity, gamers are - Cost of making games has
buying into the content – instant gratification
decreased
Internet/WIFI functionality – allows users opportunities to download additional - The time people spend playing
content (DLC) such as weapons, characters and skins – users can engage in games has increased
multiplayer versions promoting gamer engagement/identification with the game
Benefits of Digital Convergence for
Re-release as HD: 2014 , no longer confined to PS format, but made available on Consumers
Xbox360, PS3 and PC, opportunities for more complex gameplay – backward - Most devices are multifunctional
compatibility – allowing gamers to play games like this on older consoles, new
walkthrough and gameplay videos were created by fans to introduce new gamers to - You can play with friends that aren't
the updated version – ensuring the appeal of a new audience in the same location
- Can access games in more locations
Owning both versions – unlocks additional game content – promotes the game and
circulates it more
