Learning History with Video Games
Distillations | Science History Institute
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag
Assassin's Creed has historians on staff, and they hire consultants to get some of the details just right. Developers care so much about these seemingly minute details comes down to something one of the original producers for Assassin Creed games said: by grounding a story in reality, you increase its credibility. The more specific historical detail, the more immersed you can become in the game, and the experience will feel authentic.
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