The tours point out how things like the developer's rendering of the city of Alexandria, with its wide streets and grid structure, is rooted in historical research. There's a village completely dedicated to pottery specifically because he knew there would be a lesson about that. Having an educational mode in mind also influenced the way Ubisoft built out the game's world, Guesdon says. But that also doesn't include time Maxime Durand, the series' historical researcher, spent chatting with educators to determine what they actually need. So yes, I had to convince some people, but it wasn't that tough.'ĭevelopment for Discovery Tour took about six to seven months. Think about Rocksmith, the guitar game where you could actually learn to play. To go beyond the entertainment, and to try and bring them either knowledge or skills. 'Our CEO keeps telling us we need to enrich players' lives.

'Culturally at Ubisoft, this kind of initiative is well perceived,' Guesdon says. When it came time to start development of Origins, he pitched the mode as part of his vision for the overall game. Jean Guesdon, creative director of Assassin's Creed Origins and Black Flag, tells Engadget that his team's mission for the series is to 'make history everyone's playground.' They were inspired to make Discovery Tour after fans of the franchise pointed out that it actually helped them learn about major historical events. But, it made me appreciate the game all the more. It was strange seeing Assassin's Creed Origins in another light, after spending dozens of hours in the game murdering scores of Roman soldiers, hunting Egyptian wildlife and serving as the sword for a deposed Cleopatra. I enjoyed exploring Egypt as Cleopatra, but you can also choose from Julius Caesar, the main characters of the game and a host of side characters. I also encountered a few photos and diagrams I hadn't seen before, showing modern excavations and illustrations of what the city might have looked like.ĭiscovery Tour lets you choose from several models in the game as your avatar. I was surprised to discover a few things I didn't come across in school, even though I spent a few years studying ancient history. During a brief demo, I learned how Alexandria was founded, and why its location along the Nile delta was particularly strategic. You can jump right in to tours from the game's menu and map, and they usually involve following a golden path to various checkpoints. The developers brought in Egyptologists to craft 75 guided tours, which cover things like the city of Alexandria, daily life of Egyptians, the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. You also don't have to worry about getting killed, so you're free to explore as much as you want. Our exclusive STEM Discovery tours to Euro Space Belgium and NASA Texas are the ultimate cross curricular school tours for students of Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry and Design & Technology.As you'd expect, there's plenty of helpful narration, historical photos and artwork in Discovery Tour. So, whether you're looking for a French school trip to France, a history school trip to Berlin, Krakow or the WW1 Battlefields, or a geography school trip to Iceland, we'll ensure that it's carefully designed to meet your specific subject requirements and learning objectives. Try us out – we will not let you down.Ī school trip abroad will be one of the most valuable educational opportunities your students will ever experience and will bring your subject to life like never before. Our ABTA, Atol, STF and LOTC accreditations are your guarantee that your trip will be fully financially protected, your student’s safety will be prioritised and that it will be an immersive educational experience. Educational Tours STEM tours Educational Tours School trips in STEM Educational ToursĮducational Tours Visions in Education is a fully accredited travel company, booking your educational school trip with us offers you complete peace of mind.

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