1) What were the first video games like?
mainly in black and white relating to research or simple games not very advanced they were created by scientists or large mainframe computers.
2) How have video games changed over time?
they have turned more into tv and there are varieties like apps or home consoles that you can play on as the rise of digital distriution
3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing video games?
they are very much in depth and high level for the audience to play and to be more engaged with so that they dont get bored quickly with the game. they have high quality so that the games dont lag while being played.
4) What criticisms have been made towards video games?
some of the games have over sexualised the femalecharacters in order to fit the male gaze many people are angry at this and the games also dont represent any other ethnicity or race expect white.
1) At the time of the article, how many Fortnite players were there worldwide? (Bonus question - how many are there now? Try Googling it.)
200 million
2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?
its free which makes it easily accessible for anyone no matter their class situation. It offers virtual socialisation giving people who perhaps cant leave home as often the opportunity to meet new people.
3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?
affects mental health, toxic communities in public chats.
4) Copy and paste two comments from 'below the line' of the Guardian article - these are comments written by Guardian readers in response to the feature. Select one comment you agree with and one you disagree with and explain why.
200 million
2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?
its free which makes it easily accessible for anyone no matter their class situation. It offers virtual socialisation giving people who perhaps cant leave home as often the opportunity to meet new people.
3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?
affects mental health, toxic communities in public chats.
4) Copy and paste two comments from 'below the line' of the Guardian article - these are comments written by Guardian readers in response to the feature. Select one comment you agree with and one you disagree with and explain why.
It is addictive and kids can end up spending quite a lot on those Vbucks.
i agreee however parents shouldny link video games to credit cards
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Computer games represent everything wrong with society. Kids should be outside drinking White Lightning and smashing up bus shelters, not sat on their arses fiddling with Xstations and PC boxes.
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