OSP and Videogames
OSP & Videogames: An introduction
1) What were the first videogames like?
The first video games were played on mainframe computers (like an oscilloscope) during the 1950s.
2) How have videogames changed over time?
Games have change over the years as they now include a more narrative perspective and are digitally clearer than before. They can also be played on devices/consoles such as Nintendo, Play station etc.
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 videogames?
-Most video games have some sort of goal the end of them, through levels/stages making the players more interested to play on to victory.
-They also have a narrative during the game which makes it more interactive for the players.
4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?
Some criticisms are that video games are way too violent and influence a lot of the crime that go on in today's society.
1) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide? There are more than 200m players worldwide, the chances are either your children or their friends are already passionate fans.
2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?
Well, it’s free, it’s fun and it has a very silly, offbeat sense of humour. Fortnite: Battle Royale has very bright, almost cartoon-like graphics as well as loads of ridiculous items and costumes, such as space suits and dinosaur outfits.You can also pull a variety of dance moves during the game, and some of these have taken on a cult appeal in schoolyards around the globe.
3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?
It is a free game that has offers in app purchases which kids can buy withut telling their parents. It is also in some form quite violent (not necessarily bloody graphics.)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.
Agree
"A fantastic game for all the family. The violence is cartoon-like, not gratuitous or graphic. I limit my children to only playing the Playstation at the weekends. Simple."
I agree with this because it doesn't show bloody graphics and has parental controls that allow parents to limit the amount if time their kids spend playing it
Disagree
3) Computer games naturally get them more engaged in computing which leads being interested in Science and engineering
The first video games were played on mainframe computers (like an oscilloscope) during the 1950s.
2) How have videogames changed over time?
Games have change over the years as they now include a more narrative perspective and are digitally clearer than before. They can also be played on devices/consoles such as Nintendo, Play station etc.
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 videogames?
-Most video games have some sort of goal the end of them, through levels/stages making the players more interested to play on to victory.
-They also have a narrative during the game which makes it more interactive for the players.
4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?
Some criticisms are that video games are way too violent and influence a lot of the crime that go on in today's society.
1) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide? There are more than 200m players worldwide, the chances are either your children or their friends are already passionate fans.
2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?
Well, it’s free, it’s fun and it has a very silly, offbeat sense of humour. Fortnite: Battle Royale has very bright, almost cartoon-like graphics as well as loads of ridiculous items and costumes, such as space suits and dinosaur outfits.You can also pull a variety of dance moves during the game, and some of these have taken on a cult appeal in schoolyards around the globe.
3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?
It is a free game that has offers in app purchases which kids can buy withut telling their parents. It is also in some form quite violent (not necessarily bloody graphics.)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.
Agree
"A fantastic game for all the family. The violence is cartoon-like, not gratuitous or graphic. I limit my children to only playing the Playstation at the weekends. Simple."
I agree with this because it doesn't show bloody graphics and has parental controls that allow parents to limit the amount if time their kids spend playing it
Disagree
3) Computer games naturally get them more engaged in computing which leads being interested in Science and engineering
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