Introduction to Videogames: Blog Tasks

 

Introduction to Videogames: Blog Tasks


1) What were the first videogames like?

arcades and people had to pay money to play

2) How have videogames changed over time?

2 billions

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?

the same amount of people playing

4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?

its addictive

Fortnite

1) At the time of the article, how many Fortnite players were there worldwide? (Bonus question - how many are there now? Try Googling it.)

more than 200 million players worldwide.

2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?

its a multi shooter games which is interested by many young teens.

3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?

its too addictive

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’s not just a game, it's a social space for kids. My son plays with his actual school friends, and it keeps them connected when they can't meet up physically. It’s safer than them being out on the streets."

I agree as it helps children socialise 

"These games are designed to be addictive, plain and simple. The constant pressure to buy 'skins' and complete challenges means children cannot simply turn it off. It’s predatory design."

It means that children cant be controlled by parents. 

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