Videogames: Introduction

1) What were the first videogames like?

Simple white and black pixle arcade games

2) How have videogames changed over time?

They have become more complex and interactive allowing for multiplayer and online game modes

3) What do the most successful games have in common?

Have high engagment and appeal to wide demographics. They have a goal and a lot to do to achive that goal

4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?

promote violence

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

200m

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

Speaking to other people to achive a goal offers entertainment using blumer and katz u and g theory

3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?

Promotes violence 

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:  Links people together
It’s pretty easy to see why people love the game so much, with the sense of camaraderie between friends playing the same game and all, but I didn’t really feel a reason to play after a few hours, unlike other games out nowadays like Monster Hunter World and even older favourites like Bloodborne and the Souls series.
But anyway this is a surprisingly balanced article, especially since it’s aimed at parents of all people. Most parents of younger children or teenagers aren’t that supportive of games in general nowadays, and this article serves to contradict the usual drivel about violence and such.

Disagree: Makes son rush hw to play game
Fortnite has been the go to for my son when homework is done, for the past 6 months. Of all his games it’s the only one I can credibly join in with and to that end we enjoy playing it together revelling in each others successes. His mates join in too as spectators as it is immensely watchable. He is now able to smugly crow the fact that his dad has been a victorious winner not once but twice. To be fair I think I bored my final two opponents to the point where they gave up as I am a plodding Bush camper with little ability to engage in battle or build. All these joys could be yours too as a parent if you join in this hugely enjoyable participatory game with the younger member of your family. I’m over 50.

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