Introduction to videogames: blog tasks

 1) What were the first videogames like?

Simple, Not a lot of narrative, not much colours.

2) How have videogames changed over time?

Higher graphics, more narrative and colours, more availability.

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?

Entertainment and diversion.

4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?

That they promote violence and can be addicting

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

Approximately 650 million people.

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

Social interactions, escapism, entertainment.

3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?

That it promotes violence to a younger audience.

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.. 

 “Call of Duty for kids” - i agree with this as its unrealistic but violent nature does appeal to a younger audience in a similar ways COD appeals to an older audience.

 ‘addictive’ - I agree as the game can entertain and draw an audience into playing the game constantly