Introduction to Videogames

1) What were the first videogames like?

they were born upon mighty post war mainframes, designed for rapid code breaking and the calculations for ballistics missiles  


2) How have videogames changed over time?

Overtime they have become more tied towards phone gaming and console as well as pc gaming. They have become more developed from basic arcade games made for 1 or 2 people to wide national games that can be played by everyone and anyone. They are now more aesthetically more pleasing and have better graphics which provide diversion.  


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 most successful video games provide the player entertainment and also some form of personal identity and or relationships. This allows the player to be fully emersed in the game and so they will find a greater pleasure playing the game. Also, people might find living vicariously, form another perspective to be more enjoyable as they may have never experienced something like that before. This is why the most earliest video game became popular as it was something new and unusual to the normal person. 


4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?

They can be to addictive and distract people and children. 





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

20 million
 

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

It grands diversion and also helps build relationships. It allows people to talk and play with their friends regardless of if they play on different platforms. They can speak to their friends while being physically apart. 


3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?

It can be seen as addictive and distracting. People think children spend unhealthy amount of times playing the game with their friends. While it can be positive for building relationships they aren't managing their time properly. 


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 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.




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