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  Horizon Forbidden West: Audience and Industry blog tasks               Create a blogpost called 'Horizon Forbidden West: Audience and Industry' and work through the following tasks. Audience Look at  this YouGov blog on the console gaming audience  and answer the following questions: 1) What statistics can you find for the number of male / female players for the major consoles?                     Male players dominate PlayStation and Xbox audiences, but Nintendo consoles attract a more balanced gender split. While specific numbers vary, Nintendo audiences are often closer to a 50/50 split, while Xbox and PlayStation skew male at around 60-70%. 2) What is the difference between 'hardcore' and 'casual' gamers - and which do you think would play Horizon Forbidden West? Hardcore gamers dedicate significant time to gaming and prefer complex, immersive experiences, while casual gamers p...

The Sims FreePlay CSP - Language & Representations blog tasks Create a new blogpost called 'The Sims FreePlay CSP - Language & Representations' and complete the following tasks. Language / Gameplay analysis Watch The Sims: FreePlay trailer and answer the following questions: 1) What elements of gameplay are shown? The trailer showcases various aspects of life simulation, including character customisation, building and furnishing homes, managing careers, and social interactions among Sims. 2) What audience is the trailer targeting? The game targets a broad audience, including teenagers and adults who enjoy life simulation games, creative building, and character development. 3) What audience pleasures are suggested by the trailer?                                                               The trailer suggests pleasures such a...

Henry Jenkins :fandom blog task   OSP assessment learner response  Sims free play USP : Language and Representations  Sims free play USP: Audience and Industries  Women in Videogames and feminist theorist Horizon of the Forbidden West: Language and Representation  Horizon of the Forbidden West: Audience and Industries  

  Horizon Forbidden West: Language and Representation blog tasks Create a blogpost called 'Horizon Forbidden West: Language and Representation' and work through the following tasks. Language Introduction Read  this review of Horizon Forbidden West in the Financial Times  (should be non-paywalled but you can  read the text of article here if needed ). Answer the following questions: 1) Why does Guerrilla Games have 'a serious case of bad timing'?  The release of  Horizon Forbidden West   coincided with   Elden Ring , a game that overshadowed it in terms of cultural buzz and reception, despite both being strong entries in their genres​. 2) What is the narrative for the original game Horizon Zero Dawn?  The original game follows Aloy, a young hunter, as she uncovers the mysteries of a post-apocalyptic Earth dominated by robotic creatures. She discovers the truth about humanity's downfall and her role in stopping another potential catastrophe​. 3...

  Women and videogames: blog tasks Part 1: Background reading on Gamergate Read  this Guardian article on Gamergate 10 years on . Answer the following questions: 1) What was Gamergate?  Gamergate was a major online harassment campaign in 2014 targeting women and marginalized groups in the gaming industry. It began under the guise of concerns about "ethics in gaming journalism" but evolved into coordinated attacks on individuals, especially female game developers, journalists, and critics. The movement symbolised broader cultural battles about inclusion, diversity, and progressivism in gaming. 2) What is the recent controversy surrounding narrative design studio Sweet Baby Inc?  Sweet Baby Inc., a narrative design studio, has faced backlash from a faction of gamers accusing it of "forcing diversity" in video games. Critics claim the studio secretly alters characters to conform to a so-called "woke" agenda. This harassment, fueled by conspiracy theories and ...

  The Sims FreePlay CSP - Audience and Industries blog tasks     Create a new blogpost called 'The Sims FreePlay CSP - Audience and Industries blog tasks' and complete the following tasks. Audience Read  this App Store description and the customer reviews for The Sims FreePlay  and answer the following questions:   1) What game information is provided on this page? Pick out three elements you think are important in terms of making the game appeal to an audience. Life simulation : Players control and create Sims’ lives. Customization : Build homes, design characters, and create stories. Updates : Seasonal events and new content keep the game engaging 2) How does the game information on this page reflect the strong element of participatory culture in The Sims? It highlights personalisation, live events, and updates shaped by community feedback, fostering creativity and collaboration with players. 3) Read a few of the user reviews. What do they suggest about t...