Essay writing

basically - how do videogames target audiences.



film to games - representation of the film accurately into the game, would attract a viewer audience. issues of copyright and mis-representation would be raised.

violence, high levels of violence attract young male players, raises the issues of social effects of videogames - gta series has raised numerous issues in cases of violence in the real world

advertising, the correct advertising can be used to target different audiences. the issue might be of stereotypical effects of women in the industry or for issues of ethnicity and disability - gta 'cherry' m ade by rockstar.

role models, if a role model character is used in a game people may wish to play it. the issue is finding a role model that is morally right in the socail world but still entertaining. - lara croft - made by core design

high action would attract an audience. the issue

the content of the game could attract different people e.g different game play - racing, shooting, action, if all included would attract a wider audience of players, the issue may be of people not liking the majority of the game if it is different from example the shooting fanatics May not like the racing segments of the game.

the story line is essential to attracting audiences but cut scenes or un realisticity may be the issue for some gamers if it is too real or not enough escapism



discuss MIGRAIN at the begining.

BBFC - certficate rating institution.

department of culture, media and sport, DCMS, publishes reports - read the first two paragraphs to get the summary.

game designers, - issues ; demographics (age, gender, social habbits)

distributers,

console developers,

explain how to launch a new game? - advertising campaings - online, press, TV, what images are they going to protray. slogos

issues of videogames:

sex

violence

bad language,





how do people play the game - online, multiplayer, solo, what technologies are they comfortable with.

issue - what console is the game going to be released on? will it be cross platforms? registration

fees
marketing campaign
is there an online gaming community set up or encourages by the publishers to download cheats, hints, tips or downloadable content., like a forum for players to feed into to or off of.
addiction - influence is another issue