1) What were the first videogames like?
The first video games were very simplistic and basic, the very first video game called 'pong' featured no characters but simply was a table tennis simulator.
2) How have video games changed over time?
Video games have become more and more like movies as time went on, they feature complex characters like Lara Croft and journey games became increasingly popular, especially on portable devices like the Gameboy where games like Pokemon could be played.
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 game franchises use nostalgia in their sequels by using similar visuals to previous games, others have an interesting premise or complex characters that audiences want to invest time in, this uses the audience pleasure of relationships.
4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?
Video games have been criticised for promoting anti-social behaviour, especially in the past where people couldn't play with others online and have been critisised from promoting wrong behaviour like theft in the Grand Theft Auto games and Call of Duty
5) What is Fortnite: Battle Royale?
Fortnite: Battle Royale is a 100 player fight to the death in a surreal colourful life whrere the player only has 1 life to live, if they survive, they win. 6) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide?
There are 45 million Fortnite players worldwide.7) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?
Fortnite is completely free on all devices so everyone can enjoy it, there is a colourful background and lack of gore so it can appeal to families with children and it is easy for beginners to pick up.
8) 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.'A fantastic game for all the family. The violence is cartoon-like, not gratuitous or graphic. I limit my children to only playing the Playstation at the weekends. Simple.' I agree with this comment because it shows why Fortnite is a family friendly game."Shallow" It’s anything but shallow… I disagree with this as I think the premise of the game is reasonably shallow and in my opinion, there is little to no deep characterization.
criticisms have been made towards videogames?
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