Roda’s Exam blog 1

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) How is the central character Aloy described?  Aloy is portrayed as a resourceful and determined protagonist who takes on the responsibility of saving her world. She is depicted as ...

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 prefer simpler, less time-intensive games.   Horizon Forbidden West  would likely appeal to hardcore gamers due to its expansive open world, deep narrative, and challenging gameplay mechanics. 3) What are the ...

Part 1: Background reading on Gamergate Read this Guardian article on Gamer gate 10 years on: 1) What was Gamer gate?  Ten years ago, a game developer’s aggrieved ex-boyfriend published a vindictive screed accusing her of trading sex for favourable reviews of her indie game. This was leapt upon by the least savoury corner of the 2014 internet, 4chan, and kicked off a harassment campaign that broadened to include all women working in video game development or the gaming press, as well as the industry’s LGBTQ+ community. Sensing blood in the water, “alt-right” agitators on YouTube and Steve Bannon’s Breitbart jumped on the bandwagon, and soon began to steer it – and Gamer gate, as this manufactured outrage became known, mutated into one of the first fronts of the modern culture wars, driven by social media, misogyny and the weaponised disaffection of young men. Many of its tactics became part of the Trump election playbook. 2) What is the recent controversy surrounding narrative desi...

Audience 1) The game information provided on the App Store page typically includes elements such as gameplay features, graphics quality, customization options, and social interaction capabilities. Three important elements that appeal to an audience might be:    The ability to create and customize characters and homes, which fosters creativity.    Engaging gameplay mechanics that allow players to build relationships and manage life events, enhancing immersion.     Regular updates and events that keep the game fresh and encourage ongoing participation. 2) The game information reflects the strong element of participatory culture in The Sims by emphasizing user-generated content and customization. Players are encouraged to express themselves through their characters and environments, which aligns with participatory culture's focus on community involvement and creativity. 3)   User reviews suggest that the audience pleasures of the game include the enj...

  1 ) Type up your feedback in  full . WWW - Ql is a solid response to the unseen text and Q2 shows you have clearly revised the CSPs for this topic. The challenge now is developing our exam technique for the 25-mark essays - in particular question focus.   EBI - Q2 was on Hesmondhalgh but you don't focus on this at all. The hey idea is in the question: is the media dominated by a narrow range of values and ideologies ? You need to ruthlessly focus on the key idea in order to reach the top level. 2) Read  the whole mark scheme for this assessment carefully . Identify  three  specific aspects from Figure 1 (the Google Home advert) that you could have mentioned in your answer (e.g. selection of image, framing and focus, colour, text etc.)   Good analysis of the product that engages with aspects of reception theory and  how it relates to the CSP • Analysis of the set product is reasonable and straightforward, and infor...