Videogames: Final index

-

 1) Videogames: Henry Jenkins - fandom and participatory culture.

2) Videogames: The Sims FreePlay - Language & Representation

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

News Values: Blog task

-
  News Values: Blog task Read  Media Factsheet 76: News Values  and complete the following questions/tasks.  Our  Media Factsheet archive is available here  - you'll need your Greenford Google login to access. 1) What example news story does the Factsheet use to illustrate Galtung and Ruge's News Values? Why is it an appropriate example of a news story likely to gain prominent coverage? The earthquake in San Francisco that kills two hundred people. This story is likely to gain prominent coverage because it fits several of Galtung and Ruge’s new values. For example  Continuity- earthquake aftermath abs recovery efforts will be continue in the news. 2) What is gatekeeping? Gatekeeping is the process by which journalists and editors decide what news is published and how it is presented. 3) What are the six ways bias can be created in news? Bias through selection and  omission Bias through placement Bias by headline Bias by photos, captions, and ...
Read more

The Future of Journalism

-
  1) Why does Clay Shirky argue that 'accountability journalism' is so important and what example does he give of this? Because it holds powerful individuals and institutions responsible for their actions. He highlights investigative journalism as a crucial component of democracy. 2) What does Shirky say about the relationship between newspapers and advertisers? Which websites does he mention as having replaced major revenue-generators for newspapers (e.g. jobs, personal ads etc.)? that newspapers traditionally relied on advertisers for revenue. However, with the rise of the internet, businesses have turned to more efficient and targeted online platforms 3) Shirky talks about the 'unbundling of content'. This means people are reading newspapers in a different way. How does he suggest audiences are consuming news stories in the digital age? Shirky suggests that instead of reading full newspapers, people now consume news through social media, blogs, and news aggregator si...
Read more

The Sims FreePlay CSP - Audience and Industries blog tasks

-
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...
Read more