Introduction to videogames: blog tasks

1) What were the first videogames like?
They were fairly simple and had a simple game play
2) How have videogames changed over time?
They have become more interactive, colourful and have better quality than the games before and they are more realistic
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?
A lot of these videogames also include a main protagonist, such as Mario or Link.As well as this, the complex gameplay is something which may also appeal to audiences as it requires them to properly think and use their mind to progress in the game.
4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames? It is argued that videogames motivate the players to violence, reward players for simulating violence, and teach children that violence is a way to fix or resolve any problems going on

1) At the time of the article, how many Fortnite players were there worldwide? (Bonus question - how many are there now? Try Googling it.) In the article it says more than 200 million people worldwide and Google says in 2025 there are more than 250 million people play fortnite

2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?  The game includes 100 players partaking in a online "war" using weapons and resources to survive until only one person wins. Audience pleasures may be entertainment, due to the captivating and daunting experience of trying to become the last one standing, The audiences may feel comfort in the game due to the amount of hours spent on playing the game.

3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite? People could perhaps criticise Fornite due to the obsession of which young children quickly developed with the game. It could cause the young people to gain a strong addiction to the game and could distract them from doing worthy activities that they could help them pss there GCSEs or even do homework causing them to get in trouble in school Not only this, it could cause an added increase of violence within children.

4) 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. 

"I've watched my 14 year old play this. It's like Minecraft meets The Hunger Games with a touch of Laser Quest chucked in. It seems straightforward and enjoyable. They at least learn to be strategic and adaptable from it." I agree with this comment as I believe that though videogames may prove as being violent and inappropriate towards children in some instances, it also allows them to develop a tactical way of thinking as well as the ability to use resources to stay alive.

"Games like this are good for developing social and emotional intelligence along with a glut of other valuable skills to develop in to adulthood." I disagree with this comment as I believe that some videogames which include fighting and violent weapons will make the young people who are playing the game believe that being aggressive and violent towards people is okay