OSP & Videogames: An introduction💕

1) What were the first videogames like?

In October 1958, Physicist William Higinbotham created what is thought to be the first video game. It was a very simple tennis game.

2) How have videogames changed over time?

There have been millions of games created in the 50 years. Nowadays the graphics are so realistic and theres psychologists behind games nowadays that get you addicted so you want to keep playing.

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?

-Most video games have some sort of goal the end of them, through levels/stages making the players more interested to play on to victory. 
-They also have a narrative during the game which makes it more interactive for the players.

4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames over the years? Here's a good article on the impact of videogames on players that might be helpful.

Some criticisms are that video games are way too violent and influence a lot of the crime that go on in today's society. For example shootings and stabbings 

 1) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide? Here's an updated article with recent figures for you.

Over 12.3 million concurrent players participated live in Travis Scott's Astronomical, an all-time record! There are over 200m users online.

2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?

It’s free, it’s fun and it has a very silly, offbeat sense of humour. Fortnite: Battle Royale has very bright, almost cartoon-like graphics as well as loads of ridiculous items and costumes, such as space suits and dinosaur outfits.You can also pull a variety of dance moves during the game, and some of these have taken on a cult appeal in schoolyards around the globe.

3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?

Its free but the players tend to spend thousands of pounds on thins like VBucks and the game could be violent in some ways.

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.