OSP & Videogames: An introduction

1) What were the first videogames like?
the first video games were built on analogue machines. 

2) How have videogames changed over time?
there have been better technology  and graphics like from 2d to 3d  



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? I like the games were there are good graphics and sound and it needs to run very smooth. I like playing that have a story to them like cod  and that I can play with my friend as it is fun 

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.
that it makes people move violent which is wrong in my opinion because when I play my games I have nothing to worry about and I am relaxed  as I am by my self 

Read this Guardian feature from about the sensationally popular videogame Fortnite: Battle Royale and watch the original trailer below

now answer the following questions:

1) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide? Here's an updated article with recent figures for you. Fortnite has 250 million players in total
2) Why is it so popular? it is popular as it is something new in the market and a lot of steamers play it What are the audience pleasures of the game?
 3)Why might some people criticise Fortnite?
the player might critics the long updates and crashes in the game
as parents might critics the child addiction to the game as mt brother play this game 24/7   

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.



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.

Its very social, too. My son and his friends have quite a big squad now. Listening to them bicker and banter over PS Network is hilarious

I agree with both comments as the ps4 is in my room  brother with all of his friends in the weekend