A brief history of videogames: blog task

 1) What were the first videogames like?

Very simple and basic .


2) How have videogames changed over time?

The graphics have changed massively , and there are alot of genres and different games also online games .

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?

They are popular and usually would have a storyline or missions and sometimes first person . 

4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?

They are a waste of time , for kids or males , games like GTA have bad influences .

1) At the time of the article, how many Fortnite players were there worldwide? 

200 million registered players .

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

It is an online shooter . First person , play with friends , play with randoms online .

3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?

It does not have a storyline , also it is online so it may not be safe for kids for various reasons such as stalkers .

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.

 it’s free, it’s fun and it has a very silly

it has a very bright, friendly visual style and it does not depict bloody violence.  

I agree with the second statement as fortnite is more like a kids game .






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