OSP & Videogames: An introduction

A brief history of videogames

1) What were the first videogames like? The graphics was very bad and pixelated. This is because the first game was realeased in 1977.

2) How have videogames changed over time? Videogames have changed because the graphics are way better this makes the game 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? The most successful games all have like shooting in them this is because it makes it more better.

4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames? The age rating because there are younger kids playing 18 games which is bad.This is bad because it can affect them a lot because it can affect there mental sate.



1) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide?There are 250 million people playing the game.

2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?The game is so popular because of the great graphics.The audience love the game because sometimes the kids are very good and they can win money from tornaments.

3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?They criticise fortnite because there are young kids that bunk school and are addicted to the game.

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.Great well rounded article. I’ve tried it a couple of times but the lack of RPG progression style elements meant I didn’t feel an incentive to keep playing. I can see why other people love it though! I disagree with this comment because it is his own opinion.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.I agree with this point because it is a good family game to play.