Media Blog 1- Mr Bush

  Language Introduction Read  this review of Horizon Forbidden West in the Financial Times  (should be non-paywalled but you can  read the text of article here if needed ). Answer the following questions: 1) Why does Guerrilla Games have 'a serious case of bad timing'?  They released both the first game and the second around the same time as other games, which overshadowed both game releases 2) What is the narrative for the original game Horizon Zero Dawn?  The previous game revolved around the mysteries of Aloy’s identity, which were neatly wrapped up by its conclusion. 3) How is the central character Aloy described?  Aloy’s complex hairstyle is a marvel in its own right, and the animation of facial expressions achieves an unprecedented realism - she is a never before seen game character that communicates subtext convincingly by tightening their jaw or subtly shifting their gaze. 4) What is the narrative and setting for sequel Horizon Forbidden West?...

  1. Type up your feedback in   full   (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). 21/34 - C 1) WWW- good explanation of Myth  EBI - try to be less descriptive, focus on communication and meaning  2) WWW - very good analysis of the Voice, especially references  EBI - no discussion of other CSP 2. Read the whole mark scheme for this assessment carefully (posted on your Google Classroom). Identify  three  specific aspects from Figure 1 (the Bioshock Infinite game cover) that you could have mentioned in your answer (e.g. selection of images, colour scheme, text etc). 3. Now use the mark scheme to identify  three  potential points that you could have made in your essay for Question 2 (Jenkins - participatory culture or Curran and Seaton's - concentration of ownership). 4. Write down  two other CSPs  from across the course that you could have referenced in your essay which link to digital conv...

  Audience Read  this App Store description and the customer reviews for The Sims FreePlay  and answer the following questions:   1) What game information is provided on this page? Pick out three elements you think are important in terms of making the game appeal to an audience. It states in language of the game can be played in English as well as 11 more, which enables it to have this global element. It is 13+ which allows a wider range of audience.  And phone software compatibility is very important to make sure as many people can play the game as possible.     2) How does the game information on this page reflect the strong element of participatory culture in The Sims? It is described as a simulation in the category section, allowing each player to create what they envision, it also updates the new additions to the app in the apple store even before purchase, making potential players feel included before they purchase.    3) Read a fe...