Videogames: Introduction


1) What were the first videogames like?

Experimental Nature

2) How have videogames changed over time?

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 have high quality, engaging core mechanics with strong emotional rewards and offering player a sense of achievement.


4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?

Video games can increase aggressive behaviour in children and teenagers leading to mental health issues.

 1) At the time of the article, how many Fortnite players were there worldwide? (Bonus question - how many are there now? Try Googling it.)

44.7 million

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

Because it is free to play across all devices and new games updates.


3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?
Because parents have raised concerns that children are becoming more aggressive as it is easily accessible.

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.

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