kim kardashian game

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1) What is the objective when playing the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?
Whilst playing the Kim Kardashian Hollywood game, your goal is to Become as big of a celebrity as you can and meet more people as well  as grow your fan numbers. In order to accomplish this you must complete missions and befriend the NPC's.2) What is an A-list celebrity? Why is it important in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?
 I assume that an A-list celebrity is a celebrity ranked highly in terms of fame. I feel like this is important because in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is because the whole aim of the game is to BECOME an A-ranked celebrity.
3) How do you download the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?
I mean i'm not to sure on how to answer this question and I don''t want to seem ordinary so i wont say that they go to the app store/google play store and search up Kim Kardashian: Hollywood but instead i will say that you could find the advertising of the app or one of their sponsors and then be convinced to buy it on the app/google play store.4) What is the narrative or storyline of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? Where is it set?
In the game, the player's goal is to increase their fame and reputation, starting on the E-list and rising to the a-rank star!
5) What characters can you play as? What characters appear in the game?

The only character you can play as in the game is your customizable character however there are fictional and real characters as VIP's I think that the reason you can only play as your customizable characters because if you were to be a celebrity, you would be living their life and not able to make any choices

Audience

1) What audience pleasures are provided by the game? Use Blumler & Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory.

 think that the 3 audience pleasures Diversion,Personal relationships and Personal identity.2) Why is the game so addictive for audiences?
The game is so addictive for audiences because "humans like to push buttons, collect things"(said by the article)

Read this article from Forbes on why the Kim Kardashian game is so successful. If the website is blocked, you can access the text of the article here.

4) Why does James Liu think Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is so successful?
James Liu believes there are 3 main factor in the success of the mobile app: Branding, Publishing and Placement.5) What does James Liu suggest is the reason players keep coming back to the game?
The reason is because many people might find the game quiet addictive and a good source of wasting time
Representations

1) What representations of women can be found in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?
The game takes a narrow sided approach at the representation for woman as it claims all woman are intrigues and want to be famous and to do that they'll pursue their career's of modelling and preach beauty.2) What representations of race, ethnicity or sexuality can be found in the game?

3) How does the game both reinforce and subvert stereotypes in the media?
It reinforces stereotypes by saying any race is able to become famous as their is no boundary by race as in the past celebrities were majority white therefore it was very difficult for black people to reach fame.However it stereotypes celebrities as being fit or skinny as there is no option within the mobile app that allows the consumer to choose their avatars personal weight , which shows the industry that developed the game(Glu Mobile) feel fame is more accessible when one is at their peak physical fitness4) What does the game suggest regarding modern perceptions of celebrity and how to get famous?

 Celebrity is represented as something to aspire to even without an obvious talent or ability.

5) How might someone criticise the representation of celebrity in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

Someone may criticise the game stating that it presents being a celebrity as easy even without talent or ability,or how it presents female celebrities as only focusing on appearance and clothing.
Industries

1) How much does Kim Kardashian: Hollywood cost?
It is free however you can buy in game items2) How does the game make money?
Through purchases made in games3) What subscriptions are available to Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?
3) What subscriptions are available to Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?
The subscriptions available for Kim Kardashian:Hollywood app is:

• Gold: 49.99 USD / month (or local equivalent)
• Silver: 19.99 USD / month (or local equivalent)
• Bronze: 4.99 USD / month (or local equivalent)

4) How was Kim Kardashian: Hollywood marketed and promoted?
 Kim Kardashian: Hollywood was marketed and promoted through the Keeping Up With The Kardashians show through media convergence and it was commercialised on social medias such as Snap chat and on TV.5) How does Kim Kardashian: Hollywood use media convergence to cross-promote the game and the Kardashian brand?
The game if focused on  Kim K's families 'hit' reality TV Show Keeping Up With The Kardashians which is viewed by many people as the TV Shows audience has grown from controversy and drama. This then introduces newcomers to the show and show watchers to the game.

lara croft

1) Who is Lara Croft and when did she first appear in a videogame?
Lara Croft is a character from the tomb raider franchise and was first introduced  in 1996.
2) What classic films influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games?
The game was influenced by the movie: Indiana Jones. This is because she is the daughter of an archaeologist and in the game she has to get out of situations similar or sometimes the same to the ones in Indiana Jones.
3) How has Lara Croft and Tomb Raider moved beyond just being a videogame?
After the release of Laura croft,she also featured in many movies as well as other video games. I know this because the other day, i was quiet bored and so i downloaded a quiet popular game called brawlhalla. I then saw that not on the latest, but the update before that they have added the character of Laura croft into the game.

4) What devices can you play Lara Croft Go on?
The game Lara croft go can be played on both ios and android devices and yes that dose include a smart fridge... It is also playable on the play station four,Microsoft windows,Linux and the Macintosh operating systems.
5) What type of game is Lara Croft Go?
Lara Croft go is a game which requires skill since it is a puzzle based game which is not always easy.

6) How does Lara Croft Go use narrative (storyline)?
it is about a wealthy, British archeologist/tomb raider who tries to thwart a secret society/doomesday cult seeking two pieces of a mysterious device hidden in two different places of the world in order to use it during a rare planetary alignment to bring them unlimited power to control or destroy the world.
7) What iconography can be found in Lara Croft Go? How does this help communicate the sub-genre of videogame?
The use of creatures such as snakes and spiders connote foreign places with venomous creatures-potentially a hot, dry country. The danger aspect highlights the action/adventure theme. Furthermore, her gadgets and weapons are synonymous with spies and emphasise her role as the hero.
8) What other characters or enemies feature in the game?
The games also feature a range of creatures (scorpions/snakes/spiders) under the influence of Queen Venom, who Lara must battle in order to complete a level.
9) What is the setting for Lara Croft Go? How does this compare to previous Lara Croft or Tomb Raider games?
The setting for Lara croft go is jungle and temples.
10) Read this BBC article on the history of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider. How has the character of Lara Croft evolved over the last 20 years?  


Audience

1) Why might an audience enjoy playing Lara Croft Go?
Some might enjoy playing this game as it is a good way to pass time and is also a decent game.i have also seen that most of the Lara croft audience only play for the appearance of the character as it is one of the first games with real human development.2) Where and when might an audience play a game like Lara Croft Go? Think about the device it is played on and the times of the day someone might want to play the game.
As i stated in the previous question, it is a great way to pass time. This means that it is most likely played whilst waiting for someone or something as it can be played on mobile it might also be played whilst waiting for your other games to update on the play station 🤮.3) How did Square Enix design Lara Croft to make it appealing to an audience?
The creator of the game had created Lara Croft in a quiet flirty appearance as in an artical, it states that she was a ' Lara Croft fulfilled the romantic image of a real Amazon woman: fierce, unflinching, strong, pretty — and extremely curvy.'
4) Which of Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory might apply to Lara Croft Go?
Blumler and Katz's uses an gratifications theory may apply to lara croft go is the diversion as it never bores you out and you can play at anytime.5) Who is the target audience for Lara Croft Go? How does brand loyalty contribute to this target audience?
those with brand loyalty contributes to the target audience as lara croft go is part of the hit man go series.the game is targeted for everyone.
Representation

1) How are women usually represented in videogames?
In most video games, women are used as the objective or they are being kidnapped like in Mario where Bowser pulled up and snatched Mario's girl(princess peach) brought her to his castle (ILLEGAL) . but jokes aside, it is true that the game of laura croft, it subverts stereotypical female video game characters as in the game she is independent 
2) How does the character of Lara Croft reinforce female stereotypes in the media?
Lara Croft was portrayed as an incredibly sexual entity and this fact has spear-headed the claims of sexism against the Tomb Raider games.
3) How does the character of Lara Croft subvert female stereotypes in the media?
Lara is: well educated, athletic and adventurous, all can be considered positive qualities to aspire towards. Her intelligence is heavily relied upon in the gaming series, as it gives context for her being able to solve puzzles that have remained unconquered for thousands of years.  Lara’s athleticism gives the player the ability to explore the luscious depths of the games, without being limited by the physical constraints of the character.
4) Why do some people believe the videogames industry is sexist and needs to change?
Ubisoft had already included female assassins in earlier instalments, and that the firm has emphasised diversity, tapping actress and gamer Aisha Tyler as its host at E3 yet they still find that there are more male violence games than female which is true as 45% of video games give an option to play as a female character yet only 24% of games allow you to play exclusively as a female.
5) Do you think Lara Croft is an empowering feminist icon or just another objectified woman designed to appeal to male gamers?

Industries

1) What does PEGI stand for?
Pan European Game Information2) What is PEGI's job?
its a European video game content rating system established to help European consumers make informed decisions when buying video games or apps through the use of age recommendations and content descriptors.

3) Which company created Lara Croft Go?
Square Enix Montreal4) What two popular videogame franchises were combined to create Lara Croft Go?

Lara Croft Go is the combination of two successful franchises – Lara Croft Tomb Raider and the Hitman Go mobile game.

5) What else is part of the Lara Croft/Tomb Raider franchise?
Square Enix developed Hitman Go in 2014 based on the successful Hitman game franchise and is therefore apart of Lara Croft.

Video games introduction

1) What were the first video games like?
They were really plain and simple and if you were to compare to a modern game like Overwatch, and an old game like tennis for two, i'm sure that most people would rather play Overwatch due to the better graphics,quality and has multiple things to do unlike  the tennis for two which you can only do the same a few pixels.2) How have video games changed over time?
They slowly began to become more colourful and began to add different levels as well as objectives. They also began to take over consoles in order to be playable.
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 video games?
Most of the successful games include 
4) What criticisms have been made towards video games over the years? Here's a good article on the impact of videogames on players that might be helpful.
Over the years video games have been lightly criticised  but as they get more modern, you can see that most video games are about shooting and fighting. Now many people are now saying that these types of games are encouraging violence and gang violence however I disagree as usually in these types of games people would help the new players or let them live. Additionally, in most games, there are options that you can choose and i have researched that over 70% of gamers tend to choose the path that would result in a happy ending.
1) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide? Here's an updated article with recent figures for you.

Currently on the 11th of June 2020 at 14:26, there are 3574762 players logged on to fortnite and those numbers will only increase since they currently have a monthly amount of new-comers of 78.3 million people!

2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game?
Famous YouTubers, such as Jacksepticeye and PewDiePie,upload video footage from their matches. One of PewDiePie’s videos, for instance, has amassed nearly nine million views in just over two weeks. Also, the game is cross platform, meaning that PC,Nintendo Switch,mobile,Xbox and PlayStation players can compete against one another. 3) Why might some people criticise Fortnite?
Apex, PUBG, and other Battle Royale fans hate Fortnite because they wish its players were playing their favourite. People love to hate whatever's big. Whether they see it everywhere, have friends who won't shut up about it, or think it's harming kids, people just hate what's got everyone else excited.

Radio: Apple Beats 1 radio CSP case study

1) How have our music listening habits changed since 1960?
because we used to listen to music on cassets and radios etc... However now we can listen to whatever music when ever you want now that we have portable devices like phones and at home we can now listen to music on pretty much anything from x boxes to t.v's and now even on some smart fridges...Incredible right?!
2) When did Apple Beats 1 Radio launch and what is it?
The apple beats were first launched on the 30th of June back in 2015 in Los Angeles, New York City and London and it was a free form radio to listen to online via I-tunes.

3) What is the difference between Beats 1 Radio, iTunes and Apple Music?
Beats 1 radio  don't just provide music, they invite popular artists and have chats, do challanges etc.iTunes is all about media ownership, functioning as both a virtual record store and an efficient digital library for music and other media (movies, TV shows, etc) that you own personally. The software comes pre-installed on all Apple devices, and is available as a free download for non-Apple PCs and mobile devices. iTunes doesn’t require a subscription fee to use. 
4) Why was Apple so keen to enter the online music world and compete with Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music (and others)?
They each already had a creative background and they were established to the media industry so it gained Beats 1 viewers as one of the DJ's were from Australia and others from America which gave them a worldwide viewership

5) Why did Apple choose the three selected DJs for launch? 
So that they could maintain control over their streaming market and that they also have a reliable audience due to i-tunes
6) How does the use of DJs differ from Spotify, Amazon Music and other streaming services? 
Because with a DJ, you can speak and provides a nicer atmosphere in my opinion
7) How does the content of the Julia Adenuga show differ from Radio 1? 
She was one of the only DJ's who would DJ with grime music and that is what made her different to others.

8) Why does Beats 1 radio give Apple the power to make or break new artists? Is this a good thing or a bad thing for the music industry?
Because apple are in charge of beats as they own it like how Disney owns star wars. It is a good thing for apple and beats as they would be making a lot of money and would also be good for artists as their music is being promoted

9) Read the BBC feature on the launch of Apple Beats 1 Radio. Did the industry experts think it would be a success? Why?They Thought that it would be a small success compared to the other apple products. This is because they said that Beats was not  something to be made for listening to radios but to listen to music.however they said that there would be some buyers as apple is already such a big company and so will already have loyal consumers.

10) Give arguments for and against the idea that Beats 1 will be a threat to traditional media industries (e.g. radio stations, record shops, online music retailers etc.)
I believe that the beats 1 will not be a threat to most media companies an like i stated before, most people would not want to buy headphones with use only to provide you with radio stations since there are TV channels and radios which most people already have and so it would just be a waste of money to buy the headphones which  are quiet expensive.

Audience

1) Who is the target audience for Beats1 and Julia Adenuga in particular? Refer to demographics and psychographics.

I would say that for the beats1, their target audience would be adults as they are the ones who tend to listen to the radio more than children, teens and the elderly.

2) Why do people listen to Beats1? Which aspects of Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory relate to Beats 1 and its audience?

Personal relationship-As they could become a fan and develop a relationship with the DJ's a star guest appearances.3) Can the audience actively interact with the Apple Beats 1 Radio or are they passive when listening? How? Give examples. 
The audience are listening passively as there are no opportunities to phone-in or speak directly to the artists while they're on-air. However, there is some active listening as listener can actively add songs they hear to their library and playlists.4) Is Apple Beats 1 aimed at a mass or niche audience? How does this differ to BBC Radio 1?

Apple Beats 1 was marketed as a globally interactive radio which anybody could enjoy, however, their DJ's are incredibly specialised, and it could be argued that the station is specialised and targeted at a niche audience of hip/hop listeners. This is different from Radio 1 which was a very mainstream radio station that played popular music for a mass audience
5) Do you think Apple Beats 1 radio will be popular with young audiences or are streaming services the future of audio-based media?NO!