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Videogames CSP 1: Lara Croft Go

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Language When did Lara Croft first appear in a videogame? Lara Croft first appeared in Tomb Raider in 1996. What classic films influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games? Influenced by adventure films like Raiders of the Lost Ark . How has Lara Croft and Tomb Raider moved beyond just being a videogame? It expanded into films, books, comics, and merchandise. What devices can you play Lara Croft Go on? iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and PC. What type of game is Lara Croft Go? A turn-based puzzle adventure game. How does Lara Croft Go use narrative (storyline) to make the game enjoyable for the audience? It uses environmental storytelling to guide players through puzzles. What iconography can be found in Lara Croft Go? How does this help communicate the genre of the game? Jungle, ancient ruins, treasure, and traps; communicates adventure and exploration. What other characters or enemies feature in the game? S...
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Videogames: Introductions

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  1) What were the first videogames like? Pixelated, Low graphics, only one single genre and it has no characters. 2) How have videogames changed over time? There is better graphics and genres have changed with added characters. 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? Engaging Storylines, Challenging gameplay, immersive environments and rewarding achievements. 4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames? They are criticised as they have violence and is extremely addictive. 1) At the time of the article, how many Fortnite players were there worldwide? (Bonus question - how many are there now? Try Googling it.) 200 Million players worldwide 2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of the game? It's free and fun with twitch streamers streaming it daily with engages with different target audiences/demographics. 3) Why might some ...
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Newspapers; The Times - Introduction

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  1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? The Times was founded on January 1, 1785, as The Daily Universal Register . It adopted the name The Times on January 1, 1788. 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition?  In its initial publication, founder John Walter aimed to provide commercial news and notices 3) What does the page say about the political views in  The Times ?  The Times is considered to have a centre-right political stance. 4) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected? Today, The Times is owned by News UK, a subsidiary of News Corp, which acquired the newspaper in 1981. To protect editorial integrity, The Times and its other paper, The Sunday Times , do not share editorial staff and were founded independently. 5) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why?  In 2010, The Times introduced digita...
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Daily Mirror - Audience and Industries

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  1) What is the Daily Mirror's audience? List the key statistics here. Age: 66% of readers are over 55 years old Gender = 58% male, 42% female Social Class: Predominantly C2,DE Readers.  2) Why do the Mirror stories on the CSP pages appeal to the Daily Mirror audience? The Gary Lineker story is about free speech and fairness , which interests Daily Mirror readers. It also criticises the government , which the paper’s audience often agrees with. 3) Why might a reader enjoy the Daily Mirror? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory to add detail to your answer. Entertainment – Dramatic headlines and celebrity stories. Personal Identity – Supports working-class people. Information – News about politics and scandals. Social Interaction – Readers discuss stories with others. 4) Why are print newspapers generally read by older audiences? They grew up reading newspapers . They prefer physical copies over online news. They trust print news more than the ...
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Newspapers: Daily Mirror - Language and Representations

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  1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP): Masthead:  The newspaper's name at the top Pug:  Small box in the top corner with offers or news (something catchy) Splash Head:  The biggest headline on the front Slogan:  A short phrase about the paper’s aim Dateline:  The date and place of publication. Byline:  The name of the article’s writer. Standfirst:  A short summary before the main article. 2) What is the main story on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the story is about. The main story focuses on a political crisis, using a dramatic headline,  This suggests chaos or problems in the government, which fits the Daily Mirror 's critical view of the Conservative Party. 3) What is the 'pug' or smaller celebrity story on the front cover? Why might it appeal to Daily Mirror reader...
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Introduction to Newspapers: blog task

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1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper? Tabloids mostly have soft news like celebrities, entertainment, and gossip. 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? Broadsheets mostly have hard news like politics, world events, and business. 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? Left-wing people often support Labour and read The Guardian or The Mirror . 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party in the UK are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? Left-wing people often support Labour and read The Guardian or The Mirror . 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 25 years? Newspaper sales dropped because of online news, social media, and free information . 6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK? A free press keeps ...
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Newspapers: The Times - Language and Representations

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Language: What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers? The main story often focuses on important political, social, or global issues, which appeal to Times readers who prefer serious, in-depth news coverage. How is the presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it? The Times presents the story in a formal, neutral tone with clear headlines, while the Daily Mirror would likely use more dramatic and emotional language with larger, bolder headlines. How is the Times front page designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions? The Times front page reflects broadsheet conventions by using formal language, clear and organized headlines, fewer images, and a professional layout. How can you tell the inside pages of the Times are a broadsheet newspaper? You can tell by the large pages, detailed stories, and a wide range of topics like politics, business, and culture. The layout is clean, formal, and or...
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