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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...

  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 ...