The history of videogames
Check out this video
Please note that this video makes some reference to adult themes, and a content warning is included in the video description. It's a very long, yet also extremely truncated and biased overview of the videogame industry. Believe me I could have gone in to lots more depth...
As you watch and listen to the video, and you don't need to watch all of it, write down at least three key facts about the history of the videogame industry.
These will be perfect to include as context in your exam responses to demonstrate your superior knowledge and understanding.
Research
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| Wikipedia is an excellent resource for collecting basic information about even obscure games. Always start your research with a Wikipedia page, and use the links and citations at the bottom to find more in depth articles |
Select three videogames you have played, or have seen someone else playing. These games can be from any time, any genre, and can be on any platform, for example, but not limited to,
- Mobile phone
- PC
- Home consoles, for example Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, or Mega Drive
Research the games under the following headings. Some information may be easy to find, but other information may be tricky!
- Name
- Genre
- Year released
- Developer
- Publisher
- Platform (eg Xbox 360)
- Price when first sold/RRP
- Units sold/total revenue
- Average review score (google '[name of game] metacritic')
- Age rating
- Google [name of game] how long to beat and click on the first 'howlongtobeat.com' link. Note down how long the game takes to complete on average
- Development facts (how was the game made? How long did it take to make? What issues did the team face?)
Top tip - if you don't really play games, then now is an excellent time to start! Manygames can by played and downloaded for free, even on your phone. You can also ask someone in your household about their experience of games, or, even better, phone a freind!