Shabd's Media Blog 1 - (Mr Bush)

Regulation – PEGI Research the following  using the PEGI website . 1) What is the VSC and how does it link to UK law? In 2012 the PEGI system was incorporated into UK law and the VSC was appointed as the statutory body responsible for the age rating of video games in the UK using the PEGI system. 2) Note down the key statistics on the homepage. OperatinG for 30 years Rated 1200+ games Rated 8000+ apps 1987 member outlets 3) What is the purpose of PEGI? PEGI are responsible for supplying consumers detailed information about the content of games with PEGI ratings. They are committed to providing as much helpful information as they can about video game ratings.  4) Click on the PEGI Rating tab in the top menu. What are the age ratings and what do they include? The age ratings are: 3, 7, 12, !, 16 and 18.  5) Scroll down to look at the ‘How games are examined’ infographic. What is the PEGI process for rating a game? The PEGI process of rating a gam

Language / Gameplay analysis Watch The Sims: FreePlay trailer and answer the following questions: 1) What elements of game play are shown? The fact that you can control your own virtual reality is key element for the game play. Also, The trailer states words like care, grow, design, play and live which are some of the many things you can do within the game. The trailer also makes it seem like it is the perfect and most idealised place which is hyper reality. 2) What audience is the trailer targeting? The trailer is targeting an audience that is predominately female as they make the game seem like a 'doll house'. It is also clear that it is for a young audience as you can do stuff like party. This game also allows them to do stuff that they might not be allowed to do in real life such as going to clubs. 3) What audience pleasures are suggested by the trailer? There is a pleasure for diversion as people want to escape from the real world and their pro