Task 1 - Analysis of a Game Genre

Use one post on your blog to write an illustrated critical article on a game genre of your choice. Use the work you produced in the last three assignments to assist in the unpacking of the games you have chosen:

1.        Select a genre of game and specific titles (3 minimum).

2.        Play and observe the games (take notes, use screen capture/grabs, voiceover or embedded video where possible).

3.        Describe structure/interaction/gameplay/themes.

4.        Analyse genre characteristics (production technology, distribution method, generic codes and conventions).

5.        Analyse narrative structures (closed, open, single strand, multi-strand, linear, non-linear, enigma, climax, equilibrium).

6.        Analyse representation of characters (negative and positive (stereotyping) representation of social groups, social issues and places/organisations).

Remember that you are trying to present an analysis of a media product with supporting arguments and elucidated examples, and consistently using subject terminology correctly.