NKhalil Media Studies Blog

  Language 1) What is the objective when playing the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game? The objective when playing the Kim Kardashian Hollywood game is to work your way up the celebrity scale from Z list to A list. The  game also grants access to luxury items, better social connections, and more lucrative job opportunities. It's essentially the "end goal" for players seeking to rise to the top in the glamorous world of the game. 2) What is an A-list celebrity? Why is it important in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? Being an A list celebrity is a level of success, a top-tier, highly popular, and influential figure in the entertainment industry. In the game also grants access to luxury items, better social connections, and more lucrative job opportunities. It's essentially the "end goal" for players seeking to rise to the top in the glamorous world of the game. 3)  What is the narrative or storyline of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? Where is it set? The narrative of Kim Ka...

  Language 1) When did Lara Croft first appear in a videogame? Lara Croft first appear in a videogame in 1996 in Tomb Raider 2) What classic films influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games? Indiana Jones was the film that influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games 3) How has Lara Croft and Tomb Raider moved beyond just being a videogame? Lara Croft and Tomb Raider have grown into much more than just a video game series. When Lara first appeared in the original Tomb Raider game in 1996, she quickly became one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world. Her adventurous spirit and strong personality set her apart, and soon, people outside of gaming started to take notice of her.  One of the biggest steps in making Lara Croft a cultural icon was the release of Tomb Raider films. Starting in 2001, Angelina Jolie played Lara Croft in two big movies. These films introduced Lara to a huge audience who may not have played t...

1) What were the first videogames like? The first video games were like less colour, not much variety of choices, not many characters, no narrative an example of a game is a simple tennis game, similar to the 1970s classic of Ping Pong and it was simply a tennis for 2. 2) How have videogames changed over time? Videogames were changed over time by now that video games are more inclusive as there are special features such as voice chat speaking to others globally. It has gone from game being in the arcade to the rise of consoles, PC and mobile games so that you are able to play with any device 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? The most successful games have in common is that there is Escapism in distraction from everyday life, Multiplayer interactions to build social skills, powerful level based scenarios that help you progress and feel part of the n...

  Audience 1) What is the Daily Mirror's audience? List the key statistics here. The Daily Mirror print circulation is around 210,900 as of October 2024. Its audience is mostly older, with nearly half aged 65 and above, and it appeals primarily to C1,C2, and DE social grades. 2) Why do the Mirror stories on the CSP pages appeal to the Daily Mirror audience? The Daily Mirror often covers celebrity news, scandals, and human- interest stories so it can appeal to the audience as they would be more interested. 3) Why might a reader  enjoy  the Daily Mirror? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory to add detail to your answer. Personal Identity and Social Integration: The Mirror has a reputation for advocating certain political and social issues, often coming from working-class and promoting left-wing viewpoints. It also covers stories related to everyday people, such as human interest stories or issues of social justice. 4) Why are print newspapers generally rea...

    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:  A list at the top of a page Pug: Short pieces of vital information placed on magazine covers Splash Head: Slogan: Short phrases that are used in advertising programs  Dateline: where and when it was written or reported By line: Part of news article that tells you who wrote the story Standfirst: Short introduction to news 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 on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror focuses on the party gate scandal involving prime minister Boris Johnson. The headline reads zero shame highlighting allegations that government officials held parties during COVID-19 lockdowns, referring to the restrictions they had imposed on the public. 3) What is the 'pug' or smaller celebr...

  Language 1) 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 on the front cover of the times CSP edition is about Gary Lineker who got kicked out  to present the football match by the BBC. This appeals to Times reader because it has more advanced language reflecting the audience. 2) How is the presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it?  The presentation from daily mirror how they present is as this broadsheet newspaper is in favour of right wing-conservative, while labour is in favour of left wing labour.   3)  How is the Times front page designed to reflect  broadsheet  newspaper conventions? The Times front page is designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions by featuring typical codes and conventions of the way it is designed since the times has featured a paparazzi shot which he seems unbothered. It also includes a masthead serif-eye c...