Videogames case study 2 - Kim Kardashian

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1) What is the objective when playing the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?

The objective of  Kim kardashian Hollywood game is to create your own character and earn points to become an "A star" which is also there way if saying the max rank/status in the game,just like how other games have levels this game uses ranks.

2) What is an A-list celebrity? Why is it important in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

An A-list celebrity is the top level/rank in the game and is another way of saying your one of the best in the game. 

3) How do you download the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?

Kim kardashian:hollywood game can be downloaded in the app store and can be played on your phone.

4) What is the narrative or story line of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? Where is it set?

The game starts you of in Hollywood and later on you will be able to travel the world for example England, and Italy

5) What characters can you play as? What characters appear in the game?

you create your own character and in the game you can meet real life celebrates for example Kim kardashian 

Audience

1) Who is the intended audience for the Kim Kardashian Hollywood game? Why do you think this?

the intended audience for the Kim kardashian Hollywood game are the younger generation.

2) What audience pleasures are provided by the game? Use Blumler & Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory.

most of the people in the video game are young and are more relatable to the audience.

3) Why is the game so addictive for audiences?

this is because the game allows the user to experience what its like to be a celebrity 

4) Why does James Liu think Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is so successful?

he thinks that the game was actually well put together that other mobile games at the time and he thinks that they merged mechanics and aesthetics together pretty well.  

5) What does James Liu suggest is the reason players keep coming back to the game?

most of the reason is because Kim is major brand name.her star power gives the games a significant advantage 

Representations


1) What representations of women can be found in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

-fashion and fame 

2) What representations of race, ethnicity or sexuality can be found in the game?

a member of the bane community can be found.

3) How does the game both reinforce and subvert stereotypes in the media?

the reinforces that men have to be masculine and always in shape to achieve in life 

4) What does the game suggest regarding modern perceptions of celebrity and how to get famous?

to look you best and how social and popular you are

5) How might someone criticise the representation of celebrity in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

some might say that women are represented as less week there for enforcing than women are lesser than men.






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