So, the homework that was set to complete during the summer holidays was to analyse a video-game that has been published between the years 2010 and 2013. Here it goes.
The name of the game I have chosen is called Call of Duty, also known as COD. The game was published on the 13th of November 2012, and has many series to it. The genre of the video-game is mostly action, as it includes the conventions of the World War. Also, prior to the game being such a hit, over 100 million copies were sold. Despite the fact that teens as young as 13 play this game, the age rating was 18 and over. The game was first introduced to the PC, however it then extended to PSP, Xbox and even the Wii.
Institutions
The developer of Call of Duty is Infinity Ward and the producer of the video-game is Activision.
Series
1. Call of Duty 1
2. Call of Duty 2
3. Call of Duty 3
4. Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare
5. Call of Duty - World at war
6. Call of Duty 5 - Modern Warfare 2
7. Call of Duty - Black Ops
8. Call of Duty 6 - Modern Warfare 3
9. Call of Duty - Black Ops 2
10. Call of Duty - Ghosts (available nov.2013)
Target Audience
The target audience for COD is 18+, however teens ranging from the ages 13-17 still play the game as the genre appeals to them, although I still don't think its socially good for teens as young as 13 to be playing this game, as it includes disturbing concepts such as killing, massacre and death.
Personally, I think due to the number of copies sold, and the number of continuous series that the game consisted of selling, the game was highly successful. Also, the game is still being talked about even though its already 2 years after it's release date.
There's abit about the video-game Call of Duty.
Until next time bloggers.
07.09.2013
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