The Sims FreePlay - Language & Audience blog tasks Create a new blogpost called 'The Sims FreePlay case study part 2 - Industries' and complete the following tasks. Regulation – PEGI Research the following using the PEGI website . 1) What is the VSC and how does it link to UK law? They are a rating board that is an administrator of the PEGI rating system. In 2012 it as incorporated into the UK and the VSC was the body responsible for age rating of video games using the PEGI system. 2) Note down the key statistics on the homepage. VSC: working in the video industry since 1989. Games Rated: 12,000+ Apps Rated: 8000+ Years in Operation: 30+ Number of Member Outlets: 1987 3) What is the purpose of PEGI? It is the UK gaming regulator. Answers gaming questions, offers advice and info on how to play games (off and online) safely and responsibly. It is unbiased and independent. 4) Click on the PEGI Rating tab in the top menu. What are the age ratings and w
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Language / Gameplay analysis Watch The Sims: FreePlay trailer and answer the following questions: 1) What elements of gameplay are shown? Can construct house, begin a family - control Sim - making an ideal way of life (U+G). - Aspiration (preoccupation) or idealism. Characters: modify your sim, life occasions: house, family, pets yet very little genuine ongoing interaction - generally cutscenes. Point of view of fondness - kissing, proposition, marriage - high edge, over the shoulder of the principle - so you can see the female viewpoint - so went for female - media language decisions. 2) What audience is the trailer targeting? Colours -- emphasises femininity. Diverse characters generated -- aimed at everyone but go clubbing -- adventures 12-30. Broad target audience 12-30/40 or 50+. Sensationalism -- do different things -- 'Limitless' as said in trailer. 3) What audience pleasures are suggested by the trailer? Can build house, start a family -