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Paper 1 mock exam LR

Paper 1 mock exam LR 1) Type up any  feedback  in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to). WWW: Ishmeet, a really strong section A! Your response on the unseen media product and Score CSP in relation to historical, social contexts was detailed but your Ghost Town response was brilliant! First 20 mark question was a good example of how to respond to validity of theory. EBI: Some careless mistakes for section B e.g. Question 5.1/2. I also feel that your question 7 was not fully addressing the question. See mark scheme for indicative content. Also, use the extra pages when you run out of space. Now  re ad through the genuine AQA mark scheme . This is vital as the paper was an official exam paper and therefore the mark scheme tells us a lot about what AQA are expecting us to produce. 2) Write a  question-by-question analysis  of your performance. For each question, write how many marks you got from the number available and identify any ...

Videogames: final index

Videogames: final index 1)  Videogames: Henry Jenkins - fandom and participatory culture 2)  Videogames: The Sims FreePlay - Language & Representation 3)  Videogames: The Sims FreePlay - Audience & Industries 4)  Learner response: OSP assessment 5)  Videogames: Women in videogames &  Further feminist theory 6)  Videogames: Horizon Forbidden West - Language & Representations 7)  Videogames: Horizon Forbidden West - Audience & Industries

Horizon Forbidden West: Audience and Industry

Horizon Forbidden West: Audience and Industry Audience Look at this YouGov blog on the console gaming audience and answer the following questions: 1) What statistics can you find for the number of male / female players for the major consoles?  Male players dominate PlayStation and Xbox audiences, but Nintendo consoles attract a more balanced gender split. While specific numbers vary, Nintendo audiences are often closer to a 50/50 split, while Xbox and PlayStation skew male at around 60-70%. 2) What is the difference between 'hardcore' and 'casual' gamers - and which do you think would play Horizon Forbidden West? Hardcore gamers dedicate significant time to gaming and prefer complex, immersive experiences, while casual gamers prefer simpler, less time-intensive games. Horizon Forbidden West would likely appeal to hardcore gamers due to its expansive open world, deep narrative, and challenging gameplay mechanics. 3) What are the different reasons YouGov researched for w...