Historical Contexts

Question 1

What kind of form are Video games?

Answer 1

Relatively new media form

Question 2

There has been an exponential (massive) growth of this form since when?

Answer 2

1970s

Question 3

Why has there been a massive growth of this form?

Answer 3

• Due to the rapid technological development of video game consoles, allowing them to have more photo realistic graphics, online capabilities and more interactive gameplay elements.
• The growth of the industry has also seen the development of the gamer culture in which video games target an audience who are much more active and passionate about video games and consoles they play.

Question 4

What else has technological development also impacted?

Answer 4

The regulation of video games as video games can now be downloaded directly to the console or PC, bypassing the strict regulatory processes if the audience were purchasing the game in store