Aman's Media Blog 1

  Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - blog tasks Language Analyse the  game cover  for Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (above). 1) How does the cover communicate the genre of the game? Metallic font   -  helps to communicate the genre of science-fiction as it hints to the idea of space and highly advanced technology. The tilted angle of the font -  parallels to the branding of Star Wars. Acts as an element of intertextuality as it rewards the consumers who recognise similarities between the two brand identities. Aliens  and  unknown space creatures  helps to connote the genre of sci-fi as well as action-adventure as it implies that there may be some level of conflict between the main protagonist and these other creatures (Propp - the theory of character types) 2) What does the cover suggest regarding gameplay and audience pleasures? Exclusivity -  the game is only available on the Nintendo Gamecube which in turn acts as an advertisement for the console itself too. 4-multiplayer gaming -  offers the feat

  Tomb Raider Anniversary: blog tasks Language and Audience Analyse the  game cover  for Tomb Raider Anniversary (above) 1) How does the cover communicate the genre of the game? Steve Neale- genre, protagonist role empowers Intertextuality- Gold colour scheme Indiana Jones (quest, treasure, Action adventure genre) Intertextuality through colour scheme- gold/brown Star Wars scrolling text (nostalgia) James Bond Minecraft font- intertextuality between the two  2) How does the pose and costume of the character appeal to primarily male audiences? The costuming is revealing that accentuates her body (figure) therefore, it appeals to a male audience (male gaze) Impractical? Posture- focuses on her physique (bum and breasts) 3) How might the cover be read as empowering for female gamers? Females can be just as stealthy as men and a central sole character in video games. Gameplay analysis Watch the following gameplay clips again: 1) What does the gameplay for Tomb Raider Anniversary involve? L