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MINECRAFT

MINECRAFT PRACTICE ESSAY QUESTIONS
1) What does Minecraft tell us about modern media industries and audiences? (15) 
2) What does Minecraft tell us about modern processes of computer game production, promotion and distribution? (15)
3) Explain the success of Minecraft.  (15)
4) 'To what extent does Minecraft confirm Clay Shirky's view that modern audiences are active participants and creators?  (15)
5) Explain the impact of digitally convergent media platforms on video game production, distribution and consumption. Refer to your study of Minecraft in your answer. (15 )

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Here's an BRILLIANTLY USEFUL article from 2014 about Minecraft's phenomenal success - summarise it with diagrams and pics
​https://insights.octoly.com/how-love-brand-minecraft-went-from-zero-to-2-5-billion-with-youtube-fans-469f2b398ac9

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Here's a more recent article about Minecraft and YouTube in 2019.
​https://www.onmsft.com/editorial/is-minecraft-having-a-mini-resurgence

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Powerpoint/ Keynote MINECRAFT Presentation
Your presentation must look good. Slides should be suitable for sharing on social media and sites such as Slideshare. Make your slides are visually attractive and not too cluttered. 

 (Use plenty of media language and concepts in your answers)
 
You should cover the following points:
  • Brief history and evolution of the game – do you think it has adapted to modern audiences and technologies?
  • Why do you think Minecraft is so successful? Try to give as many reasons as possible.
  • To what extent does the game suit a range different platforms (PC, games console, tablet, smartphone)?
  • Describe the Minecraft’s presence beyond the actual game: reboots, spin-offs, , merchandise, social media buzz. 
  • How have ordinary users helped the promotion and distribution of the game? What does this say about Clay Shirky’s views on digital audiences and participatory media.
  • Minecraft vs Fortnite. What do you think? Does Minecraft have a future? VR?
WHAT DOES MINECRAFT TELL US ABOUT MODERN MEDIA INDUSTRIES, CONTEMPORARY MEDIA AUDIENCES & PROCESSES OF PRODUCTION, PROMOTION AND DISTRIBUTION?
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Minecraft Questions
  1.  Research Minecraft in terms of digital convergence (everything coming together in one device). Explain how Minecraft is a good example of accessibility and convergence. 
  2. What is the ‘Better Together’ Update?
  3. Minecraft Communities and Fandom – research this aspect and talk about the benefits and downsides for users.
  4. Minecraft & Social Media – how important is this aspect? What does the social media presence reveal about a) users   b) producers
  5. How does Minecraft demonstrate Clay Shirky’s ideas about a) audiences as producers, b) the many to many model,  c) the ‘prosumer’/ ‘produser’  and  d) digital media being ‘global social ubiquitous and cheap
To what extent do these apply to Minecraft? Are other theories also relevant?

 

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Read and make notes on this article about the success of UK gaming industry: 
https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tech-gaming/london-s-video-game-development-scene-is-thriving-from-aaa-blockbusters-to-indie-mobile-games-a3469751.html
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Read this article about 'inside Minecraft' and summarise some of the deeper points it makes
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/08/meet-the-blockheads-a-rare-glimpse-inside-minecrafts-hq
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ARTICLE ABOVE - DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE
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HENRY JENKINS - FANDOM
A USEFUL CONCEPT TO REFER TO WHEN 
DISCUSSING 'MINECRAFT'
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