Lara Croft Go Analysis
1) Who is Lara Croft and when did she first appear in a videogame? Her first appearance is in Tomb Raider. Lara Croft is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the video game franchise Tomb Raider.
2) What classic films influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games?
3) How has Lara Croft and Tomb Raider moved beyond just being a videogame?
But tastes have changed since the '90s, and with more female gamers has come a new look for the series.
4) What devices can you play Lara Croft Go on?
Android, iOS, Windows and Windows Phone devices. Also PS4 and PlayStation Vita.
5) What type of game is Lara Croft Go?
Turn-based puzzle game.
6) How does Lara Croft Go use narrative (storyline)? by exploring ruins of an Ancient Civilisation in the Amazon Jungle while fighting dangerous enemies, dodging different obstacles and traps and to uncover the myth of The Queen Venom.
7) What iconography can be found in Lara Croft Go? How does this help communicate the sub-genre of videogame?
The use of gadgets and weapons make her look like a hero.
8) What other characters or enemies feature in the game?
There are snakes, scorpions and spiders in the game.
9) What is the setting for Lara Croft Go? How does this compare to previous Lara Croft or Tomb Raider games?
The setting in a jungle based theme which is used to bring nostalgia.
10) Read this BBC article on the history of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider. How has the character of Lara Croft evolved over the last 20 years?
The appearance of Lara has changed completely. Making her more realistic.
1) Why might an audience enjoy playing Lara Croft Go?
5) Who is the target audience for Lara Croft Go? How does brand loyalty contribute to this target audience?
1) What does PEGI stand for? Pan European Game Information
2) What is PEGI's job? To rate the game with an appropriate age rating.
3) Which company created Lara Croft Go? Square Emix
4) What two popular videogame franchises were combined to create Lara Croft Go? Hitman Go and Tomb Raider.
5) What else is part of the Lara Croft/Tomb Raider franchise? Indiana Jones.
2) What classic films influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games?
- Rambo: First Blood Part II
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- The Edge
- Hanna
- The Grey
3) How has Lara Croft and Tomb Raider moved beyond just being a videogame?
But tastes have changed since the '90s, and with more female gamers has come a new look for the series.
4) What devices can you play Lara Croft Go on?
Android, iOS, Windows and Windows Phone devices. Also PS4 and PlayStation Vita.
5) What type of game is Lara Croft Go?
Turn-based puzzle game.
6) How does Lara Croft Go use narrative (storyline)? by exploring ruins of an Ancient Civilisation in the Amazon Jungle while fighting dangerous enemies, dodging different obstacles and traps and to uncover the myth of The Queen Venom.
7) What iconography can be found in Lara Croft Go? How does this help communicate the sub-genre of videogame?
The use of gadgets and weapons make her look like a hero.
8) What other characters or enemies feature in the game?
There are snakes, scorpions and spiders in the game.
9) What is the setting for Lara Croft Go? How does this compare to previous Lara Croft or Tomb Raider games?
The setting in a jungle based theme which is used to bring nostalgia.
10) Read this BBC article on the history of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider. How has the character of Lara Croft evolved over the last 20 years?
The appearance of Lara has changed completely. Making her more realistic.
1) Why might an audience enjoy playing Lara Croft Go?
It brings nostalgia since it links to Tomb Raider.
2) Where and when might an audience play a game like Lara Croft Go? Think about the device it is played on and the times of the day someone might want to play the game.
2) Where and when might an audience play a game like Lara Croft Go? Think about the device it is played on and the times of the day someone might want to play the game.
While you are travelling, on a mobile device.
3) How did Square Enix design Lara Croft to make it appealing to an audience?
3) How did Square Enix design Lara Croft to make it appealing to an audience?
They made her look more realistic.
4) Which of Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory might apply to Lara Croft Go?
4) Which of Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory might apply to Lara Croft Go?
Diversion
5) Who is the target audience for Lara Croft Go? How does brand loyalty contribute to this target audience?
Teenagers with ages 13- 18.
1) What does PEGI stand for? Pan European Game Information
2) What is PEGI's job? To rate the game with an appropriate age rating.
3) Which company created Lara Croft Go? Square Emix
4) What two popular videogame franchises were combined to create Lara Croft Go? Hitman Go and Tomb Raider.
5) What else is part of the Lara Croft/Tomb Raider franchise? Indiana Jones.
1) How are women usually represented in videogames? They are represented as damsels in distress and not as heroes.
2) How does the character of Lara Croft reinforce female stereotypes in the media?
2) How does the character of Lara Croft reinforce female stereotypes in the media?
Lara reinforces by her appearance.
3) How does the character of Lara Croft subvert female stereotypes in the media?
She subverts by being a female hero.
4) Why do some people believe the videogames industry is sexist and needs to change?
3) How does the character of Lara Croft subvert female stereotypes in the media?
She subverts by being a female hero.
4) Why do some people believe the videogames industry is sexist and needs to change?
They think the industry is sexist to add a female hero to attract more people to play.
5) Do you think Lara Croft is an empowering feminist icon or just another objectified woman designed to appeal to male gamers?
5) Do you think Lara Croft is an empowering feminist icon or just another objectified woman designed to appeal to male gamers?
I think Lara is a empowering feminist icon since she subverts the female stereotypes.
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