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The Sims FreePlay - Language & Audience blog tasks Create a new blogpost called 'The Sims FreePlay case study part 2 - Industries' and complete the following tasks. Regulation – PEGI Research the following  using the PEGI website . 1) What is the VSC and how does it link to UK law? -->They are a rating board that is an administrator of the PEGI rating system. In 2012 it as incorporated into the UK and the VSC was the body responsible for age rating of video games using the PEGI system. 2) Note down the key statistics on the homepage. -->VSC: working in the video industry since 1989. Games Rated: 12,000+ Apps Rated: 8000+ Years in Operation: 30+ Number of Member Outlets: 1987 3) What is the purpose of PEGI? -->It is the UK gaming regulator. Answers gaming questions, offers advice and info on how to play games (off and online) safely and responsibly. It is unbiased and independent. 4) Click on the PEGI Rating tab in the top menu. What are ...

Language / Gameplay analysis Watch The Sims: FreePlay trailer and answer the following questions: 1) What elements of gameplay are shown? --> Characters: customise your sim, life events, house,family, pets but not ,much actual game play, mostly cut scenes Can build house, start a family, creating a perfect lifestyle, Aspirations (diversion) or escapism. Perspective of affection, Can see the persepctive of a female. 2) What audience is the trailer targeting? -->  Diverse characters genrated 3) What audience pleasures are suggested by the trailer? Now watch this walk-through of the beginning of The Sims FreePlay and answer the following questions: 1) How is the game constructed? Constant little rewards for doing actions -- in-game currency and experience points gained for playing and doing constant little tasks - rewards gratify the audience and make it addictive. Increase in game currency by using real currency -- buy packs - construction of g...