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Textual analysis Re-watch some of the expansion pack trailers and answer the following questions: 1) How do the expansion pack (DLC) trailers reinforce or challenge dominant ideologies? The trailer for the teen expansion packs as well as male protective philosophies emphasises female submissive behaviour. The characters aren't in expected costumes like dresses or suits and ties, but they wear simple clothes that can be worn by all genders.  2) What stereotypes have you identified in The Sims FreePlay? There is a lack of LGBT inclusion in the heterosexual stereotype.  3) What media theories can you apply to representations in The Sims FreePlay?   gender performance theory, Double Consciousness, postmodern theory  Representation reading Read this Forbes article on gender and racism in The Sims franchise and answer the following questions: 1) How realistic does The Sims intend to be? The game does not intend to be realistic but to be credible with its aims

Regulation – PEGI Research the following using the PEGI website . 1) What is the VSC and how does it link to UK law? VSC is a rating board of PEGI age rating system which is used over 30 different countries. it links to Uk AS 16 and 18 rated games are enforced and cannot be sold to other ages under that age. 2) Note down the key statistics on the homepage. 13938+ Games Rated 15141+ Apps Rated  1702 Number of Member Oultets 30 years in operation 3) What is the purpose of PEGI? Purpose of PEGI is to provide the consumers information about the content of the video games 4) Click on the PEGI Rating tab in the top menu. What are the age ratings and what do they include? PEGI 3,PEGI 7, PEGI 12, PEGI 16, PEGI 18 5) Scroll down to look at the ‘How games are examined’ infographic. What is the PEGI process for rating a game? Firstly they assess the content of the game. then they gain video footage of the gameplay. After there is an

Language / Gameplay analysis Watch The Sims: FreePlay trailer and answer the following questions: 1) What elements of gameplay are shown? The main elements of the gameplay shown are the ability to build and personalise your own sim and home, to communicate with animals and others, to advance your characters to parenthood and to personalise your sims through hobbies and professions etc. This gameplay idealises the somewhat tedious aspects of life, since the player has full control over the outcome and independence. 2) What audience is the trailer targeting? The trailer mainly targets a teen audience, since the desire to grow up and be in control of a life is much more common among those who haven't done it yet 3) What audience pleasures are suggested by the trailer? The pleasures for the trailer's viewers are diversion due to the development of a completely separate universe Now watch this walk-through of the beginning of The Sims FreePlay and answer the fo