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  Language 1. What is the primary objective for the player in Blackpink: The Game? To play the bands manager 2. What is an "Alternate Reality" narrative? How is this used to frame the storyline of the game? You get moved to their pre-debut era and move along with them  3. Where is the game set? Identify at least two different types of locations the player interacts with. Blank version of the company building. 4. What is the difference between the playable characters and the NPCs (Non-Playable Characters) like "Blinky"? NPCs provide tutorials and navigation and the playable characters follow them. 5. What specific activities and mini-games does the player perform to progress the band’s career? Schedule events, bingo & puzzle events etc Representations 1. What representations of women and femininity can be found in the avatars in BLACKPINK: The Game? It has been criticised due to Avatars often portraying unrealistic stereotypes for women, featuring identical body ...

 Video Games: Introduction 1) What were the first videogames like? most video games were created by researchers to test programming or demonstrate computer potential 2) How have videogames changed over time? major shits include the move to 3D graphics in the 90s , online multiplayer dominance , mobile gaming and the rise of digital distribution over physical media 3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing videogames? Successful games share a core foundation of engaging ' flow ' ,immersive worlds and a strong sense of achievement or mastery. they often feature deep , emergent narratives and provide a high level of autonomy 4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames? many criticisms have been made towards videogames such as violence and aggression , gaming addiction , gender and stereotypes , sexual themes and many more  1) At the time of the article,...