Promoting Media

Lego movie video games audiences  Regulation-  VSC regulates the Lego Movie video game, but uses pegi's age system. Always answer VSC not PEGI.   Lego Movie Video game is rated a 7 but the film is  u. This is because the game includes 'non realistic looking violence towards fantasy characters' and 'violence that is set in a cartoon, slapstick (immature comedy) or child like setting that could be upsetting to very young children'.  Explain two reasons why a film company would release a video game linked to a film (4) One reason why a film company would release a video game linked to a film is to promote each other. Due to both the film and video game coming out within the same week, gains a mass audience as people who like the video game may want to also watch the film for further entertainment and understanding. One other reason why a film company would release a video game linked to a fil...

Video Games Modern themes or sets are tie-ins and promotions with film or game titles.  This is synergy, Lego works with video game companies which gains more money. Why do people play video games based on movies? They enjoyed the film and so assume they would enjoy the video game and so want to associate yourself with everything around that film.  They have not watched the film and so play the video game to see if they would like it.  Having that immersive role of playing as one of the characters and so identify with them.  Diversion and Entertainment Form of escapism Social interaction with the world wide community as well as personal relationships.  To enjoy suspense, action, excitement and humour. Good versus evil  Parasocial interaction with established characters from the film.  To earn trophies and gain self satisfaction.  Parasocial- One-sided relationships, where one person us...