P3-72 Rockstar games notes

Table Tennis
Genre - Sports
Audience - Families, Casual gamers because it is a lighthearted game that isn't serious or takes much effort.
We think this game is successful because it appeals to a wide audience, people of all ages and genders could like it.
The game has no controversial points, this is one of the reasons that it is so successful.

Midnight Club Los Angeles
Genre - Racing
Audience - Regular gamers, males because it is less serious, and more up beat than a regular racing game e.g. formula. The illegal race street scene and music adds to the night time, threatening atmosphere.
We think that this game is successful because it appeals to teenagers and young adults who have the money to spend on it. the game can also be played with multiple players so that encourages social groups to buy it together.
Another reason for it being so successful is because teenage boys are into tuning up cars which can be replicated in the game using there favorite cars.
Controversial points in this game is the aggressive driving because the target audience are just starting to drive and may be influenced by the game to reenact the game.

Manhunt
Genre - Action, Stealth
Audience - Males, yrs 18+ because the game has a lot of violence and it is certificate 18
Manhunt has become a successful game because of the controversy it has caused, it has appeared in the media as a game that is too gory for people to handle so it encourages them to go out and buy it.
There are many controversial points in this game because it has been known as the game that "went too far". It was also blamed for a child killing another person because they wanted to imitate the game. The game has been banned in places.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Genre - Action, Sandbox
Audience - Males because the game features a lot of violence which is presented as something for boys
This game is so successful because it allows players to act out fantasies.
controversial points in this game are the killing sprees that could be a bad influence on children.

Red Dead
Genre - Action
Audience - Teenage boys and western fans
This game is so successful because it is set in a exciting world which hasnt been seen in videogames much.
controversial points in this game