Distribution Task - Monster Hunter Tri

• What consoles is your game available on and was it released on any other console, if yes then was it at the same time or at a later date?
  

-Release date : 23/04/2010 Nintendo Only

• Why do you think it is available on that console? i.e. the Wii's interactivity is essential for the game experience.

- This Game has been most popular on Nintendo consoles previously although it was available on Playstation format also. As it is a new game an interactive console will make the game better so they decided to sell it exclusively to Nintendo only for production for the Wii.

• After it's initial release was there any add-ons or downloads?

- It is possible to buy game ad ons and extras on the games official website such as weapons and armours.

• What content is available online, where online (what websites) and why do you think that particular content is online? i.e. what makes it different, desirable for the gamer?

The only ad ons are exclusive to the official website and they provide small desirable extras such as weapons ect.

• What websites are your game available on? i.e. XBox live

- You can purchase the actual game from many online and instore places however you can only play the game on the Wii console.

• Can you play your game with other people? i.e through bluetooth on the DS or on a multi-player mode on the Wii.

- There is available online play where you can battle with other people playing the game online on the Wii. Wii Online.

• Were there any promotions for your game? i.e. like Coca-Cola and FiFa

- As the game was made exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, they sold the game with special offers such as the Nintendo Wii bundle when they sold the game alongside the console and an exclusive original Nintendo Controller.

3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Distribution of games

Advantages
1. Stream games to your Pc , Mac and your Tv without the need for a console
2. Cheaper than buying a console and separate games. (Short Term)
3. USP - On demand games without use of console, anywhere.

Disadvantages
1. Might not have fast enough Broadband
2. Expensive in the Long term due to Monthly Fee
3. Reduces sales in shops that specialise in selling games

Analysis of My Favourite Game Gears of War Advert

Analysis of advert for Gears of War 1:

1. Do you think it is an affective Advert and why? - I believe that the advert is good as first

of all it shows you what the game is. It then has a popular song that gets the audience watching the advert. And to use real gameplay

shows the targeted gamer audience what the game is actually like.

2. What type of audience is the game aimed at & How can you tell from the ad? - The game

has a very dark appearance and obviously is a violent graphic game. The main logo is large black and red this shows the audience

from the start that the game will be dark and 18 Rated.

3. Do you Think it is a fair representation of the game? - I believe it is a fair representation

as it uses real gameplay graphics and shows you the main guy versus the enemy. It shows you what the game will entail and what

actual gameplay would be like.