KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD

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1) What is the objective when playing the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?
The aim of the Kim Kardashian Hollywood game is to gain followers which would result in you leveling up from the z-list to the a-list - make your character famous
2) What is an A-list celebrity? Why is it important in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?
An A-list celebrity may be a movie star, a major recording artist, international sports star, film director or an international TV broadcaster. They are part of a larger guide called The Hot List that has become an industry-standard guide in Hollywood.
3) How do you download the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?
You download Kim Kardashian Hollywood the game on the app store and it's free but has in-app purchases.
4) What is the narrative or storyline of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? Where is it set?
It's set in Hollywood the very famous place where movies and television series are made. It has many different attractions such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and the famous Hollywood Sign. The narrative of the story is to gradually make you way up to the A-list by gaining fame from known friends and completing tasks that will result in you creating a larger fanbase for your name. Hollywood is a place where things like these are easier to accomplish therefore it goes well with the game narrative since it links to the area and storyline
5) What characters can you play as? What characters appear in the game?
You play as your own avatar and you interact with famous characters such as Kim Kardashian and also members of her family.

Audience

1) Who is the intended audience for the Kim Kardashian Hollywood game? Why do you think this?
The intended audience for the Kim Kardashian Hollywood game is yooung girls who are aspires and gain entertainment from reality tv. In this case they'd be more intrigued if they've watched the reality tv show kuwtk which stars Kim.

2) What audience pleasures are provided by the game? Use Blumler & Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory.

The game provides personal identity since you may have relations in the game that you relate to.

3) Why is the game so addictive for audiences?

It's addivitve to the audience because they are being entertained as they play the game since they might have a sense of escaspim and enjoyment from living in a life thats not real. The game has tasks that make the audience want to complete therefore theyll be playing the game a lot.

Read this article from Forbes on why the Kim Kardashian game is so successful. If the website is blocked in school, you can access the text of the article here.
4) Why does James Liu think Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is so successful?
James Lui think Kim Kardashian : Hollywood is a very well made game, with high quality gameplay and aesthetics.
5) What does James Liu suggest is the reason players keep coming back to the game?
James Luis suggests the reason why players keep coming back to the game is because he believes that the game does not break emergence.

Representations

1) What representations of women can be found in Kim Kardashian : Hollywood?
Women are represented as strong independent women who have great fashion and are very feminine. They have the power to control their own life and choose what things they are into and desire.
2) What representations of race, ethnicity or sexuality can be found in the game?
The audience have the freedom to express whom they are through picking what type of race they are or their sexuality. You can choose from a variety of skin colours and pick what gender you'd go on dates with or marry.
3) How does the game both reinforce and subvert stereotypes in the media?
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood reinforces stereotypes in the media by portraying women as only focused on their appearance and career. However the game subverts stereotypes by having your character choose how they'd live their lifestyle and what direction they'd go
4) What does the game suggest regarding modern perceptions of celebrity and how to get famous?
Regarding the modern perceptions of celebrities and how to get famous the game suggests that becoming one in the eye of many people comes with being at your lowest and be had working to make your way up to the top. It shows its not the matter of luckiness or chance but hard work will pay of in the end.

5) How might someone criticise the representation of celebrity in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

People may criticise the representation of Kim Kardashian in her game because her avatar is known to be way more attractive than the choices that you can, as a player choose from for your character.

Industries

1) How much does Kim Kardashian: Hollywood cost?
It's a free app that can be downloaded through the app store
2) How does the game make money?
The game Kim Kardashian Hollywood makes money through in-app purchases which means once you download the app for free and you start playing the game, there are things you can buy such as high quality clothes or to unlock things you desire. You can also buy energy and money.
3) What subscriptions are available to Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?
Gamers may become VIP by paying monthly. VIPS's have special features such as unlimited energy and much more
4) How was Kim Kardashian: Hollywood marketed and promoted?
Kim Kardashian has a large fanbase, therefore she used her social media accounts to promote her game so all her followers could see. There were also adverts on youtube or snapchat that promoted the game.
5) How does Kim Kardashian: Hollywood use media convergence to cross-promote the game and the Kardashian brand?
Having Kim promote her game to her followers was a good idea since they follow her for the purpose of liking her as a famous celebrity, therefore it would of got a lot of fans downloading the game since its made by Kim herself and has other known people included in the game