Kim Kardashian: Hollywood CSP

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1) What is the objective when playing the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game?
to get famous and meet kim kardashian

starting as an unknown character and working your way up to become an A-list celebrity

2) What is an A-list celebrity? Why is it important in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

 someone who is at the very top of their career and  that your character has achieved the highest level of fame and success.

3) What is the narrative or storyline of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? Where is it set?

 your character starts as an unknown and works towards becoming a famous celebrity and that you become famous and hang out with kim

4) What characters can you play as? What characters appear in the game?

You play as a customizable character who starts as a newcomer in Hollywood a boy or a girl

5) What activities does your character get up to in the game? 

Meet and build relationships with other celebrities and influencers.

Representations

1) What representations of women can be found in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

Players control a female  character who starts from nothing and works their way up through the world of celebrity and get famous 

2) What representations of race, ethnicity or sexuality can be found in the game?

The game allows players to customize their character, including choosing physical appearance, skin tone, which can influence how race and ethnicity are represented.

3) How does the game both reinforce and subvert stereotypes in the media?

reinforces the stereotype of women in celebrity culture being obsessed with their image, beauty, and fashion.

4) What does the game suggest regarding modern perceptions of celebrity and how to get famous?

 The game also points to the idea that social media, networking, and attending exclusive events are key to becoming famous. 

5) How might someone criticise the representation of celebrity in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?
The game perpetuates the idea that fame is mostly about image and connections rather than substance or meaningful achievements.

Audience

1) Who is the intended audience for the Kim Kardashian Hollywood game? Why do you think this?

 young adults, particularly women, who are interested in celebrity culture, fashion, and social media and who follows Kim 

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

 The game allows players to escape into a glamorous world where they can live out a fantasy of fame and fortune

3) Why is the game so addictive for audiences?

The game gives players small, immediate rewards for completing tasks, which triggers a dopamine response and encourages players to keep playing

Read this article by James Liu in 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?

Kim is a major brand-name. Her star power gives the game a significant advantage.

5) What does James Liu suggest is the reason players keep coming back to the game?

Outside of the game, it's leveraging basic emotional triggers; most everyone has waited for some good/bad news call in their life. Mechanically, it's a great way to use the notification system. Notifications are often used to create a sense of pacing, or used as a reminder to get the player back into the game.

Industries

1) How much did Kim Kardashian: Hollywood cost to download?
it  was free to download

2) How did the game make money?

made money through in-app purchases that players can get money and unlock other part of the game

3) What subscriptions were available in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood?

 a VIP subscription for players who wanted to gain access to exclusive perks like an  extra in-game currency, special outfits, and bonus rewards
 
4) How was Kim Kardashian: Hollywood marketed and promoted?

through Kim Kardashian's own massive social media presence, including her Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms, where she regularly shared her involvement with the game. 

5) How does Kim Kardashian: Hollywood use media convergence and synergy to cross-promote both the game and the wider Kardashian brand? You might want to look back at your work on Kardashian and Rashford for the OSP topic here.

The game fits seamlessly into the broader Kardashian business empire. Kim Kardashian’s brand is built around her public persona, and the game capitalizes on that by using her image and name to attract players.

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