Individual Assignment 1

Description of work done.

For this assignment I was asked to write a short report of around 1000-1500 words. This report was a discussion on the state of the industry, I was asked to choose from 3 different topic areas. I chose to write my report based on the question "Are sequels ruining the games industry?". For this report I wanted to equally discuss both sides of the argument before fully disclosing my opinion on the subject matter. Before starting the report I researched into recent sequel's, using resources and my own experience playing the sequels. In my report I wanted to highlight the recent boom sequels in the games industry have been having and their positive effect on the industry as a whole.

Reflection and Issues identified.

Upon reflection I believe my report had both strengths and weaknessess. I belive that the presentation of the document was one of my strengths, I included all of what was asked of me which included a front page and all references I used. I believe I thouroughly explored the topic that was asked of me and I did as much research on the topic area that I needed. However I do feel that I could have explored the discussion in writing better, the main issue I had was setting out the document. After reflection I feel that I had just listed reason after reason even if I feel that I had explored the reasons.

Plan of Action.

My goal of this assignment was to research into one of 3 given topic area's. The topic area I decided to choose was the question "Are sequels ruining the gaming industry?". I was asked to throughly research the area and present my findings in the style of a report. To achieve this goal I began researching into recent sequels such as Mass Effect 2, Assassins Creed 2, Final Fantasy 13 and Modern Warfare 2. I looked at their advertising campaigns and their reaction from the people who play the games, I also researched into older sequels such as Sonic 2. I decided to use my own experience playing these games as research as I thought this would be beneficial to the report. I feel that completing this report would give me a better understanding of what sequels can offer the games industry if done correctly.

Conclusion

During my work on this assignment I feel that I gained a greater knowledge on how the games industry thinks when it comes to sequels. It was an experience I benefited greatly from because I had to work by myself which gave me a chance to exercise my indepence. As much as I enjoy working in a group I do sometimes feel that my independent work ethic isn't as improved as it should be. I also feel this assignment improved my research skills as well as my writing and presentation skills. As I normally do not take care of the finalisation of a report such as correcting the references and adding in pages such as a cover and a contents page.