Minecraft Crafting Participatory Culture

What is Jenkins's theory that the author is referring to here?

He is linking Minecraft to Jenkins theory by explaining that the Minecraft community is like a culture in which fans participate in the creation and circulation of new content.

 How might it apply to how audiences interact with the Minecraft game?

Audiences can interact differently with the game. They can watch things like tutorials or gameplay videos on youtube, they can play the game on different devices like Xbox or phones making it more accessible to users.

 How is Minecraft different from conventional computer games in terms of narrative and what kind of experience this offers gamers?

It differs from other games as the narrative for Minecraft isn't about destroying things but creating things, yes you can kill mobs (Monsters) and destroy trees but for things that help you create buildings and structures. It helps people use their creative side.

 How did YouTube respond to this trend? Have a look at what YouTube offers to gamers by going to the site. Watch a PewDiePie and Ali A video as part of your research. Who are Herobrine and Steve?

Youtubers played Minecraft which helped build their channels, like Ali-A and Syndicate who are known for Minecraft videos. Steve is the main character of Minecraft, the default skin. Herobrine is the Villan in the game but is never in the game other than a skin.

Why did Mojang shut down Brandon Liatch's attempt to create a Minecraft 'film'?

He started a Kickstarter but Mojang didn't allow half a million Kickstarter based on their IP without any deals in place.


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