T3 | Wk 9 | Friday - Video Game Censorship

   Task 1

Research what the MEDIA EFFECTS THEORY is. 

- Create a powerpoint that explains the main points using these links and including pictures

https://us.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-assets/45690_book_item_45690.pdf

https://open.lib.umn.edu/mediaandculture/chapter/2-2-media-effects-theories/

Task 2

- Create a second blog post with the title - Video Game Censorship in NZ: Case Study 

- Comment on the banning of the video game that was referenced by recent Christchurch Mosque terror attacker. Provide details of the case and what happened as a result of the censorship.

- What are your thoughts on these cases in light of the Media Effects Theory? 

- What are some other controversial video games that have been rated in NZ?

https://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/117050161/terrorist-publication-and-christchurch-shooting-video-game-banned

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-newzealand-shooting-censor-idUSKBN1XA0D5

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/402193/game-designed-to-spread-hate-and-encourage-killing-banned-by-chief-censor

- Use this case study to reference a banned video game back in 2004 to comment on the first time NZ banned a video game and why;

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/prosecutions-over-banned-video-game/4TY4XLG2O6DKBU4JRKTMCGHLKU/

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/rockstars-manhunt-banned-in-new-zealand