Minecraft - Institutions and Audiences
Minecraft – Institutions and Audiences Minecraft certainly varies from other games in the way that is has formed a respectable and large cult following from such basic foundations. The game lacks the vast creativity as others in the market and places the creativity in the hands of the gamer. This creates an intense connection between the audiences and the game itself. This constructs a form of audience participation that is almost boundless with the gamer having complete control of the finished product. This allows for gamers to become somewhat obsessed with the game as it offers them a relationship with a media product. Overall this creates a fandom culture which distinguishes Minecraft from any other game. The fandom and participation culture which Minecraft are blessed to have may have been difficult to cope with when the game transitioned to Microsoft. Many fans may have felt betrayed by this move. While Mojang stands for independence and nich...