Crafting Participatory Culture


Read the article here and answer the questions below.
  1. What is Jenkins's theory that the author is referring to here? How might it apply to how audiences interact with the Minecraft game?
  2. How is Minecraft different to conventional computer games in terms of narrative and what kind of experience this offers gamers?
  3. 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.
  4. Who is Herobrine and Steve?
  5. Why did Mojang shut down Brandon Liatch's attempt to create a Minecraft 'film'?

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