Online services -Gaming (entertainment)

Gaming is also another type of online service where you can take part in games for free. Many are found on internet websites belonging to things like television soaps and other programs, as well as special gaming websites. Two in particular which I am going to look closely at are www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/smile and another which is www.bubblegumclub.com where there are many games that feature.

Target audience

The audience that these two website in particular are aimed at are children by possibly adult’s as well who want to enjoy a little childish fun. The ‘Smile’ website has been adapted in a similar way to the Sunday morning television show and this is possible how it attracts its large audience numbers. The ‘Bubblegum’ website is different to this in the fact that it doesn’t relate to a television programme yet it still proves to b quite popular. Its audience is largely add up of girls but undoubtedly attracts boys as well.

The purpose

The purpose of online gaming is so that children in particular can play games online without having to buy them. They are often small fun games with leader boards showing the names of people with the best results. The games are simple and are sometimes intended to educate but maybe without this being noticeable so that children learn whilst gaming.

The advantages

The advantages of using gaming online means that it is free and children and adults enjoy them. They may also have an educational purpose so that children in particular learn whilst they play. There are also many available and you can take part in ma ny with no limits on how many you can have.