Audience
Feedback Luke Dann
Article 1: Is war
the answer?
Is the layout
appropriate for the article?
Yes the font
really suits the topics in question it's not too hard to read and just the
right size. The images sit really nicely against the background as does the
text.
Is the
photography appropriate? What possible improvements could there be?
The photos are
appropriate, however they do not seem as professionally taken as they could
have been, using a live background can work in some cases though.
Do you enjoy
reading the article content?
The content is
great and i really enjoy reading it however the amount of text is jarring at
times.
Is the writing
style appropriate?
It is, the
writing style complements the content of the article and thus gains peoples interest.
What improvements
do you think can be made to the written content?
Try to shorten
the amount of text by a paragraph or two as i feel there is too much text that
is otherwise not neccessary.
Overall what
would you rate this article?
It's a strong
article that get's it's point across effectively with the use of supporting
images and the layout and colour scheme keeps the reader interested.
Is the article
professional and do you think it would be featured in a games magazine?
The article is layed
out and written professionally and i feel as though it would be featured.
Article 2:
Pre-Order Nightmares
Do you approve of
the layout to this article?
Yes i feel the
picture being in the centre frame is a good idea as it would grip the readers
attention with the support of the text that sits above it. Also the paragraph
layout is consistent.
Are you a fan of
alternate layouts in magazines?
In some cases
they can work and it does get my attention as it shows variety.
Is the content
appropriate/non-preachy?
Again the content
is appropriate and sounds professionally written.
Is the model
appropriate?
Yes as it allows
the reader to gain a feel of what the article is about without needing to read
a single word.
Is the content
mature and professional?
Yes it feels
non-biased and well evaluated using examples from the real world and real
people who have suffered similar incidents.
Overall what
would you rate the article?
I would say it is
a strong article with a well written peice supported by great images and strong
title text.
Do you think the
article is professional and would feature in a games magazine?
Yes it's
professional and yes i feel as though it would be featured and read by many.
Article 3- The
Low Budget Review
Is this similar
to other reviews?
It can be
compared to other reviews as it hits the same topics and evaluates similar
aspects of the game in a certain amount of detail it is certainly what i come
to expect when reading a review.
Is the content
thorough and fun to read?
Indeed it is.
Do you approve of
the layout of the article?
Yes the photos
sit well against the background and feel professionally produced they are also
placed in areas that they would be found in a real life magazine.
Do you like the imagery
of the article?
Yes as it does
show and support what the article is about.
Are there any
improvements to either image or content you think needed to be made?
Again i feel as
there is too much text however everything else is fine.
What would you
rate the article?
Well written
professionally produced article that is the best of them.
Do you think this
article would feature in a games magazine?
Yes it feels
really professional and well written with great supporting images and title.
Front Cover
Is the front
cover professional looking?
I feel as though
it is pro looking as it seems to follow similar layouts of other magazines i
have read.
Is the header
memorable and eye-catching?
Yes the text
really stands out against the rest of the cover however it does look a little
out of place in that position.
Are the sell
lines enticing and interesting?
They are
interesting enough to get readers to have a look and that's what you need.
Do you approve of
the imagery used in the article?
Yes however one
lone image seems to take up way too much space on the cover.
Should the
imagery be changed?
Not so much
changed but more can be added to further promote the material that it in the
magazine.
If you saw this
would you buy it?
Without taking a
look inside i would not due to the lack of imagery that is featured on the
front cover.
Audience Feedback - Alexander
Article 1: Is war the answer?
Is the layout appropriate for the article? yes
Is the photography appropriate? What possible improvements could
there be? The concept behind the photo is nice but I would recommend a change
of scenery, did you take these pictures all in the same park?
Do you enjoy reading the article content? Yes very much
Is the writing style appropriate? Yes the snide tone to the text suits
the biting comments to evident problems in the industry
What improvements do you think can be made to the written content?
Not much the can be done its pretty spot on
Overall what would you rate this article? 8/10
Is the article professional and do you think it would be featured in
a games magazine? The text is, though the visual aesthetics are rather
oppressive white and red made it hard to read. I’d recommend a black background
with white/ off-white text. That way it would lessen the retina burn I felt and
have the red text stand out while fitting in with the new colour pallet.
Article 2: Pre-Order Nightmares
Do you approve of the layout to this article? yes
Are you a fan of alternate layouts in magazines? Yes it diversifies
the magazine
Is the content appropriate/non-preachy? Points did come across a bit
high and mighty but im not sure if this is a bad thing for isn’t the magazine
supposed to be snarky and critical of mistakes made high up in the industry
Is the model appropriate? Yes although you could have used me as I
had the same experience and it could bring in another face to take the burden
of the other models.
Is the content mature and professional? yes
Overall what would you rate the article? 8/10
Do you think the article is professional and would feature in a
games magazine? Again content wise yes but for aesthetic changes see above
Article 3- The Low Budget Review
Is this similar to other reviews?
Is the content thorough and fun to read?
Do you approve of the layout of the article?
Do you like the imagery of the article?
Are there any improvements to either image or content you think
needed to be made?
What would you rate the article?
Do you think this article would feature in a games magazine?
Front Cover
Is the front cover professional looking? The text does look a little
Microsoft word if you know what I mean, there are plenty of fonts on websites
that don’t look so common place.
Is the header memorable and eye-catching? Yes amusing cover images
stick in the readers mind and if the text is lacking humor a good image can act
as a crutch (not that I’m saying the text wasn’t good) this is just example
sake
Are the sell lines enticing and interesting? yes
Do you approve of the imagery used in the article? Yes well suited
to the tone of the text
Should the imagery be changed? no
If you saw this would you buy it? On the aesthetics I would be put
off, not that the content is poor far from it, humans judge things on
appearance not content unfortunately and the presentation did not leave a good
first impression. I would read this if this was on a web page as I would not
expect much in regards to image placement, colour pallets and font as I would
from an established industry like the printed news/ magazine
Audience Feedback Adam
Article 1: Is war the answer?
Is the layout appropriate for the article?
The layout is difficult to look at because of how it’s been
presented. It looks cluttered; if it were presented a little neater it would be
easier to read.
Is the photography appropriate? What possible improvements could
there be?
Could be more professional and could include images of games such as
Call of Duty, Battlefield, etc.
Do you enjoy reading the article content?
The article itself has good content and is great to read.
Is the writing style appropriate?
The article tries to identify with the target audience which is
appropriate for this type of audience.
What improvements do you think can be made to the written content?
Try to identify with an even larger audience.
Overall what would you rate this article?
4/5 for the content, 2/5 for its presentation and style.
Is the article professional and do you think it would be featured in
a games magazine?
If it were tidier and presented more neatly, definitely.
Article 2: Pre-Order Nightmares
Do you approve of the layout to this article?
More than the last article because its both tidier and includes a
huge picture of Luke in the middle looking confused…as usual.
Are you a fan of alternate layouts in magazines?
Depends on the layout and how its presented.
Is the content appropriate/non-preachy?
Appropriate? Yes. Preachy? Not at all.
Is the model appropriate?
Professionally, not so much, however it does
get the point across, especially as the model is holding a very good example of
a bad game.
Is the content mature and professional?
Depends on the audience you’re aiming for. If it’s a teen audience
then its perfect except it still could be tidier.
Overall what would you rate the article?
4/5 overall, 6/5 for how puzzled and confused Luke looks.
Do you think the article is professional and would feature in a
games magazine?
Same as the previous article, except it is more likely to feature in
it because of how its presented on the page/s.
Article 3- The Low Budget Review
Is this similar to other reviews?
Sort of.
Is the content thorough and fun to read?
Yeah.
Do you approve of the layout of the article?
Yes, except the images could be presented better and could include a
few more as to not put the reader off the wall of text underneath them.
Do you like the imagery of the article?
Its full of humour so yes.
Are there any improvements to either image or content you think
needed to be made?
Just the images need improving.
What would you rate the article?
4/5 for content as usual.
Do you think this article would feature in a games magazine?
It is presented more like an article of a newspaper but I can see
how it would feature in a games magazine if it featured more images and less
text.
Front Cover
Is the front cover professional looking?
Not really, but that’s because of the image.
Is the header memorable and eye-catching?
The header is memorable but it isn’t as eye catchy as the title
because of the image and title distract the readers eyes.
Are the sell lines enticing and interesting?
Sort of but they could always be catchier.
Do you approve of the imagery used in the cover?
The
cover Not really professional or suitable for the article. However, if the cover was designed to be full of humour and not really that professional then
it fits fine.
Should the imagery be changed?
In order for it be more professional, yes, however if its supposed
to be funny then its fine.
If you saw this would you buy it?
If it was just this article, probably not but if it were to be
featured in a game magazine, totally!
