Production, distribution and circulation
How the media industries' processes of production, distribution and circulation affect media forms and platforms The Lego Movie Game for mobile devices included in-app purchases but required a larger memory (over 1GB of space) which met to further mixed responses. The game was released onto mobile devices due to the market being worth around $21 billion in revenues. As the game appeals to families and children, the hope was they would attract a mixed-age audience. iOS & Android - Developers had to make it for touch screens Microsoft Windows & MacOS (These operating systems would need specific versions installed) – Developers had to design the game so that users could use a mouse & keyboard. There would have been different commands on keyboards. PlayStation, Xbox – Gamers had to use controllers Nintendo Wii U – Gamers had to use controllers 3DS – Graphics had to be 3D, capabilities for gamers to use touch & buttons
