PAPER #1 Outline and Thesis:

Thesis: Car manufacturers use games to influence possible consumers to focus on the key elements of their products.

My rough outline was hand written and turned in with final paper.

Outline Summary:

Intorduction
video games becoming so popular in our culture, it is not surprising to see that companies are using games to sell products. Whether by computer, game console, or television, these electronic works of art are making their way into the average person’s home.
Thesis
Car manufacturers use games to influence possible consumers to focus on the key elements of their products.

P1:
BMW M3 game:
realism,
graphics,
driving,
handling,
interior,
exterior
Logos
Luxury
Factual
Fiction portion
Simplicity Option

P2:
Mini Cooper Game
Jump Game
Fun
Animated
no consequences
Features of the car
cool style
new ways to enter
Race Game
Tight turns
Car abilities
stoping and starting
looks
computer
competition
Strategy

P3
goals of games
promoting their products
highlighting key features
People who are looking for a vehicle specific to their interests might be intrigued by these car features, which is the ultimate goal of the car manufacturer.

CLOSING:
Growing video game industry
more compaines doing the same
BMW and mini have right ideaa
games used more effectivly in marketing