Documentary Script.

Item: Gaming Vs Reality, documentary exploring the world of

video gaming.
Gender: Male/Female.
Length: 5 minutes.
Target Demographic: Males or Females aged 14 40, who
either play video games or have young children who play video
games.
Character/Narrator: Kim
Vocal Direction: Informative, relatable to audience, serious but
learning with the audience.
Suggested Music: Electronic Music
FADE OUT
ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE / FILLER FOOTAGE OF VIDEO GAMES PLAYS.
KIM
Video gaming has become a big part of society. The variety of
games is
almost unbelievable, with concepts varying from living
your dreams to playing out a fantasy. The industry is huge,
appealing to both adults and children alike.
CUTS TO SHOT OF PRESENTER
KIM
Everyone has played some form of game in their lives. From
board games,
to games on consoles, and even on your mobile
phones! But why is it that
videogames are becoming so popular?
And why do some people want to become professional players?
Lets find out.
FADE OUT
FADE IN
BACKGROUND FOOTAGE OF PEOPLE ENTERING AND LEAVING
COLLEGE PLAYS.
KIM
One of the main target audiences for videogames is young
people. In 2011, a study found that a shocking 64 million American
children aged
between 2 and 17 play video games. Thats a 9
percent increase since 2009!
BACKGROUND FOOTAGE OF SIXTH FORM COLLEGE.
KIM
But why did such a significant increase occur in just two
years? And just how bad is that number now, 4 years later?

SFX PRESENTER APPEARS IN EXPLOSION BY COLLEGE SIGN.

KIM
Were here at Solihull Sixth Form College to talk to experts
about the effects video games have on people like you.
SFX COME FROM NARRATORS POINTED FINGER.
CUT TO EXPERT INTERVIEW.
CUT TO ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE OF GAMING CHARTS.
KIM
Which such easy access to games its no wonder people play
them so
much. In 2012, the gaming industry earned around $79
billion, with
video game consoles bringing in $34 billion and
mobile phone games bringing in around $10 billion. However as of
2015, the gaming industry
has been making around $115 billion,
with consoles bringing in $55
billion and phone games
bringing in $21 billion. (Credit Statista) So
clearly, mobile
gaming has gotten more popular, but so has console gaming at a
much faster rate. But, who is responsible for this increase? Do
you play video games?
CUT TO FIRST VOX POP ASKING IF PEOPLE PLAY VIDEO GAMES
FADE OUT
FADE IN
ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF GAMING.
KIM
Some video games have now become considered part of what
is known as
an E-Sport. Games such as League of Legends,
an online multiplayer game where teams of 5 go against each
other, have such a big following
that they managed to sell out
Wembley Arena for their world
championships. Even BBC Sport
broadcast the championships on live TV! Despite the incentive of a
1,387,000 prize pool, why is it that people
decide to become
professional gamers?
CUT TO EXPERT INTERVIEW.
CUT TO VOX POP
VOICE OFF SCREEN
Have you ever been interested in professional gaming?

VOX POP ASKING IF PEOPLE HAVE EVER BEEN INTERESTED IN

PROFESIONAL GAMING.
ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE OF BOARD GAME ADVERTS STARTS.
KIM
Back before all this started, people just had simple video
games. These
days board games tend to be something of the
past, only dug out when
the family stays over Christmas.
However, in 2014 The Guardian found
that the board game
market has grown between 25% and 4-%
annually since
2010. So, board games could be on the rise. But the big
question
here is this: video games or board games?
VOX POP ASKING IF PEOPLE PREFER VIDEO GAMES OR BOARD
GAMES.
KIM
So, we have found that males are more likely to play video
games,
especially in competitions for money. In each
generation, video gaming is increasing in quality, and therefore
becoming more popular. But how far
will video gaming go in the
future? Will videogames become the new
footballs? Only time
will tell.
FADE OUT SFX ANIMATION GAME OVER.