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GameFinder - Coggle Diagram

- - - - SQLite3
      - Mac OS Terminal
      - Coding Language: Swift
      - Keynote (for the development of the prototype)
    - - User can search for games based on the required app data
      - View a list of all their selected games in the saved games screen
      - User must be able to remove games from their saved games list
      - The application is expected to return relevant results based on user queries/ filters
      - Add selected games to the user's 'saved games' list
      - If the user finds is unable to find the game they are looking for, an error message will appear prompting the user to check their query or print "game unavailable"
  - - - User can input multiple games into the 'saved games' list quickly and easily without pressing too many buttons (effectiveness)
      - View information relevant to the game which has been selected (Utility)
      - The user's saved games list will be stored in a private terminal to ensure that no one else can access their database (safety)
      - The user must be able to view all information on the screen easily (Effectiveness)
      - A scrolling feature will be added to ensure that the user feels in control and more games are able to be seen (Effectiveness)
      - The application should be usable by people of all ages and impairments and therefore will include useful images and terminology (Accessibility)
      - Consistent Layout to other similar apps to ensure users can learn the general layout of the app (Learnability, Accessibility)
      - All the screens must be available from the Home Screen to ensure the user can find all the features within the app. (Learnability, Accessibility)
    - - User is able to search for games based on filters
      - The application is able to return relevant results based on user queries/ searches
      - Add selected games to the user's 'saved games' list
      - View a list of all the games on the user's 'saved games' list
      - The user is able to view all relevant information of the game which they have selected
      - Remove selected games from the user's 'saved games' list
    - - Home
        
        Search bar to search for games based on filters
        
        Results table which shows the user the results for their specific search query
        
        A button which allows the user to add games onto their saved games list
        
        User can view more information about the game by pressing on it
      - Saved Games
        
        Shows a list of the users saved games
        
        User can un-save games and remove them from their list
        
        User can access game information screen relevant to selected game, by pressing the game they have saved
        
        User can select different views for their list, either showing the games' icons or a brief context of the game
      - Game Information
        
        Will show all available information for the selected game
        
        A back button to return to previous screen
  - - - SQLite Database
    - - Ratings Information
        
        Critics
        
        Players
      - Sales Information
        
        Global
        
        Regional
      - Game Information
        
        Name
        
        Developer
        
        Release Date (Year)
        
        Genre
        
        Platform
        
        ESRB Rating
        
        Image
    - - vgsales.csv
        
        Advantages
        
        Includes all required app data
        
        Up to date data/games to allow for more specific results (1960-2020)
        
        Disadvantages
        
        Some unnecessary fields for user searches
      - video-game.csv
        
        Advantages
        
        Contains a large portion of the required app data
        
        Disadvantages
        
        Contains an excessive amount of fields for unnecessary data, therefore requiring more normalisation
        
        Outdated data which ranges from 2004-2010
      - ign.csv
        
        Advantages
        
        Minimal fields requires less normalisation
        
        Disadvantages
        
        Unnecessary data for use in this application
        
        Insufficient fields for user searches
        
        Outdated Data which ranges from 1999-2016
        
        Does not include a large majority of the data needed for this application
- - - - Advantages
        
        User is able to search games from database which shows list of games with a specific search, by inputting key words
        
        Shows all relevant information on search screen and allows the user to view more information by pressing on the game
        
        Simplistic User Interface
        
        Shows games, comics and movie information\
      - Disadvantages
        
        Requires an account to save games and give reviews
        
        Does not include filters to search for games, and will show results for games, movies and comics
    - - Advantages
        
        Useful for finding movies based on filters
        
        Ability to Track news for people or titles and receive notifications
        
        Shows a list of movies
        
        This application shows personalised suggestions from recent searches and movies which have been saved to the user's watchlist
      - Disadvantages
        
        Users must pay for additional benefits
        
        Major drawbacks include excessive unnecessary features and information
        
        User needs an account to create a movie watchlist and receive suggestions
- - - - Male high school student with auditory impairment
      - Enjoys saving games to a collection which he can view at any time
    - - 15 year old male high school student
      - Would like to explore gaming through the ages by viewing games of different decades
    - - Female high school student
      - Enjoys playing horror games with friends
      - Would like to find more multiplayer games with her favourite genre