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Computer Technology in Gaming - Coggle Diagram
Computer Technology in Gaming
What is computer games?
Played on a computer. aka PC game
Involves interaction with user interface to generate feedback
platforms for playing electronic games
Video game consoles/console games
Exp: PlayStation, Game Boy, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Arcade games
housed in arcade machines (cabinets/tables)
Exp: Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders
Personal computer games
Mobile games
Market worth USD200 billion by 2023
Why do people play computer games?
For fun and entertainment
Challenge oneself
To kill time and boredom
Camaraderie and connectedness/to
make new friends
Alternative to negative behaviors
Escapism
Stress relief
For training and development (refer to
serious games)
Job as a professional gamer
Popular computer games
Minecraft
Counter Strike
World of Warcraft
Grand Theft Auto
League of Legends
Angry Birds
Call of Duty
Final Fantasy
Halo
Animal Crossing
The Witcher
Candy Crush
Pokemon
Super Mario Bros
The Sims
Tetris
Diablo
PlayerUnknown’s Battleground
Mobile Legends
Roblox
Skyrim
The Legend of Zelda
Types of computer games
First person shooter (FPS)
Role-playing game (RPG)
Massively Multiplayer Online
(MMO)
Real time strategy (RTS)
Multiplayer online battle arena
(MOBA)
Simulations
Serious games-for training & development, use in education, military/defense, war, medical training...
Others:Action, Adventure, Puzzle, Sports, Educational, Stealth/spy, Combat
Games technology
Software
Hardware
-Gaming mouse & Gaming keyboard, game pad/controller, dance pad, VR headset, joystick, motion sensing input devices, pedals & wheels, touchscreen
Issues & Challenges
Positive Effects
Logic and problem solving
Planning, resource and logistics
management
Quick thinking
Making fast analysis and decisions
Hand-eye coordination
Fine motor and spatial skills
Teamwork and cooperation
Simulation of real world skills
Strategy and anticipation
Negative Effects
Addiction
Social isolation
Aggressive/violent behavior
Confused between reality and fantasy
Potentially acting out violence in real
life
Excessive screen time
Time mismanagement
Pick up bad languages and behaviors
Hurt attention span