Computer Technologies in Gaming

Playing computer games during MCO/quarantine/lockdown

Types of computer games

Case study: Professional Gamers & eSports

Popular computer games

What is computer games?

Why do people play computer games?

Games technology – hardware & software

Issues & challenges

Hardware

Software

Virtual reality headset

Joystick

Dance pad

Motion sensing input devices

Game pad/controller

Pedals & wheels

Negative effects of computer games

Positive effects of computer games

A game played on a computer instead of a video game console or arcade machine

Also known as PC game

Platforms for playing electronic games

Arcade games

Personal computer games

Video game consoles/console games

Mobile games

Challenge oneself

Stress relief

For fun and entertainment

Angry Birds

Halo

League of Legends

Pokemon

Candy Crush

Real time strategy (RTS)

Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA)

Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

Simulations

Role-playing game (RPG)

Serious games

First person shooter (FPS)

Others

Gaming mouse

Touchscreen

Gaming keyboard

The computer interprets these instructions in binary, 0s and 1s

Social isolation

Excessive screen time

Addiction

Quick thinking

Fine motor and spatial skills

Excessive screen time

Professional Gamers

eSports

Professional gamers will compete against one another, and spectators will be able to watch on screens.

a form of competition using electronic games

Played solo, or with friends, family, or fellow online gamers

Provided a way of connecting socially, and as a temporary relief from reality