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Computer Technologies in Gaming, Edited by: Janet Jong Chu Yuen (69941) -…
Computer Technologies in Gaming
Computer Games
A game played on a computer instead of a video game console----PC Game.
Mobile games,
Video game consoles
----PlayStation/ Game Boy/Microsoft Xbox,
Arcade games
----Popular in 1970s-1980s ( Pac-Man/ Donkey Kong/ Space Invaders), Personal Computer games
Why do People play Computer Games?
For fun & entertainment.
Challenge oneself
To kill time & boredom
Camaraderie & connectedness/ to make new friends.
Alternative to negative behaviors
Escapism
Stress relief
For Training and development
Job as a professional gamer
Popular Computer Games
Minecraft
Counter Strike
World of Warcraft
Grand Theft Auto
League of Legendds
Angry Birds
Call of Duty
Final Fantasy
Halo
Animal Crossing
The Witcher
Candy Crush
Pokemon
Super Mario Bros
Mobile Legends
Skyrim
Types of Computer Games
First Person Shooter (FPS)
Not able to see how one looks like in the game....Example: DOOM, Counter Strike
Role-playing Game (RPG)
Make decisions that go along with the game's story..... Example: Star Wars, Final Fantasy, Diablo
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Players use a network and connect with other players in a virtual game room. Example: Mobile Legends
Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Players can play at once without taking turns...Example: O.A.D/ The Lord of The Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
Smite, Prime World, Heroes of Newerth, Arena of Valor...
Simulations
Involve taking control of real-world entities or virtual lifeforms
Serious Games
Medical Training, Military/ Defense/ War, Education, Flight Simulator, Science....
Issues & Challenges
Positive Effects
Logic & Problem solving
Planning, resource, & 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 behaviour
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
Case Study
Professional Gamers
Play eSport (electronic sports) as a full-time job.
Professional gamers will battle against each other, and fans can watch on screens.
eSports
A form of Competition using electronic games.
Playing Computer Games during MCO/ Quarantine/ Lockdown
Computer games are the one of the entertainment options.
Played solo, or with friend or online gamers.
Game sales increasing.
Edited by: Janet Jong Chu Yuen (69941)