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Computer Technologies in Gaming - Coggle Diagram
Computer Technologies in Gaming
What is computer games?
A game played on a computer instead of a video game console or
arcade machine
Also known as PC game
Arcade games
Personal computer (PC) games
Mobile games
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
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
A game designed for a primary purpose OTHER than pure
entertainment
Action
Adventure
Puzzle
Sports
Educational
Stealth shooter/spy
Combat
Games technology – hardware
Most computer games can be managed with a keyboard and mouse
Gaming keyboard
Gaming mouse
Issues and challenges: positive effects of
computer games
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
Issues and challenges: negative effects of
computer games
Addiction
Social isolation
Aggressive/violent 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 & eSports
Play eSports (electronic sports) as a
full-time job
Southeast Asia (SEA) Games 2019 has
eSports for the first time
eSports is a form of competition
using electronic games