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UNIT 10 COMPUTER ETCHNOLOGY IN GAMING - Coggle Diagram
UNIT 10 COMPUTER ETCHNOLOGY 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.
• Video game consoles/console games
• Arcade games
• Personal computer games
• Mobile games
Why do people play computer games?
• For fun and entertainment
• Challenge oneself
• To kill time and boredom
• Camaraderie and connectedness/to mane new friends
• Alternative to neg
• 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)-Centered around guns and
other firearms-based combat
• Role-playing game (RPG)-Player get to act out the part
of the main character
-• Make decisions that go along
with the game’s story
Multiplayer online battle arena
(MOBA)
simulations-Involve taking control of real world entities or virtual lifeforms
Real time strategy (RTS)-Need to build up inventory of
items, armies etc
Games technology – hardware & software
1.gamepad/controller, dance pad, virtual reality headset, joystick, touchscreen, pedals and wheels, motion sensing input devices
most can manage keyboard and mouse
Issues & challenges
• 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