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Game Development Essentials: An Introduction Third Edition. Chapter 2 Platforms & Player Modes what is the framework?. ■ What platforms are available for games, and what specific elements are associated with each platform?
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■ What platforms are available for games, and what specific elements are associated with each platform? ■ How does choice of hardware affect the way a game is developed and played? ■ How do modes based on number of players affect the way games are created? ■ What types of platforms and modes are most appropriate for co-operative or competitive styles of play? ■ What are time interval options, and how do they change the way a game is played? Key Chapter Questions
JN PlatformArcade Atari Interactive, Inc. Mach 3 Crystal Castles
PlatformConsole Xbox 360 Wii PlayStation 3 Reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Sony Computer Entertainment America Nintendo
PlatformComputer iStock Photo
PlatformOnline Reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Sony Computer Entertainment America Xbox Live Marketplace PlayStation Store
PlatformHandheld 3DS PS Vita Nintendo Sony Computer Entertainment America
PlatformMobile iPhone 4 Galaxy S2 iPad2 Galaxy Tab 10.1 Apple Samsung Apple Samsung
PlatformTabletop Pearlgracehu (Photobucket) Risk
Getty Images Time IntervalTurn-Based Pool
Big Stock Photo Time IntervalReal-Time Soccer
Time IntervalTime-Limited Big Stock Photo Big Stock Photo Boxing Timed Chess
Silver Creek Entertainment Player ModeSingle-Player Hardwood Solitaire IV
Player ModeTwo-Player Sega Streets of Rage 2
DL Getty Images Player ModeLocal Multiplayer
Player ModeLAN-Based Multiplayer Fragapalooza Fragapalooza
Player ModeOnline Multiplayer Trion Worlds Rift
Summary ■ Platform ■ Time Interval ■ Player Mode ■ Game Elements: The Significance of Platforms, Intervals & Modes