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History, Evolution and Impact of Computer Games

History, Evolution and Impact of Computer Games. Week 1 Lecturer: David Nicol. Descriptor Overview. Lecturer will provide a brief look at Learning Outcomes – Assessments for this Unit – 10 mins. Outcome 1. Describe the key historical developments relating to computer games

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History, Evolution and Impact of Computer Games

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  1. History, Evolution and Impact of Computer Games Week 1 Lecturer: David Nicol

  2. Descriptor Overview • Lecturer will provide a brief look at Learning Outcomes – Assessments for this Unit – 10 mins.

  3. Outcome 1 Describe the key historical developments relating to computer games Knowledge and/or Skills • Research skills • Analysis • Effective presentation techniques

  4. What do I need to Research and provide evidence for in this unit ? • The History and Development of Computer Games from the advent of Personal Computers to the present day. • Identify key milestones in the evolution of computer games with regard to: • Technological advance • Genre • Platforms

  5. Researching & Presenting Work • Outcome 1 looks at the history of computer games, how the timeline evolved as well as looking at the central figures in this development. • Candidates are encouraged to keep a blog of their work as an electronic portfolio. • 300 word essay or electronic, verbal or signed presentation lasting for 3 minutes.

  6. Video - A Brief History of Video Games Until 2013 • We all have our own favourite games. • Nostalgia can play a part • The author of the following video has considered the included games as a brief history – it is not definitive (as he declares at the end) but covers the development of games in a short space of time and is a good place to start. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoyGlyrYb9c

  7. Where Could I Source Information? • Online/Websites – remembering to cite/quote and declare sources (keep weblinks and other sources used for a bibliography). • Books • Newspapers • Gaming Magazines • Retro Gaming Sources (Websites/Publications) • Videos

  8. Week 1 Introductory Research Task • Work in groups of 2-3 and research some key games developed/technological developments in the following decades – completing the following slides. • Spend about 6-8 minutes on each slide and make a summary of key developments (considered by your group).

  9. Web Sites To Get You Started Online Timelines • http://www.museumofplay.org/icheg-game-history/timeline/ • http://www.infoplease.com/spot/gamestimeline1.html The Evolution of Gaming • http://mashable.com/2015/01/08/gaming-tech-ces/

  10. 1940’s to the 1960’s (Games/Developments)

  11. 1970’s (Games/Developments)

  12. 1980’s (Games/Developments)

  13. 1990’s (Games/Developments)

  14. 2000-2015 (Games/Developments)

  15. Does the Group Believe that there was one defining era which really transformed gaming? Justify.

  16. Can you think of two periods in time when computer/video games crashed/slumped and reasons why?

  17. Discuss Findings With Class

  18. Save and Distribute Presentation • Create a folder to store work for the unit – can abbreviate as Game History – Your Name. • Save a copy of group presentation to your workspace. • Always keep a backup

  19. Visit a site like below and play two popular classic retro games from different game genres. Complete the review tables on following slides. • http://game-oldies.com/ • http://www.online-games-zone.com/pages/classic.php • http://neave.com/games/

  20. Game 1

  21. Game 2

  22. Class Discussion/Feedback

  23. Further Reading • www.retrogamer.net

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