history, evolution and impact of computer games week 1 lecturer: david nicol
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History, Evolution and Impact of Computer Games
Week 1Lecturer: David Nicol
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Descriptor OverviewLecturer will provide a brief look
at Learning Outcomes – Assessments for this Unit – 10 mins.
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Outcome 1
Describe the key historical developments relating to computer games
Knowledge and/or SkillsResearch skills Analysis Effective presentation techniques
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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 advanceGenrePlatforms
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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.
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Video - A Brief History of Video Games Until 2013 We all have our own favourite games.Nostalgia can play a partThe 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
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Where Could I Source Information?Online/Websites – remembering to
cite/quote and declare sources (keep weblinks and other sources used for a bibliography).
Books NewspapersGaming Magazines Retro Gaming Sources
(Websites/Publications)Videos
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Week 1 Introductory Research TaskWork 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).
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Web Sites To Get You StartedOnline Timelineshttp://www.museumofplay.org/ich
eg-game-history/timeline/
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/gamestimeline1.html
The Evolution of Gaminghttp://mashable.com/2015/01/08/
gaming-tech-ces/
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1940’s to the 1960’s (Games/Developments)
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1970’s (Games/Developments)
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1980’s (Games/Developments)
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1990’s (Games/Developments)
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2000-2015 (Games/Developments)
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Does the Group Believe that there was one defining era which really transformed gaming? Justify.
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Can you think of two periods in time when computer/video games crashed/slumped and reasons why?
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Discuss Findings With Class
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Save and Distribute PresentationCreate 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
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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/
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Game 1Game Name
Game Genre
Who Created Original Version and Year Created
What do you think was/is the appeal of this game?
Are there sound effects used which are effective or memorable?
Did the game influence other games/create “copies”
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Game 2Game Name
Game Genre
Who Created Original Version and Year Created
What do you think was/is the appeal of this game?
Are there sound effects used which are effective or memorable?
Did the game influence other games/create “copies”
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Class Discussion/Feedback