ASSIGNMENT 1 – P1 – DOWNLOAD: Assignment 1 – P1 (Due 10/10/2016 Group B – 14/10/2016 Group A)
Group A: Submit your assignment here
Group B: Submit your assignment here
Task 1
Create an on-line presentation (blog), written report, video or other form of presentation which shows your understanding of the development history of game platforms. Create a timeline including the different generations of hardware and technical developments.
Task 2
Write an article for an online game ezine/blog on the types of interactive game platforms, highlighting their limitations.
- investigate the features and limitations of arcade and console game platforms
- investigate the features and limitations of PC, mobile and TV game platforms
Helpful links:
Video Game History: Video 1 – Video 2 – Video 3
https://www.wired.com/2014/05/arcade-history/
http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a313439/feature-the-history-of-mobile-gaming/
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034487/the-10-most-important-graphics-cards-in-pc-history.html
http://www.livescience.com/20718-computer-history.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_gaming_platforms
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/switching-from-console-to-pc-gaming-8-big-differences-explained/
Weekly Exercises:
Week 1 – Title: My gaming machines – Then & Now
- Compare your first machine to your current. What can you do now that you couldn’t then.
- List release dates.
- Why did you like them? List some positive & negatives
- What are/where some of your favourite games?
- Console hardware specs(think about my example)
- List any websites you use for help. Include pictures etc.
Week 2 – Title: Types of Gaming Machines
- Research and explain what arcade, console, pc and mobile gaming machines are.
- What’s the difference? Compare the different formats. List advantages & Limitations
- Are they standalone? Do they need any other to equipment to work.
- Use examples, pictures, videos etc. List your references.
