Week Two - Game Platforms
- 1. Computer Game Platforms & TechnologiesWeek 2Introduction to Game Platforms
- 2. So Far We Have..Took a look at the History of the Games ConsoleObserved the development of Gaming through the various generations and different platforms
- 3. Arcade PlatformsThe ArcadeExterior Casing (Wood/Plastic)Joystick & Command ButtonsCoin OperatedSmall Resolution
- 4. Arcade PlatformsProminent in the 1970’s until late 90’sHardware allowed for “cutting edge” graphicsExpensive to produceJapanese Amusement Machine Manufacturer’s Association (JAMMA)
- 5. Arcade PlatformsGames commonly written in assembly code, stored within the arcade PCBSpecifically within Read Only Memory (ROM)DevelopmentsRemovable BoardsMore functionality
- 6. Arcade PlatformsEmulation popularAllows old games to be updated and played on current hardwareXbox 360, PS3, Wii all provide services for emulation vs.
- 7. Arcade PlatformsOf course flaws did occur within the software....Kill screens
- 8. Console PlatformsBrought the fun of the arcade to your home, without the need for a bag of coinsConsiderably smaller than arcade towers and casesCartridges allowed for change of game by individual rather than a predefined choice such as in arcades
- 10. Console GamingNintendo 64 (N64) was the last console to use a cartridge for game contentImproved sound channelsImproved graphics capabilities (gouraud shading)
- 11. Console GamingWith optical media being available, more information and detail could be used in conjunction with more powerful computing components (GameCube – Wii)
- 12. Console GamingConsoles however are limitedComponentsNetworkingDownloadsMultiplayerAvailability
- 13. PC PlatformsUse of Dedicated Engines which could be reused for different gamesNot limitedGraphics became imperativeDependant on H/WLighting also key
- 15. PC PlatformsCapabilitiesDistribution TypesOnline vs. OfflinePeripheralsLimitations?????
- 16. So?