Columbus State University TSYS Department of Computer Science Why Games? Shamim Khan Columbus State University TSYS Department of Computer Science
What is game? Many definitions of game To us - Computer-controlled with input devices: button/joystick combinations (arcade games), keyboard & mouse/trackball (on a computer), controller (console games)
Why people play games? Some possibilities: Entertainment Stress relief Challenge Killing time …
What’s so special about computer games? Any game can be simulated as a computer game! With the right combination of technology and creativity … The possibilities are limitless
Why would you be interested in computer game technology? Always wanted to build a game? Fun way of learning computing? Want a career with $$$...? Use games to teach? Just be creative?
Whatever reasons you have … You are going to have fun!