1. Computer Science Computer Games1 Are you ready to produce?

2. Computer Science Computer Games2 History Corporations –1889 Playing cards, 1907 Nintendo – originally a playing card company! –1891 Phillips – Netherlands –1918 – Matsushita (panasonic) –1945 – Mattel (Matson / Elliot) –1947 – Sony

3. Computer Science Computer Games3 History (People) '58 Willy Higginbothan (Brookhaven) invents pong on an oscilloscope '61 Steve Russell (MIT) creates Spacewar (like asteroids) '67-'68 chase game, pong, light sensitive gun

4. Computer Science Computer Games4 History 1976 Exidy releases Death Race – first violent video game. Public outcry causes game to be pulled. Space invaders displays highest score → goal '79 Atari release Lunar Lander, then Asteroids! → Initials and high score '80 Pacman! Big Hit '80 Defender – side scroller, minimap. Hit '85 Tetris (Alex Pajitnow)

5. Computer Science Computer Games5 Genres Action –FPS –Hack/Slash –Maze (pacman) –Platform (mario) –Shmup –Tactical shooters

6. Computer Science Computer Games6 Adventure Text adventures Myst Action/Adventure –Prince of Persia –Stealth games ?

7. Computer Science Computer Games7 Sim SimCity Sims

8. Computer Science Computer Games8 Role Playing Final Fantasy Massively Multiplayer online Role Playing Games

9. Computer Science Computer Games9 Strategy 4x (Explore, Expand, Expoit, Exterminate) - Civilization RTS Turn based Strategy (TBS)

10. Computer Science Computer Games10 Vehicle Sim Flight Sim Racing Games Space flight sim Train sim Vehicle combar

11. Computer Science Computer Games11 Music Dance Dance Revolution Guitar Hero Rockband (9/9/09)

12. Computer Science Computer Games12 Other Puzzle Sports Casual Advergames Educational Games Serious Games

13. Computer Science Computer Games13 Game Programming Loop –Check input –Run Physics –Run AI

14. Computer Science Computer Games14 Game Architecture Graphics IO Physics AI Networking State

15. Computer Science Computer Games15 Game Architecture The game itself –Assets –Gameplay testing

16. Computer Science Computer Games16 History 1994 ESRB – Entertainment Software Rating Board '94 Sony Playstation '95 Nintendo N64, '96 in US 2000 ps2, xbox