1. Gaming 90 Outcomes Welcome! Go over course outline. Remember our course mentality and expectations. I'll try to provide game suggestions Expect daily quizzes “Gaming” tends to include video games, but we will extend to board games as well. G9.1 G9.2 G9.3 G9.4 G9.5 I CAN explore options to pursue a career in gaming. I CAN become familiar with different game-designing programs and software. I CAN challenge stigma associated with gaming while critiquing its influence. I CAN state a basic history of video games and understand related vocabulary. I CAN create an idea and plan for the creation of a new game.

2. What do video games do for you? /5  What are your “beliefs” on video games?  Why are they good?  Why are they bad? Are they bad?

3. Petlak's beliefs Games foster creativity. Provide a great means for stress relief and social connectedness. Can consume your lives and time. Keep a balance and limitations. “Moderation” Online gaming and the associated communication has serious social risks. Game suggestion: “Journey” avoids this. Creates bonds, memories and evokes emotion that represent significant parts of our lives.

4. Vocabulary Video Game Genre Platform Console Moderation Don’t worry about these below. Aesthetics Mechanics Dynamics

5. What are video games? Using your phone, define: Video Games – an electronic game that involves human interaction. Electronic program that projects a game onto a display screen. Game Genre – used to categorize games based on type of challenge and what the story is about (gameplay). Game Platform – specific combination of electronics that allow a game to run (or a system that is capable of running games). Game Console – a system designed specifically to play a game – typically complete with a controller. Moderation – avoiding extremes or excessive – not playing a certain game fro more than two hours per day.  Convert it to your own words so it makes sense to you.

6. What all is required to make a video game?  List off at least 10 parts of creating a video game. - storyline - storyboard - graphics - drawings - programming – coding and scripting - audio - music/sound - server - network - controls – means to manipulate the game – design how it works. - software  Dynamics, Mechanics, Aesthetics

7. Making Your First Game - Extra Credit  Making Your First Game: Basic – How To Start Your Game Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06QR-tz1_o Reflection: Take Away Points Start small (plan for less than a month) Build around your talents Ask internet (use tutorials) Don’t give up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06QR-tz1_o

8. Making Your First Game - Extra Credit  Making Your First Game: Practical Rules and Goal Setting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHMNeNapL1E Reflection: Take Away Points (/3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHMNeNapL1E

9. Genres of Games List as many genres of games as you can: What is your favourite genre of game? Why? What is your favourite game? Why?

10. Genres of Games RPG - mmoRPGs Sports/Racing Strategy – RTS, turn-based, Tower Defence Puzzle - Action – hack n' slash, fighting (party brawlers), platform Shooter – FPS, shoot 'em up Adventure – requires less reflexes – graphic, text, movie Simulation – vehicle, building design, life

11. Gaming Platforms List as many platforms of games as you can: What is your favourite platform? Why? What is your least favourite platform? Why?

12. Gaming Platforms Handheld (PSP, 3DS, Game Gear, Game Boy) Mobile (Apps – Clash of Clans, Candy Crush) PC (Personal Computer – Starcraft, Smite, LoL) Console (PS4, Xbox One) Board Games (Twilight Imperium, Monopoly, Werewolves)

13. Extra Credit - Youtube  Aesthetics of Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uepAJ-rqJKA Pre-Vocab Mechanics Dynamics Aesthetics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uepAJ-rqJKA  Reflection: What points stood out? What did I not understand (and when approximately)?

14. Core Aesthetic  Sense Pleasure – how a game stimulates your senses  Fantasy – a role you can’t live in real life  Narrative – game as drama  Challenge – game as obstacle course  Fellowship – working with others  Competition – expression of dominance  Expression – identify  Discovery – uncovering the new (new territory)  Abnegation – game as pastime - zoning out - disengage  What are some games that fulfill these for you? Journey, Magic the Gathering, WoW, Puzzle  What will be your game’s core aesthetics?

15. Rules for Responsible Gaming As a group – comprise a list of rules you think is necessary for “responsible gaming”

16. Rules for Responsible Gaming Petlak's List: Set a time limit on a gaming session. Get regular sleep hours, don't skip meals. It should be a bonus to a healthy life, not a necessity. Separate game from reality. Think about the game and the messages it sends. Avoid profanity and abuse online ('mute' is your friend). Don't hide behind anonymity. Avoid spending money needlessly. ExtraCredit – Responsible Gaming

17. Game Design - Behaviours  The power of coding and behaviours – Mario AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AplG6KnOr2Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AplG6KnOr2Q

18. Society and Gaming Discussion/Debate: 1. Is gaming good for society? Why and why not? Write out at least five points defending your viewpoint for each question (be prepared to defend either). (/5 each) YesNo

19. Facts and Myths Video Games increase grey matter in brain “Playing video games can boost brain volume” Video games increase cognitive skills “Gaming improves your brain power” Gamers are better learners “Study finds gamers are better learners” Violent video games make people violent

20. Facts and Myths Playing video games increase grey matter in brain. - TRUE, but can decrease other areas if overplayed. Video games increase cognitive (quick-thinking) skills – TRUE, but it is limited to that specific activity. People who play games are good learners TRUE, but Violent video games make people violent. FALSE, but long term playing can alter the brain in the location that help control violent thoughts and behaviours.

21. Extra Credit –Effects of Gaming A Question of Empathy - Are There Positive Effects from Gaming? - Extra Credits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fftjo1CepQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fftjo1CepQE Are Games Good For You? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOsqkQytHOs TED Talks: Your brain on video games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FktsFcooIG8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOsqkQytHOs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FktsFcooIG8

22. History of Console Game Systems Using your phones – look up the details and time of release Pong NES/Commodore 64 SNES/SEGA N64/Playstation/Dreamcast GameCube/Playstation 2/Xbox Wii/Playstation 3/Xbox 360 Xbox One/Wii U/Playstation 4

23. History of Games - summarized Dates  Create a timeline of no less than three game consoles.

24. Board Games -  Board Game Information http://www.nerdsandnomsense.com/diy-2/10-tips-for- making-your-own-board-game/ ​ http://www.nerdsandnomsense.com/diy-2/10-tips-for- making-your-own-board-game/  http://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/articles/how-to- learn-board-game-design-and-development--gamedev- 11607 ​ http://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/articles/how-to- learn-board-game-design-and-development--gamedev- 11607

25. Careers in Gaming Game Design Game Programmer Game Production/Producer – marketing and game delivery Software Developer Graphic Design/Animator Tester Audio Engineer Professional Gaming - Twitch Extra Credit – Careers in Gaming Reflection – what career is most appealing to you and why?

26. Project – Study a Career in Gaming – Where to take it  See assignment sheet

27. Making Your First Game - Extra Credit  Making Your First Game: Minimum Viable Product - Scope Small, Start Right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvCri1tqIxQ Reflection: Take Away Points Minimum viable product https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvCri1tqIxQ

28. Game Design Program – RPG Maker 2000  Basic RPG creation with preset graphics and battle systems.

29. Game Design Program – Stencyl  Free Accounts Available – Limited Usage  “Make iPhone, iPad, Android and Flash Games without Code”

30. Game Design Program – Play Canvas  Free Accounts Available – Limited Storage  Game Engine using code – HTML5