The document summarizes the history and evolution of the video game industry from the 1970s to present. It describes the major generations of gaming from arcade to console to mobile/tablet. It outlines the growing revenues from $187 million in generations 1-2 to over $259 billion currently. It also provides an overview of common career paths in game development such as artists, programmers, and designers.

1. ELECTRONIC
PRESENTATIONS

3. The Video Gaming Industry is
the economic sector involved with the
development, marketing and sales
of video games.

5. • Arcade Gaming
• Console Gaming
• Handheld Gaming
• Computer Gaming
• Multiplayer Online
Gaming
• Mobile and Tablet
Gaming

6. THE ORIGIN

7. • First Generation (1972-79) – The
launch of Atari.
• Second Generation (1976-84) – The
dominance of Atari – Pacman.
• Third Generation (1983-94) –
Nintendo entertainment Systems –
Mario Bros.
• Fourth Generation (1987-96) –
Launch and competition between
Sega and Nintendo.
THE ORIGIN

8. THE EVOLUTION

9. • Fifth Generation (1992-02) – The arrival of
Sony PlayStation took over the market.
• Sixth Generation (1998 – 06) – Arrival of
Microsoft XBOX and rivalry with PS2.
• Seventh Generation (2006-12) – The launch of
Wii by Nintendo but Market still dominated by
PS3 and XBOX 360.
• Eight Generation (2010 – pres.) – The release
of Next Gen consoles like PS4, XBOX ONE, Wii
U and etc. dominate the market now.
THE EVOLUTION

10. THE REVENUE

11. • Generation 1&2 (1962-84) - $187 million
• Generation 3&4 (1983-96) - $14 billion
• Generation 5&6 (1992-06) - $41 billion
• Generation 7 (2004-2010) - $127 billion
• Generation 8 (2008 - pres) - $259 billion
THE REVENUE

14. Hiring Criteria
• The game industry employs those experienced in other
traditional businesses, and have tailored to the game industry.
• Many recruiters target just game industry professionals.
• Game industry include: game programmer, game
designer, level designer, game producer, game artist and game
tester.
• Most of these professionals are employed by video game
developers or video game publishers.
• Recently, game developers have begun to employ those with
extensive or long-term experience within
the modifying communities.

16. Character Modeler – Creates characters
Environment Modeler – Creates 3D
environments
Skin/Texture Artist – Creates textures
Concept Artist – Draws 2D
Animator – Animates “boned” models
Cinematic Artist – Creates cut scenes or
movies
Technical Artist – Converts art assets for
game engine
CAREER CHOICES – GAME ARTISTS

18. •Engine/Tools Programmer – Creates
core game code and tools
•Graphics Programmer – Codes
graphic issues
•Network Programmer – Multiplayer
coding
•AI Programmer – Codes the game’s
intelligence
CAREER CHOICES – GAME PROGRAMMER

20. •Level Designer – Creates
missions and is responsible for
the “fun” within those
missions
•Game Designer – Visionary
behind the game
•Interface Designer – Designs
menus, HUDs
CAREER CHOICES – GAME DESIGNER

21. Famous Developers

24. TECHNOLOGY
The important use of technology
in video games:-
• AI
• Audio
• Game-play
• Graphics
• Scripting

25. SPECTACLES

26. SPECTACLES
The important technology features in consoles now a
days:-
GPU Accessories
RAM Motion-Control
Resolution Web-Connection
CPU Media Service
Gaming-Network Compactible/Easy

27. THE COMPARISON

30. The Technological Inventions
Some real world technologies are
inspired by video games such as:-
• Medpac
• Programmable Grenades
• Heads-UP Display (HUDs)
• Vehicle Armour & etc.

32. The Future
• OMNI & OCULUS are trying to take
gaming to the next level.
• ARAIG is trying to invent a gaming suit
that makes you feel the in game events.
• Victor Zordan is trying to make a brain
interface controller.
• The use of MYO Next Generation
controller would be a huge advancement
in gaming and worldwide technology.