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![History of GamesThe origin of video games lies in early cathode ray tube-based missile defense systems in the late 1940s. These programs were later adapted into other simple games during the 1950s. By the late 1950s and through the 1960s, more computer games were developed (mostly on mainframe computers), gradually increasing in sophistication and complexity.[n 1] Following this period, video games diverged into different platforms: arcade, mainframe, console, personal computer and later handheld games.Text obtained from Wikipedia -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_video_games](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/weekone-introduction-101020091944-phpapp02/85/Week-One-Introduction-4-320.jpg)
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Week One - Introduction
- 1. Computer Game Platforms& TechnologiesWeek 1Introduction to Computer Games
- 2. The Module12 WeekModuleTheory & Practical BasedTwo AssignmentsOne PresentationOne DemonstrationKey background for understanding the Games Industry
- 3. Computer GamesWhat areVideo Games?Entertainment?Educational?Practical?Not always mass market
- 4. History of GamesTheorigin of video games lies in early cathode ray tube-based missile defense systems in the late 1940s. These programs were later adapted into other simple games during the 1950s. By the late 1950s and through the 1960s, more computer games were developed (mostly on mainframe computers), gradually increasing in sophistication and complexity.[n 1] Following this period, video games diverged into different platforms: arcade, mainframe, console, personal computer and later handheld games.Text obtained from Wikipedia -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_video_games
- 5. ???When was thefirst console ever made?How many generations of consoles are there?
- 6. HistoryThe first commerciallyviable video game was Computer Space in 1971First generation consoles (1972–1976)Second generation consoles (1977–1984)Third generation consoles (1985–1989)Fourth generation consoles (1990–1994)Fifth generation consoles (1995–2000)Sixth generation consoles (since 2001)Seventh generation consoles (since 2005)
- 7. So it begins...MissileDefence, Draughts, Tic-tac-toeCathode Ray TubeOscilloscopeAnalogue ComputersMainframes
- 8. First Generation (1972–1976)Thefirst home 'console' system was developed by Ralph BaerMagnavox OdysseyThe Odyssey used cartridges that mainly consisted of jumpersOdyssey system achieved sales of 2 million units.Mainframe games were being developed
- 9. Second Generation (1977–1984)VideoComputer System (VCS) - Renamed Atari 26001979 saw the creation of Activision, comprising of disgruntled Atari programmers. First third party game developer – look where they are now!
- 10. Third Generation (1985–1989)8 BitNintendo Entertainment System (NES)Sega Master System
- 11. Golden Age ofGamingPac man (1980)Defender (1980)Mario Bros. (1983)Elite (1984)Metal Gear (1987)Street Fighter (1987)MegamiTensei (1987)
- 12. Fourth generation consoles(1990–1994)16 BitSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega Mega drive
- 13. Fifth generation consoles(1995–2000)32/64 bitJaguarSega SaturnSony PlaystationNintendo N64
- 14. Sixth generation consoles(since 2001)XboxPlaystation 2GameCubeDreamcast
- 15. Seventh generation consoles(since 2005)WiiXbox 360PS3
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