PPT-History, Evolution and Impact of Computer Games

Week 1 Lecturer David Nicol Descriptor Overview Lecturer will provide a brief look at Learning Outcomes Assessments for this Unit 10 mins Outcome 1 Describe the key historical developments relating to computer games. By: Mike Terpstra . Computer Games are nothing new…. Games have always been part of computing. Some were created for tests or demonstrations. Others merely reflect that computer pioneers were human—and humans play.. Magda El Zarki. Prof. of CS. Univ. of CA, Irvine. elzarki@uci.edu. http://. www.ics.uci.edu. /~. magda. The First Computer Game. Noughts. And Crosses, a Tic-Tac-Toe game programmed in 1952 by A.S. Douglas . Edel Sherratt. The rise and rise of computer games. Computer games are widely used. People who write games want those games to be desirable. And want players to play and play again. Metrics can help answer questions about games. Variation in Living Things. SPECIES  - Group of organisms that interbreed. VARIATION - small differences between individuals of a species  . Some neither helpful nor harmful  . Some enable organism to be better suited to its environment.. BY COOP. IBM created a chip in 1937 and it was used in world war 2. IBM is still a successful industry. IBM created the first electronic typewriters in 1961. on . A. pril 7. th. 1964 IBM announced the first computer system family.. Computer Games Development. Coursework. John Shearer . Culture Lab – space 2. john.shearer@ncl.ac.uk. 2. Computer Games Development. Overview. Make. a . game. 3. Computer Games Development. Game. The game can be written in any language you like. FLEX FINALE. March 13. th. 2017. Adapted from . Slideshare. Presentation. Table of Contents. Introduction. The “First” Video Games (1962-1971). Arcades. Video Games Become Popular. Arcade Games. History of Games 1940s-1950s. Nimatron. Cathode ray tube amusement device. A. S. Douglass creates OXO. Hutspiel-U.S. military game. Programs: Chess, Blackjack, Checkers. History of Games 1960s. Simulation of Total Atomic Global Exchange. Richard J. Blech. Chief Executive Officer. Secure Channels, Inc.. Is there anyone here who cannot parse and explain this equation?. 2. If not, that’s ok.. 3. Why Pre-Computer Cryptography?. If you understand pre-computer crypto, you understand crypto!. What is Social History?. Definition (Wikipedia): The history of ordinary people. . (Merriam Webster) history that concentrates upon the social, economic, and cultural institutions of a people. . (University of London): Social history is sometimes described as the 'history of the people', or 'history from below' . Upsides and positives. Downsides and problems. Solutions to our problems. Mutation of the problem. History. Video Games / Internet. 1950s, popular in the 70s. First home console games in late 70’s. !. Video Arcade Age: 1979 - 84. Galaga. - 1981 . Star Wars - 1983. Dragon's Lair - 1983. Paperboy - 1984. Zaxxon. - 1982. The Rise of the Console . Atari 2600 – 1977. Intellivision. - 1978. ColecoVision. Over the centuriesAristotleEuclidAlKhwarizmiRamon Llull CenturyC 1673 Physical Systems Hypothesis Gottfried Wilhelm LeibnizMechanical Calculating Machine Blaise Pascal Centurydesign for programmable Michelle Kirchoff. Southwest Research Institute. Center for Lunar Origin and Evolution. Southwest Research Institute in Boulder. http://. www.boulder.swri.edu. /. Center for Lunar Origin and Evolution (CLOE).