This unit presents vocabulary related to video game design, development, and gameplay mechanics through a dialogue between two university game developers. The unit covers concepts such as game AI, hitboxes, level editors, and more.
Now Studying: Video Games II: Mechanics
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SCENE: A small studio apartment in downtown Brisbane, Australia. Two final-year students, Alex and Jamie, are sitting on the couch with their laptop computers. Around them the apartment is cluttered with Diet Coke cans, half-finished game sketches and empty pizza boxes.
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So Jamie, I hear you are going back to Sacramento for the holidays. That means we really need to decide the…
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Video game combos are often difficult to remember and complete correctly when needed.
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After analyzing hours of beta gameplay, the devs decided to nerf the BFG rocket launcher by reducing its splash damage by 60%.
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Although most game companies encourage the creation of unofficial mods, the general rule is that you cannot sell them without permission.
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- Which game idea do you think sounds more interesting—Alex’s fighter-style game or Jamie’s beat ’em up? Why?
- Alex and Jamie talk about game mechanics and replay value. What do those words mean to you? Can you give examples from games you like?
