Wednesday, January 28, 2009

+Notes: Class on3

What iz game?

1. rules
2. goals/objectives
3. entertaining
4. interactivity
5. story?

Game Studies:

Ludologists- A game is about the rules, or guidelines. A game's basis is on the rules that pertain to it.

Narrotologists- A game is about the story involved with it. Without a story, there is no real game.


How games are looked at?

1. Effects on people:
A. Violence
B. Learning / motivation
2. Games as products
3. Design
4. Meaning and culture


See you 'round like a donut.

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