Akshay-UNIT 20-LO-1,2,3&4-FINAL
- 1. Name : Akshay. M. Phadke Date : 14.08.13
Unit 20
Computer Game Platforms & Technologies
Outcomes 1,2,3 & 4 – Video Game Platforms, Hardware, Software &
‘Connect And Configure Platforms And Devices To Enable Game-play’
- 3. What Is A Gaming Platform?
“Specific combination of electronic components or computer hardware which in
conjunction with software, allows a video game to operate”
It means:
„PC Game - involves interaction of player with a Personal Computer connected to a
Video Monitor‟
„Consoles – Specialized Electronic Devices connected to Television Sets‟
Let‟s See Further----
- 4. Categories Of Game Platforms
• PC Gaming – Windows, MAC, Linux Or Any Other Systems
• Consoles – Microsoft‟s Xbox 360, Sony‟s PS3,…
• Arcades – PAC-MAN, Pong, Galaxy Game,…
• Hand-Held Devices – Nintendo‟s 3Ds,…
• Mobile Gaming – Android, iOS,…
• Online/Web – Facebook,…
• And Others…
- 6. PC Platform
„High Processing Power‟ as compared to other Gaming Systems
Better Hardware & Scope for „Upgradation‟
Apart from Gaming, it‟s more than a „Multitasking Machine‟
Supports Wide Range Of Peripheral Devices – „Touch-screens‟, „Motion-Controllers‟, …
Games On PC benefit from:
Higher Screen Resolutions – 1920*1080 or above
Higher Frame-Rate
Increased Draw Distance
EX : Games like „Crysis‟ & „Battlefield 3‟ literally fumed out the consoles due to their „Heavy & Immense
Graphics‟,
such Graphics Generation becomes only possible on a PC..
Crysis 2 Battlefield 3
- 7. Consoles
They are „Dedicated Video Game Machines‟ – „An Interactive Computer‟ – producing a Video Signal
– that can be used with a display device – Television, Monitor etc..
Simply „Plug n Play‟ Devices
Consists of Wired/Wireless „Gamepad/Controller‟
End-User does not require any Hardware Knowledge
Uses Specialized Hardware Architechure
Latest Consoles offer services like – „Internet, Optical Media, Screen Capture & Much More..‟
EX :
• Microsoft Xbox 720 offers players to capture their „Game-play Footage‟ which players can upload
and share with friends..
• Players can also watch videos of different „Video File Formats‟
- 8. History Of Video Game Consoles
Following sections show the different Generations of Video Game Consoles:
1st Generation (1972 – 1977)
2nd Generation (1976 – 1983)
3rd Generation (1983 – 1990)
4th Generation (1987 - 1995)
5th Generation (1993 – 2004)
6th Generation (1998 – 2005)
7th Generation (2005 – 2011)
8th Generation (2013..)
- 9. 8th Generation Consoles
Technological Advancements took place rapidly especially after 4th Generation
Today‟s devices are highly integrated with other Media and Increased Connectivity
EX : „Wii U‟ is the first of the 8th Generation Consoles currently available in the market.
OUYA, a Kickstarter-funded Android-based game console, which was released on June 25, 2013
Others include – Microsoft’s Xbox ONE, Sony’s PlayStation 4, Nvidia Shield…
OUYA
Nvidia Shield
- 10. Examples Of Games On Different Platforms
‘Call Of Duty’ &
‘Crysis 2’ On
PC
‘FIFA 13’ & ‘Gears Of
War’ On – ‘Xbox’ & ‘PS3’
Respectively
‘Sonic-The Hedgehog’ &
‘Angry Birds’ On ‘Nintendo
3DS’ & ‘Android Smart-
Phone’ Respectively
- 11. Now, let‟s see – „Tales Of Mushroom Land‟
• Game Info
• Game Platform
- 12. A Brief About Our 2D Game
Name – „Tales Of Mushroom Land‟
Genre – Casual Platformer
Team Size – 2 Persons : „1 Programmer & 1 Artist‟
Development Software – Game Maker : 8.1 Pro
Level Structure – 2 Levels With Main-Menu, Pause Menu, Storyboard Section Of 5 Screens,
Controls Screens, Credits Screen, Custom Options Screen
Scope For Expansion : YES
Deadline – 45 Days
- 13. Best Suitable Platform For The Game
Based On Above Game Facts & Game Structure:
We had considered Two Platforms:
• PC
• Consoles
However, best suitable platform for game : PC (Windows)
In-Game Screenshots:
- 14. Why – PC Platform
PC Games are comparatively cheaper
• More than 72% of the total Game-Players are PC Players above the age group of 18 years
• 62% of Players play Online PC Games or Downloadable Games
• Most of PC Players spend their time on „Casual & Social Games‟
Ex : Facebook & „Casual Free To Play‟ Games
Women account for a larger share of more than 45% of the total gaming population
There is always scope for up-gradation
Moreover,..
• „Our game is not graphically packed demanding many requirements‟
• It was fitting entirely within our – „Timelines‟ and „Scope‟.
• No Extra Manpower was needed
- 15. Why No To - Console
Consoles like Microsoft Xbox 360 are Very Expensive (approx. 25,000 INR)
They are Non Up-gradable
Ex :
At The Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, Feb 2013 ----
60% of Players REFUSED to buy or were AGAINST Consoles, Because….
• New Consoles Play Only Brand New Games
• There Is No Support For Old Games
Moreover,…
• Game for a Console requires Special/Extra Type Of Coding
• We would have to make use of development software like „XNA‟ by Microsoft which is very VAST
as compared to Game-Maker 8.1.
• An extra Programmer would have been required
• Developing a very short game for Consoles – spending so much resources – Increased Time -
Doesn’t sound a very nice deal (At least to me), …..
- 16. Extra Added Feature In The Game
A Candy for Gamepad Lovers:
• Extended Gamepad/Controller Support For The Game
• Game works with any USB „Plug & Play‟ Gamepad/Controller
Ex : Microsoft Xbox 360 USB Controller For PC,
Logitech Gamepad F710,
Enter E-GPV Gamepad,
And Others…
Logitech F710
Gamepad For PC
Microsoft Xbox 360
Controller For PC
- 17. Let‟s have a look at:
• Hardware & Software Requirements : Tales Of Mushroom Land
- 18. Hardware Requirements For Our Game
Minimum Hardware Requirements:
Processor : 500 MHz
Video Card : 256 MB OpenGL Compatible 3D Accelerated Graphics Card
RAM : 256MB
800x600 Screen Resolution
16 Bit Color Display
Keyboard + Mouse
Recommended Hardware Requirements:
Processor : 1 GHz
Video Card : 512 MB OpenGL Compatible 3D Accelerated Graphics Card
OR HIGHER.
RAM : 512MB
Sound Card
1024x768 Screen Resolution
24 Bit True Color Display
Keyboard + Mouse
Gamepad/Controller
- 19. Software Requirements For Our Game
Minimum Software Requirements:
Operating System : Win XP (SP2)
DirectX Version : 6.0
Microsoft Redistributable C++ Version : 2005
Microsoft .NET Version : 3.0
Recommended Software Requirements:
Operating System : Win Vista (SP2) OR HIGHER
DirectX Version : 9.0C
Microsoft Redistributable C++ Version : 2007 OR HIGHER
Microsoft .NET Version : 3.5 OR HIGHER
Updated Video & Audio Drivers From Manufacturer‟s Website
- 21. Test Taken On A Desktop – More Than 7 Years Old :
Processor : Intel Pentium 1.8 GHz Dual Core Audio : Realtek Audio
RAM : 512 MB DDR 553 MHz
Graphics Card : NO
Dedicated Graphics On Motherboard : ATI Raedon 200 Series – 256 MB
OS : Win XP (SP3)
DirectX : 6.14
1st Start-Up Time : 5 Minutes
Avg. Start-Up Time : 3-4 Minutes
FPS : 25 – 28 Frames
Game Playability State : Game made its way till Main-Menu.
STATUS : Game Crashes After Hitting Play Button!!!
GIVES------------------------------------------------
Test 1
- 22. Test Taken On A Desktop – Precisely 5 Years Old :
Processor : Intel Pentium 2.2 GHz ‘Core 2 Duo’ Audio : Realtek Audio
RAM : 1 GB DDR 800 MHz
Graphics Card : NO!
Dedicated Graphics On Motherboard : NO!
OS : Win XP (SP3)
DirectX : 9.0C
1st Start-Up Time : 10 Seconds
And Then……………….
GIVES------------------------------------------------
Test 2
- 23. Game Playability State : Game Crashed : Game Failed To Start!
STATUS : ‘d3d.CreateDevice() Error’. System Was Missing Graphics Card Or Dedicated Graphics On
Motherboard.
- 24. Test 3
Test Taken On A Lenovo Laptop – Just 3 Years Old :
Processor : Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz Dual Core Audio : Realtek Audio
RAM : 3 GB DDR2 667 MHz
Graphics Card : NO!
Dedicated Graphics On MOtherboard : Intel Mobile Express Chipset 4 Series – 1 GB
OS : Win Vista (SP2)
DirectX : 7.0
GIVES------------------------------------------------
1st Start-Up Time : 17 Seconds
Avg. Start-Up Time : 10-11 Seconds
FPS : 50+ Frames
Game Playability State : No Game-play Performance Issues, Video, Audio Or Any Other Errors.
STATUS : Game Runs Perfectly Fine!!
- 25. Test 4
Test Taken On A Desktop – Just 3 Years Old:
Processor : AMD Phenom II X4 3.4 GHz Audio : VIA HD Audio
RAM : 10 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Graphics Card : ASUS Nvidia 630 GT GeForce 2 GB DDR3
Dedicated Graphics On Motherboard : Raedon 4070 Chipset 128 MB
OS : Win 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
DirectX : 11
GIVES------------------------------------------------
1st Start-Up Time : 2-3 Seconds
Avg. Start-Up Time : Just A Flip Second!!
FPS : 70+ Frames
Game Playability State : No Game-play Performance Issues, Video, Audio Or Any Other Errors.
STATUS : Runs Like A Charm!!
- 26. Its Time For,
• Playable Demonstration Of The Game
• Common Occurring Errors