Video Games: Sub-Concepts Of Simulation Games

I’ve played most types of games, from the simple hand held level based games where you run from start to finish, to the kinds of games where it feels like you were transported to a whole new world entirely. I personally like them both, one where you

Would you believe the trial of a man that committed: 137 murders, 35 accounts of grand theft auto, ran over 42 pedestrians, totaled 35 cars, had 5 accounts of rape, and one account of manslaughter while driving intoxicated? That is a hard case for anyone to think it was rational. Better yet, what if the case description explained that all of the above crimes were committed in just two hours’ time? Anybody who thought rationally would think it was impossible in any real life situation, and they are exactly right. I am not talking about something in real life, but something maybe… even scarier, and that is the engaging nature of video games. Video games these days are very vivid and create engaging sequences of real life action that go above and beyond what anyone would have pictured even five years ago. The amount of work gone into video games is very impressive; creating detailed, rich, environments of: London’s downtown bay, the jungles of South America, or the beauty of Chicago’s china town. The graphics and scenery are only half of the impressive technology gone into video games. Gameplay itself is very unique and provides high action, quick decision making skills to survive in the unique three dimensional worlds. However, this quick, decisive, gameplay does not always promote the best learning environment. With gaming becoming such a real life experience, it has found its way into violent video games such as Call of

certain songs to play throughout the game. Some games involve story lines even the sports games. The turn seasons into stories, for example, madden NFL; madden is a football game that has been around for many years. It gives you the ability to create a player and have a career with that player, like a story sort of. Same goes for lets say God of War. It’s an action game about a god you play and you set out on a journey to kill your father. So making each game has its differences but the basics of just making one is basically the same thing.

Shigeru once said, “The Obvious objective of video games is to entertain people by surprising them with new experiences.” Since, the early 1990’s, there has only been two heavy weight gaming consoles: PlayStation and Xbox. Over the years, they both have tremendously evolved into impressive gaming consoles. A gaming console is a device which outputs a video image onto a screen. The term “gaming console” is used to distinguish them from arcade machines and computers. Currently, the latest models are the PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Xbox One. Even though, the PS4 and Xbox One are both excellent gaming consoles. They do have a few differences such as price, exclusive games, and exterior/interior design.

shooting, racing, and exploring are usually known as the most influential types of games. Playing

And are these games really just simulations of real-life? This would make sense since games now have real-life applications and implications. But all things considered, the difference between a “game” and a “simulation” is arbitrary and based strictly on one’s definition of each term. If the difference relies on how realistic the game is in its mechanics and play style, then Call of Duty might as well be called a combat simulator. Does a VR set such as the Oculus Rift—along with the still-in-development rifle-shaped controller and multi-direction gaming treadmill—automatically turn a game into a simulation? Perhaps every game is a low-stakes simulation of its real life counterparts. Pit, then, is a non-digital, non-profit simulation of stock market trading…that is, of course, unless one started playing for money. Then, does the inclusion of money turn a game into a simulation, or even into work? These terms are debatable. What is clear is the driving factor behind why games are made—beyond artistic expression, though not mutually exclusive of it, is the desire for profit.

Ever since the first interactive entertainment also known as a video game, they have evolved and changed through the passing time. Some to most games in the present time, games have more of a story than a goal to reach to finish the game. Sometimes even games can be mistaken for films due to it having more a story than actual goals. Though is a game with no goals not technically a game and more of a film? Well that is not entirely true as it comes to game mechanics and game logic but when it comes goal and story, then it really comes back to what the game you are playing. In this essay, we will critically reflect which of either story or goal has more of an impact on the players of the game and how the superior or equal one has actually accomplished this task. Two games that have been identified in this report and will show viewpoints are The Stanley Parable (2011, 2013) and Coffee Rush. Each of these games have been chosen as

A very famous one would be Theatresports. It is a game where teams compete for points in improvisation. Usually, they are given a theme at the start and as a team, they must create a scene with a beginning, middle and end based on the idea or theme. The aim of this game is to allow actors to be risk-takers.

Role playing games with simulated violence are diverting. They increase focus levels and can help make friendships. If someone was on a team, working with them together towards a common goal they might become quick friends. Or if someone had to save the team they would be able to focus better since it would feel like more was at stake. Role playing games with simulated violence are not dangerous as long as people don’t take it too far.

1) Starcraft Starcraft is a real-time strategy game with an intricate sci-fi story based between 3 different races (Terran - Human, Protoss - Humanoid Alien, Zerg - Alien). The games proceed quickly compared to other strategy games, which means players must know exactly what needs to be done for the first few minutes of the game. 2) Warcraft III Warcraft is a real-time strategy game with many progressive and intertwined campaigns in single-player mode. The game features 4 unique races (Humans, Orcs, Night Elves, Undead). The human race is also called the "Alliance", because the race also contains dwarves and elves. Additionally, the game incorporates a day/night clock which affects vision along with other abilities. 3) Age of Empires (series) There are 3 games in this

The consumer video game systems offer an exciting opportunity to discuss and analyze the design of technology based on the strategy of each of the players within the industry. We will focus our analysis on the next generation of video consoles: Nintendo’s Wii, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3).

Action/Adventure categories of games are very unique. These types of games generally feature long-term obstacles that must be overcome using a tool or object that is acquired at the beginning of the game. These types of games are generally a more item gathering, simple puzzle solving, and combat game. Games such as Assassins Creed and Ratchet and Clank are perfect examples of this category of games. Assassins Creed is a bit more puzzle solving and more stealth like than Ratchet and Clank whereas Ratchet and Clank is more of an action pack filled game with more item gathering and small obstacles along the way encountering combat in every turn that is made. Another famous action/adventure game would be Super Mario. The perfect storyline of saving a princess and while looking for her one would encounter different but strong enemies in each level he or she would go in; along the way he or she would also benefit from picking up certain items and having to complete certain obstacles to obtain that item that does later on become very handy when used it at the right time. Role-playing games play similar to action/adventure games but has a much more difficult way of how the game is completed.

* In the past game consoles were just for playing games but today they are more than just for playing: surfing in the internet, download pictures and movies, rip music, and watch movies (e.g. Sony’s integrated Blu-ray) past: gaming ; today: gaming and home entertainment systems

Simulation, adventure, and role playing games are another type of video game that produces positive results in skill levels (Morgan 2003). Simulations games are widely used in training various areas:

Games can situate the learner in the context of the world and allow him or her to practice and play and learn through the context of the virtual world. Computer simulation games can give students worlds in which to test concepts and understanding. Simulations provide "toy universes" to practice and develop essential understandings and skills. Simulations allows student to play in the Vygotsky sense of the word. The play done in simulations allows the player to explore and learn in a safe but challenging environment. Simulations can offer students ways to acquire knowledge in an authentic medium that other forms of instruction does not offer. By immersing the learning the world, it allows them to think like a "doer". They may encounter disasters or setbacks that will force them to rethink their actions and decisions. This type of structure provides opportunities to promote the process of problem solving and strategizing.