GAME SOFTWARELesson 1

LESSON GOALS

Know how to pick out key features in software

Understand capabilities of a range of game software

Be able to research and compare capabilities of various software

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KEY WORDS

Software

Capabilities

A program on a computer that someone can use to complete a task

The tasks that the software is able to complete

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

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WHAT DO WE EXPECT?What should the software let us do?

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

#capabilities #creation#software #game

2D/3D Environments

Drag and Drop

Interactivity Props

Characters

Pickups

Scoring

Import

Audio

Video

Themes

Enemies

CAPABILITIES

No coding Characters Themes Single or two player Easy to share Simple to use

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

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3D GAMEMAKER

Drag and Drop Different platforms Many Weapons Lots of characters Easy to use Teleporter

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

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SPLODER

Drag and Drop Instruction sets Interactive Easy coding Many characters Drawing tools

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

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SCRATCH

Lots of coding 3D Environment Realistic graphics Lots of detail Good effects Mobile apps

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

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UNREAL ENGINE

Drag and drop Many themes Lots of characters Interactive props Score 3D Environment

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

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MISSION MAKER

Research and describe the capabilities of at least three different types of game creation software: What can they do? Are they easy to use?

Explain what is included in the software: Environments & Characters Scripting & Coding

Understand features of game creationResearch capabilities of software

#capabilities #creation#software #game

YOUR TASK