This blog is for the CCSF course "GAME 100 - Exploring Game Worlds" which is an introduction to the history and status of games. Students examine games as an art form and as part of an ever-growing industry.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Trigger Happy by Stephen Poole
Much of the book is online at Google Books. But buy a copy, its an excellent read.
game appraisal template
Click here to obtain the game appraisal template. Use it to evaluate the games played in class.
Download the form from the site to your machine and save it to the desktop before filling out (one form per game).
Download the form from the site to your machine and save it to the desktop before filling out (one form per game).
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Game Industry Map
An online interactive map showing where key game developers are located globally (use it to look at the Bay Area)
Gamasutra
The Gamasutra Website.
The very valuable online resource used by industry professionals and educators alike.
Check it regularly for news, articles and editorial ideas and opinion on everything to do with the videogame industry.
Breaking Into the Business
This link is an industry career breakdown of different types of jobs. It is hosted by the IGDA - the International Game Developers Association, a membership based advocacy group.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Online Videogames history survey
Visit the dot eaters sites, as well as other sites through searching, and answer the questions on this online survey.
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