A 3,000 word ESSAY on how the consoles affected the Industry of that era and today.

Learning Outcomes 1-3, 100% weighting

This module teaches about the history of computer games through the different Generations of hardware which has influenced the design limitations of games.

The beginning of Games Technology
Generation1-2 Spectrum/Atari Arcades Games
Generation 3 NES
Generation 4 SNES and Mega Drive
Generation 5 N64, PS1
Generation 6 PS2, GameCube, Xbox
Generation 7 Xbox 360, PS3, Wii
Generation 8 Xbox One, PS4

2 hour lecture/tutorial

Data Projector
TV
Assorted Games Consoles

Donovan, T, (2010) Replay: The History of Video Games
Harris B, (2015) Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation
Loguidice, B, Barton ,M, (2014) Vintage Game Consoles: An Inside Look at Apple, Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, and the Greatest Gaming Platforms

1. DEMONSTRATE DETAILED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIFFERENT GENERATIONS OF GAMES CONSOLES AND THE HISTORICAL PART THEY PLAYED IN THE CREATION OF THE CURRENT GAMES INDUSTRY
[Knowledge and Understanding]

2. EVALUATE AND ANALYSE SPECIFIC GENERATIONS OF CONSOLES AND WHAT IT MEANT TO THE DESIGN OF COMPUTER GAMES OF THAT ERA [Analysis]

3. COMMUNICATE HOW THE GENERATION OF CONSOLE EFFECTED THE INDUSTRY OF THAT ERA AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON TODAY [Communication]