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What are some of the purposes for which games are developed?
What are some of the purposes for which games are developed?
Games designed purely for entertainment are created to address social issues.
Games designed purely for entertainment are created to address social issues.
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What is an example of a game that allows players to create their own content?
What is an example of a game that allows players to create their own content?
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Games developed for psychological therapy and physical rehabilitation fall under the category of ______.
Games developed for psychological therapy and physical rehabilitation fall under the category of ______.
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What is the purpose of advergames?
What is the purpose of advergames?
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Simulation games are only used in the entertainment industry.
Simulation games are only used in the entertainment industry.
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What are MMOs in the context of gaming?
What are MMOs in the context of gaming?
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Match the following game genres with their characteristics:
Match the following game genres with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Goals of Game Development
- Games serve multiple purposes: entertainment, social interaction, education, recruitment & training, health & fitness, and marketing.
- Entertainment-focused games aim to provide an escape and relieve boredom, allowing players to engage in role-playing, problem-solving, and physical movement.
- Social games enhance interaction among players, ranging from simple arcade duos to massive online multiplayer environments (MMOs).
- Educational games impart knowledge while entertaining, covering subjects like geography, math, and reading.
- Recruitment & training games are utilized by military institutions and corporations, simulating real-world environments for skill development.
- Health and fitness games can assist in psychological therapy and physical rehabilitation, with exergames promoting fitness through active gameplay.
- Marketing games (advergames) serve as advertising tools and alternatives to traditional online ads, often hosted on game-specific sites promoting products.
Genres of Games
- Video game genres categorize games based on various characteristics, including subject matter, setting, presentation, perspective, and gameplay strategy.
- Action games emphasize quick enemy destruction while avoiding player destruction, requiring rapid reflexes and processing due to their fast-paced nature.
- Players often gravitate toward specific genres, indicating preferences that guide target market strategies for game development.
- Simulation games mimic real-world processes and environments, used for training purposes by organizations such as NASA and the military for skills like navigation.
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This quiz focuses on the goals and genres of games, particularly how they can be used to raise awareness for various social issues. It explores the impact of non-profit, political, or religious groups in shaping the narratives found in games. Test your understanding of these concepts!
