Video Game Classification

Games Names

Classification of Games

• Genre-based names:
  • Action games (e.g., God of War, Devil May Cry)
  • Adventure games (e.g., Assassin's Creed, The Last of Us)
  • Role-playing games (RPGs) (e.g., Final Fantasy, The Elder Scrolls)
  • Strategy games (e.g., Starcraft, Civilization)
  • Sports games (e.g., FIFA, Madden NFL)
• Platform-based names:
  • PC games (e.g., Minecraft, World of Warcraft)
  • Console games (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo)
  • Mobile games (e.g., Clash of Clans, Pokémon Go)
• Historical and cultural context:
  • Classic games (e.g., Pac-Man, Donkey Kong)
  • Retro games (e.g., Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda)
  • Cultural phenomenon games (e.g., Minecraft, Fortnite)

Notable Games and Their Names

• Iconic games:
  • Super Mario Bros. (1985)
  • The Legend of Zelda (1986)
  • Tetris (1984)
• Modern games:
  • Fortnite (2017)
  • PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) (2017)
  • Overwatch (2016)

Game Naming Conventions

• Series naming conventions:
  • Numerical sequels (e.g., Final Fantasy VII, Call of Duty 4)
  • Subtitle-based sequels (e.g., The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Assassin's Creed II)
• Abbreviations and acronyms:
  • FPS (First-Person Shooter)
  • RPG (Role-Playing Game)
  • MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online)

These notes cover the basics of game names, classification, and notable examples. They also touch on the naming conventions used in the gaming industry.

Game Classification

• Games can be classified based on genre, such as action games (e.g., God of War, Devil May Cry), adventure games (e.g., Assassin's Creed, The Last of Us), role-playing games (RPGs) (e.g., Final Fantasy, The Elder Scrolls), strategy games (e.g., Starcraft, Civilization), and sports games (e.g., FIFA, Madden NFL)
• Games can also be classified based on platform, such as PC games (e.g., Minecraft, World of Warcraft), console games (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo), and mobile games (e.g., Clash of Clans, Pokémon Go)

Notable Games

• Classic games include Pac-Man (1980), Donkey Kong (1981), and classic arcade games
• Retro games include Super Mario Bros. (1985) and The Legend of Zelda (1986)
• Cultural phenomenon games include Minecraft (2011) and Fortnite (2017)

Game Naming Conventions

• Series naming conventions include numerical sequels (e.g., Final Fantasy VII, Call of Duty 4) and subtitle-based sequels (e.g., The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Assassin's Creed II)
• Abbreviations and acronyms are commonly used in game names, such as FPS (First-Person Shooter), RPG (Role-Playing Game), and MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online)