Lecture
This weeks lecture was based on the question "are games a waste of time?". The discussion began with the topic of who plays games, why they play them and what games they play. The general consensus was that males play more video games than females and most video game players play the games for the purpose of escaping reality or accomplishing some level of respect through the game. We also discussed the different types of games which include arcade games, consoles, computer games, MUD's and MMOG's and how they vary from each other in the ways in which they interact. During the lecture we also watched a youtube video by tripod which was parodying the use of computer games in males and how they can affect relationships.
Tutorial
The tutorial task for this week was extremely easy as i was taught the basics of Microsoft word in high school. I encountered no problems with the software as all of the functions and tasks were items which I had previously done. I found the tutorial task too simple as i would like to know some more of the finer details in Microsoft word but in retrospect i can see how this software is useful to people as I always use it to complete assignments or typing pieces. The software is also helpful to format items before placing them on the internet as it allows you to utilize its easy components to set out your work.
Readings
This weeks reading was "Unreal Cities" from Steven Poole's 'Trigger Happy', the article was about the creation of games and how they are more based on entertainment than actual plausible circumstances. Games are based on entertainment and excitement rather than what could actually happen in real life and in turn creating an alternate reality. Poole also states that some video game companies do have math and science consultants who have a large input into games creation and assist in making the games more believable. The article talked about different aspects of games and how they entertain us whilst differing from real life.
This weeks lecture was based on the question "are games a waste of time?". The discussion began with the topic of who plays games, why they play them and what games they play. The general consensus was that males play more video games than females and most video game players play the games for the purpose of escaping reality or accomplishing some level of respect through the game. We also discussed the different types of games which include arcade games, consoles, computer games, MUD's and MMOG's and how they vary from each other in the ways in which they interact. During the lecture we also watched a youtube video by tripod which was parodying the use of computer games in males and how they can affect relationships.
Tutorial
The tutorial task for this week was extremely easy as i was taught the basics of Microsoft word in high school. I encountered no problems with the software as all of the functions and tasks were items which I had previously done. I found the tutorial task too simple as i would like to know some more of the finer details in Microsoft word but in retrospect i can see how this software is useful to people as I always use it to complete assignments or typing pieces. The software is also helpful to format items before placing them on the internet as it allows you to utilize its easy components to set out your work.
Readings
This weeks reading was "Unreal Cities" from Steven Poole's 'Trigger Happy', the article was about the creation of games and how they are more based on entertainment than actual plausible circumstances. Games are based on entertainment and excitement rather than what could actually happen in real life and in turn creating an alternate reality. Poole also states that some video game companies do have math and science consultants who have a large input into games creation and assist in making the games more believable. The article talked about different aspects of games and how they entertain us whilst differing from real life.
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