GDD 394 History of Games

GDD 394 Schedule

This schedule is subject to change, so check it frequently.

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1/22 and 1/24
Due on Blackboard by noon Wednesday. Earliest video game memory discussion on Blackboard Introduction to the class and to each other. Games of the week: Physics games - why we started with them.. and still love them. Games we'll play in class this week: Combat (1977, Atari) Space Invaders Pitfall history (1982, Activision) Pacman (1981, Namco) Star Wars (1983, Atari) Here is a timeline of videogame historyIf that link is dodgy, here is the pdf version.. It is part of the Strong Museum of games in Rochester, NY. Reading: pages ix-19, Vintage
1/29 and 1/31
Make sure you remember to upload your reading response by noon Monday every week. Games to play in class this week: Castle_Wolfenstein_(1981, )Muse Choplifter (1982, Broderbund) Bilestoad(1982, Datamost) Zork, (1980, Personal Software) Presentations: Dylan: Soul Caliber, Julianna: Bioshock Reading: Ready Player One pgs: 1-40 and pgs 21-53, Vintage
2/5 and 2/7
Games to play this week Dragons Lair (1983) Cinematronics Joust (1982) (video) Williams Electronics Planetfall (1983)(video) Infocom Crystal Castles (1983) Atari Spy Hunter 1983 Midway Ballblazer (not easy without instructions) 1984 Lucasfilm Games Bank Panic 1984 Sanrisu Denki (video) Boulder Dash 1984 First Star Software Kung Fu Master 1984 Irem Spy Vs. Spy 1984 First Star Software Presentations:Jason: , Julianna: Rachet & Clank, Sean E.: Team Fortress 2 top Reading: Ready Player One pgs: 41- 85 and Vintage 55-117.
2/12 and 2/14
Games of the week: Gradius (video) emulator 1985 Konami Little Computer People 1985 Activision Arkanoid (video) 1986 Taito Defender of the Crown 1986 Cinemaware 720 1986 Atari Smash TV , 1990 Williams(play) Super Hang-On 1987 play Sega-AM2 Dungeon Master 1987 FTL games Galaga '88 1987 Namco Shinobi 1987 Sega Presentations: Chad: Dig Dug, Jason: Portal 2, Sean M. : Dark Souls Reading: Ready Player One pgs: 86-130 and Vintage 119-154
2/19 and 2/21
Vintage game review is due in one week. Games of the week: Donkey Kong (video), 1981 Castlevania (video), Konami 1987 Mario Bros, 1983 Mega Man (video),Nintendo 1987 Ninja Gaiden, 1988 (video) Sid Meier's Pirates (video), 1987 Maniac Mansion (video), Lucas Arts, 1987 - early graphic adventure game for the Commodore 64 Rescue on Fractalus , 1984 Lucasfilms (video) - innovative fractal-based technology on the Atari 8-bit. Exile (video), 1988 - one of the first worlds with consistent physics Presentation: Zaria: Prince of Persia, Matt H.: Super Mario Odessey Reading: Ready Player One pgs: 130-180 and Vintage 155-168
2/26 and 2/28
Vintage game review should be uploaded to Blackboard before class. Turn in hard copy in class. Games of the week: SimCity, 1989, Maxis -- early God game Prince of Persia, 1989, Broderbund - the 2008 version was an example of early use of motion capture for animations Speedball II - Brutal Deluxe, 1990 Amiga -- the name says it all Presentations: Adam: Adventure, Drew: Overwatch, Sean E.: Punch Out Reading: Ready Player One pgs: 180-250 and Vintage 169-185 top
3/5 and 3/7
Games of the week: Now we start with the more complex and interesting classics of the 90s: Dune: Battle for Arakis, 1993 Westwood Studios Phantasy Star IV, 1994 Sega cutscenes Gunstar Heroes, 1993, video Treasure Earthworm Jim 1994, (video) Shiny Entertainment/ Playmates Interactive Super Mario World, 1991 Nintendo Zelda, Link to the Past, (speed run) 1992 Star Fox, 1993, (video) Nintendo Bonanza Bros., 1990, (video), Sega Presentations: Matt H.: Halo: Combat Evolved, Adam: Minecraft Reading: Ready Player One end of the book and this, Vintage 187-219
3/19 and 3/21
Games of the week- Super NES and Game Boy: (if anyone has one, bring it to class) Chrono Trigger, 1995, (video) Squaresoft Donkey Kong Country 2: (video) Nintendo , 1995 Street Fighter II (video), Yoko Soft 1992 EarthBound1995 ("ruthlessly skewered American culture" (VGC) Contra Secret of Mana (video) Super Mario All Stars, 1993 Zombies Ate My Neighbors Lucas Arts/Konami 1993(video) Advance Wars, 2001 (video) Presentations: Drew: Donkey Kong , Chad, Sean M. Reading: Enders Game Chapters 0-10 and Vintage: 225-241
3/26 and 3/28
Second game review is due on one week. Games of the week: Chapter 3.1 PC Windows games (1995- ) Baldur’s Gate II (2000, Bioware) Classic RPG based on D&D Diablo II 2000, Blizzard - Hack and Slash, access to Battle.net, randomly generated item system. Grim Fandango 1998, Lucas Arts, Artistic design, integration of Aztec and Mexican culture, Department of Death World of Warcraft , 2004, Blizzard -- lessons in pawnage Presentations: Eliot: , Francis: Mortal Combat X top Reading: Enders Game Chapters 11-20 and Vintage Ch. 3.2
4/2 and 4/4
Second game review should be uploaded to Blackboard before class on Turn in hard copy in class. Reading: Enders Game Chapters 21-30 and Vintage Ch. 3.3 Games of the week: Crash Bandicoot (1996 Universal Interactive Studios) Final Fantasy VII, Square 1997 Metal Gear Solid (1998 Konami) Resident Evil ( 1997, Capcom) and Resident Evil 2. Silent Hill (1999, Konami) Presentations: Francis: , Zaria: GTA 5
4/9 and 4/11
Reading: Enders Game Chapters 31-40, and Vintage: 3.4 Games of the week: Conkers Bad Fur Day (2001, Rare) GoldenEye 007 (1997, Rare) PaRappa the Rapper (1997, Sony) Diddy Kong Racing (1997, Rare) Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time (1998, Nintendo) Presentations: Lucas: Mother 3, Eliot
4/18 and 4/20
Here is the Final Exam Game Card list. Reading: 3.5 in Vintage Games of the week: Shenmue and Soul Calibur from the Dreamcast and then moving on the the PS2 - the last console to totally dominate the market Everquest (Sony online, 1999) - first true 3D MMORPG Shenmue (1999) (From the Dreamcast a very ambitious and expensive game, real time, day/night cycles/ weather) Soul Calibur(1999, Namco) God of War (2005 SCE Studios) Ratchet and Clank (2002, Insomniac Games) Kingdom Hearts ( 2002, Square) Presentations: Stephen: , Lucas: top
4/25 and 4/27
Reading: Vintage: Chapter 3.6 and this on how sports games have changes sports. Games of the week: Other important early 2000s titles: Eve Online (CCP Games, 2003 (video)) scholarship Grand Theft Auto: Vice City ( 2002, Rockstar - video) Max Payne,(2001, Remedy Entertainment) Runescape (2001, Jagex- video) Presentations: Matt P: , Matt P:
5/2 and 5/4
Reading: Vintage 3.7 and this - Different mechanics and modes of play Katamari Damancy (Namco, 2004) video Unfinished Swan(Giant Sparrow, 2012) Incredipede Okami (Capcom, 2006) video De Blob(Blue Tongue Entertainment, Wii, 2008) video Lisa Limbo Presentation: Dylan: Monster Hunter World, Stephen
Finals Week
Final Exam Be ready to Play the Final at 8:00 am, May 9 in our classroom. top