SENG 31353

Game Development Technology

GAMING TECHNOLOGY AND

MARKET TALENT
REQUIREMENT
Course content
1. History of gaming industry
2. Game genres
3. Gaming technology and Market talent requirement
4. Gaming consoles and Platforms
5. Gaming hardware technologies
6. Game development basics
7. Game project teams and their roles in game development
8. Introduction to game development life cycle
9. Game project documentation
10. The neurology of gaming
11. AI in gaming
12. OOP in game development
13. Game development pipeline
14. Level designing
15. Story and character development
16. Game industry monetization
17. Server and cloud multiplayer gaming
Gaming technologies

VR AR Cloud Gaming

Metaverse NFTs and Blockchain Esports

Gaming technologies
Virtual reality

• Virtual reality games are immersive experiences that transport

players into simulated 3D environments using VR headsets and
controllers.
• Players can interact with and explore these digital worlds,
providing a sense of presence and realism.
Gaming technologies
Augmented reality

• Augmented reality (AR) games blend digital elements into the real
world using mobile devices or AR glasses.
• Players interact with virtual objects, characters, and challenges
while being immersed in their physical surroundings.
Gaming technologies
Cloud Gaming

• Cloud games, also known as game streaming, enable players to

play video games over the internet without dedicated gaming
hardware.
• Games are processed and rendered on remote servers in data
centers, with the video and audio streamed to players' devices. It
offers accessibility, eliminates downloads, and expands gaming
possibilities across various devices.
Gaming technologies
Metaverse

• Metaverse games are virtual worlds or interconnected universes

where players can interact, socialize, and engage in various
activities.
• These games blend elements of virtual reality (VR) and
augmented reality (AR) to create immersive and persistent
experiences. They offer vast, shared environments where users can
create, explore, and collaborate, blurring the lines between real
and digital worlds.
Gaming technologies
NFTs and Blockchain

• NFT (Non-Fungible Token) and blockchain games utilize

blockchain technology to create unique, verifiable in-game assets.
• NFTs represent digital items like characters, skins, or virtual real
estate, ensuring ownership and scarcity.
• Blockchain's decentralized nature enables secure, transparent
trading and ownership, allowing players to buy, sell, and use these
assets across various games and platforms.
Gaming technologies
Esports

• Esports games are video games played competitively at a

professional level, with organized tournaments and leagues.
• Top players and teams compete for prizes and recognition in
games like League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global
Offensive, and more.
• Esports has become a global phenomenon, attracting millions of
viewers and substantial investments in the gaming industry.
Market talent requirement
1. Game Designers
2. Programmers/Developers
3. Artists/Graphic Designers
4. Sound Designers/Audio Engineers
5. Producers/Project Managers
6. Quality Assurance/Testers
7. Writers
8. User Experience (UX) Designers
9. Marketing and Community Managers
10. Data Analysts

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