Unit 316 - Lesson 1 - Software

GAME SOFTWARELesson 1

LESSON GOALS

Be able to research and describe various 3D game development environments

Know how to compare and contrast the key features in software

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KEY WORDS

Software

Features

A program on a computer that someone can use to complete a task

Something that is distinctive or a selling point for the software

Understand features of game creationResearch and describe software

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?What should the software let us do?



2D/3D Environments

Drag and Drop

Interactivity Libraries

Characters

Pickups

Scoring

Import

Audio

Video

Props

Scripting

CAPABILITIESUnderstand features of game creationResearch and describe software


No scripting Characters Themes Single or two player Easy to share Simple to use

3D GAMEMAKERUnderstand features of game creationResearch and describe software


Lots of scripting 3D Environment Realistic graphics Lots of detail Good effects Mobile apps

UNREAL ENGINEUnderstand features of game creationResearch and describe software


Drag and drop Many themes Lots of characters Interactive props Score 3D Environment

MISSION MAKERUnderstand features of game creationResearch and describe software


High quality graphics 3D environments Multiplatform Realistic movement Windows and Mac

UNITY 3DUnderstand features of game creationResearch and describe software


Terrain editor Scripting Lighting effects Multiplayer games Customise characters 3D environments Video tutorials

TORQUE 3DUnderstand features of game creationResearch and describe software


Research and describe at least three 3D game development environments. What does it do? How intuitive is it?

Compare the key features of each environment.



YOUR TASK

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Unit 316 - Lesson 1 - Software