Week 4 Discussion Post Revision

The Video game aspect of the Entertainment Industry;


1. Functions of Computers in the Video Game Industry:

Game Development: Computers the obvious primary tools used by game developers. They use software such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot for game development. Computers also provide the environment for programming languages like C++, Python, or C# which are often used in game development.

Graphics and Sound: Computers enable artists and designers to create game assets such as characters, environments, and sound effects. They use software like Adobe Photoshop.

Testing: Computers facilitate the testing and debugging of games, essential for ensuring the product's quality and stability before it goes live.

Distribution: Computers are also crucial in the distribution of games. Whether it's physical production or digital distribution platforms like Steam, computers manage this process.

2. Importance of Computer Literacy in the Video Game Industry:

Employees in the video game industry need to be computer literate quite a few reasons but here are just a few:

Efficiency: Employees proficient in computer usage can use software tools efficiently, leading to faster and higher-quality products.

Collaboration: With many development teams distributed globally, knowing how to use computers and network systems is vital for communication and collaborative work.

Adaptability: The video game industry is fast-paced and constantly evolving. Being computer literate helps employees quickly adapt to new software tools, technologies, and methodologies.


3. Future Impact of Computing Evolutions on the Video Game Industry:

Over the next 10 years,

Hardware Advances: More powerful GPUs and CPUs will enable more realistic graphics and complex simulations. Increased storage capacity and speed (like SSDs) can reduce game load times, creating seamless gaming experiences. 

Operating Systems: As operating systems become more efficient and secure, they will offer better performance and safer environments for games. They may also offer improved compatibility and support for cross-platform gaming.

Artificial Intelligence: Developments in AI could revolutionize game design, from NPC behavior to procedurally generated content which would lead to more dynamic and reactive game worlds.

Resources:

Unity. Unity Documentation. https://docs.unity3d.com/2023.2/Documentation/Manual/index.htm

Unreal Engine. Unreal Engine Documentation. https://docs.unrealengine.com/5.2/en-US/

Nvidia RTX. Nvidia. https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/design-visualization/technologies/rtx/

Microsoft CTO tells devs to ‘do legendary sh*t’ with AI at 2023 Build conference. Nvidia/ Microsoft. https://venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft-cto-tells-devs-to-do-legendary-things-with-ai-at-2023-build-conference/

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