Unit A - Conflict and Combat in Computer Games

Introductory Powerpoint Presentation
You should be able to answer these questions based on the content of your first lesson.
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1. What is a videogame? State the 5 key elements.
2. Classifying Videogames: what are the 7 classifications?
3. A different way of looking at videogames is the Caillois classification:
Agon = .....................
............... = chance and randomness
Mimicry =......................
.......................... = pleasure derived from movement
4. Ludology and narratology - what's the difference?
5. Why do players play? Ask 3 friends or family members this question.
6. Audiences have given many reasons for playing what were the top 3?
7. Paidea means what?
8. Give an example of such a game.
9. Games that are not defined as paidea are defined as what?
10. Give an example.