Thato Ngwato

Pearson BTEC Assignment Rubric: Unit 8: A : Computer

games

An Evaluation of the impact of current and

emerging technologies on the design of computer
games

Visual Realism and Graphics: Current Technologies Visually attractive games are
made possible by sophisticated rendering techniques, realistic physics engines, and
high quality images.

Emerging Technologies: Real-time ray tracing, 4K and 8K resolutions, and ray

tracing help create graphics that are even more lifelike and captivating.

Play and Interaction: Present-Day Technology Virtual reality (VR) and augmented
reality (AR) have brought new types of gaming interaction.

Novel Technologies: Haptic feedback systems and mixed reality (MR) improve
player immersion by enabling richer tactile and sensory experiences.

Procedural Content Generation with Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Current Technologies: AI is utilised in games to simulate NPC behaviour and make
strategic decisions.

Emerging Technologies: Procedural generation automatically builds large, unique

gaming worlds, while machine learning allows AI to be dynamic and adaptive.
Gaming Platforms and Streaming: Modern Technologies: The main gaming
platforms include computers, consoles, and mobile devices. High-end games can be
played on low-end hardware thanks to cloud gaming services.

Novel Technologies: Because game streaming services rely on edge computing

and fast internet connections to deliver low latency gaming, they do away with the
need for powerful hardware

NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and Blockchain:

Present-day Technology: Microtransactions and in-game purchases are popular
and give game producers additional sources of income.

Emerging Technologies: NFTs and blockchain allow for real ownership of in-game
goods, promoting player-driven economies and producing one-of-a-kind, authentic
digital assets.

Multiplayer and Social Experiences:

Present-day Technology: Social elements and online multiplayer games are essential
components of gaming.

Novel Technologies: More immersive and community-driven interactions are

encouraged by decentralised gaming networks and enhanced social VR
experiences.

Inclusivity and Accessibility:

Current Technologies: Games can now be customised with features and controls that
make them more accessible to players with disabilities.

Emerging Technologies: More inclusive gaming experiences are made possible by

haptic feedback, AI-driven voice recognition, and eye-tracking technologies.

Environmental Impact: Modern Technologies: There are worries over how the
manufacturing and energy use of gaming devices may affect the environment.

Emerging Technologies: Green hardware designs, data centres powered by

renewable energy, and sustainable gaming activities all address environmental
issues.

Tools for Game Design and Development:

Current Technologies: Developers can use strong tools thanks to game engines
like Unity and Unreal Engine.
Emerging Technologies: Cloud-based development platforms that facilitate
collaboration and AI-powered game design assistants simplify the game production
process.

Data Analytics and Personalization:

Data Analytics and Personalization:

Current Technologies: Game companies use player data for targeted marketing and
game analytics.

Emerging Technologies: Predictive analytics and AI-driven personalization create

tailored gaming experiences based on player behaviour and preferences.

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Current social and technology trends in computer

gaming
Dominance of Mobile Gaming:

●​ Social Aspect: Multiplayer games and social media integration are only two
examples of the social characteristics that make mobile games so popular.
Global gaming communities have been established by titles like Among Us
and Fortnite.

●​ Technology Aspect: As mobile devices get stronger, better gaming

experiences are made possible. Playing games of console and PC quality on
mobile devices is also made feasible by cloud gaming services.

●​ Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR):

●​ Social Aspect: Social connections in virtual realms are being promoted by

VR and AR technology. Social VR systems enable users to engage in
immersive interactions with other users.
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●​ Technology: Virtual reality (VR) headsets are getting more sophisticated and
reasonably priced, providing more lifelike and immersive experiences.

●​ Esports and live streaming:

●​ Social Aspect: Gamers can broadcast their games, engage with spectators,
and create communities through live streaming services like Twitch and
YouTube Gaming.

●​ Technology Aspect: The live streaming experience has been improved by

lower latency brought forth by faster internet speeds and better streaming
technology. Esports are still expanding, and professional leagues and
competitions are becoming more well-known.

●​ Cross-Platform Gaming: Social Aspect: Cross-platform gaming promotes

bigger and more varied gaming communities by enabling users on various
devices to play together.

●​ Technology: Players may interact in the same virtual worlds on consoles,

PCs, and mobile devices thanks to the smooth cross-platform experiences
that game developers are producing.

●​ Services for Subscription Games:

 ●​ Social Aspect: By providing gamers with access to a vast array of games,
subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Now promote
social sharing and multiplayer gaming.

●​ Technology: Smooth game streaming and downloads are made possible by

cloud gaming and high-speed internet, which contributes to the viability and
popularity of these subscription services.

●​ User-Generated work and Modding:

●​ Social Aspect: Players can produce and distribute their own work through
games that support modding and user-generated content (UGC) platforms,
which promotes artistic communities.

●​ Technology Aspect: Players can develop custom levels, mods, and other
content more easily with the help of user-friendly game engines and
platforms, which promotes community engagement.

●​ Social Impact and Gamification Games:

●​ Social Aspect: Gamification techniques are used to increase user motivation
and engagement in a variety of non-gaming contexts, including education and
fitness.
●​ Technology Aspect: Gamification components are used by wearable tech
and mobile apps to stimulate behaviour change and advance social agendas.

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Examples of current and emerging technologies

and the requirements of game players and the
game industry.
●​ Technology: Ray tracing is a graphics technique that makes game lighting
and reflections more lifelike.

●​ Player Requirement: In games, players seek environments that are vivid and
visually appealing.

●​ Benefit to the Industry: Improved graphics improve player experience by

increasing the allure and fun of games.
 ●​ Technology's fifth generation of mobile networks, or 5G, offers quicker and
more reliable internet connections.
●​ Player Requirement: Players need lag-free, flawless online multiplayer
experiences.
●​ Industry Benefit: Multiplayer features and fluid online gaming are made
possible by dependable, fast internet.

●​ NPCs with artificial intelligence (AI):

●​ Technology: Non-player characters (NPCs) with artificial intelligence (AI) can

mimic human behaviour in video games.

●​ Player Requirement: In single-player games, players desire realistic and

difficult opponents.

●​ Industry Benefit: AI NPCs make games more compelling by offering

thoughtful and responsive opponents, which improves gameplay.

●​ Technology-wise, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)

submerge users in virtual worlds while overlaying digital features on the
physical environment.

The ideal gaming experience should be engaging and participatory for players.
Industry Benefit: Players may engage with virtual settings in novel and fascinating
ways thanks to the very immersive games made possible by VR and AR
technologies.

Cloud Gaming: Technically speaking, users may stream games online without
requiring expensive hardware thanks to cloud gaming.

Player Requirement: Gamers want to be able to play top-notch games on a variety

of platforms, such as smartphones and budget PCs.

Industry Benefit: Because users can play games on devices they already own,
cloud gaming opens up gaming to a larger audience.

Technology: Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology allow for the
creation of distinct, verifiable in-game assets.The need for genuine ownership of
in-game assets and items is a must for players.

Industry Benefit: By giving players ownership rights, blockchain technology and

NFTs enable safe in-game transactions, buying, and selling of in-game goods.
Technology: To improve game experiences, haptic feedback technology generates
tangible sensations like vibrations.

Player Need: During games, players desire greater tactile and immersive feedback.
Benefit to the Industry: Haptic feedback makes games more realistic by imitating
touch sensations, which increases gameplay engagement and lifelikeness.

Technology: To improve game experiences, haptic feedback technology generates

tangible sensations like vibrations.

Player Need: During games, players desire greater tactile and immersive feedback.
Benefit to the Industry: Haptic feedback makes games more realistic by imitating
touch sensations, which increases gameplay engagement and lifelikeness.

A comparison between different technologies in

terms of their impact.
●​ Visual Realism and Immersion:

●​ High-End Graphics Cards (Ray Tracing, High-Fidelity Graphics):

●​ Impact: Provides lifelike visuals, realistic lighting, and reflections, enhancing
overall immersion.

●​ Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR):

●​ Impact: Creates immersive environments; VR provides complete immersion,

while AR overlays digital elements onto the real world.

●​ Inclusivity and Accessibility of Games:

●​ Features for accessibility (such as customizable controls and subtitles):

●​ Impact: Promotes inclusion by guaranteeing that gamers with impairments
can experience games to the fullest.

●​ Mobile and cloud gaming platforms:

●​ Impact: Expands the gaming community by enabling games on a variety of

platforms, such as cellphones and low-end PCs.

●​ Player Engagement and Social Media Integration: Virtual Community and

Social Functionalities
 ●​ Impact: Promotes worldwide gaming communities where players may
interact, team up, and engage in competition.

●​ The live broadcast and user-generated content: Benefits: Players can

broadcast gaming, exchange stories, and produce original material, which
improves social interactions.

●​ Financial Aspects and Ownership Rights: Blockchain and NFTs: Impact:

Gives players authentic ownership of in-game assets, enabling safe
purchases, sales, and trades.

●​ Microtransactions and in-game purchases: Impact: Makes money for the

game producers by selling in-game accessories and aesthetic enhancements.

Conclusion
In this section I have learnt that the Gaming industry is actively spreading and
growing like a virus. There are many different types of methods which are used to
enhance the performance of games in this current era. I've also learnt that VR in one
of the Big things in the gaming industry.