Presented By: Mr.

Praveen Perera

Introduction To 2D Gaming

2D gaming was first introduced in the 1970s. Due to technical limitations, platform games were single perspective, normally viewed from top or side. The first successful 2D computer game was Pong for the Atari, created in 1972 by Atari. Pong is a first generation video game. First generation was between 1972 and 1977, we are now in the eighth generation. 2d gaming began to get famous in the fourth generation.

2D GAMES
Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's Island Super Metroid and Donkey Kong Country.

Introduction to 3D Gaming
the release of new hardware caused players' attention to gradually shift away from traditional 2D genres. 3d gaming began in the fifth generation. Between 1993 to 2006. The term 3D Platform usually refers to games that feature game play in three dimensions and polygonal 3D graphics. To create this, 2d graphics and an isometric perspective were used.

3D GAMES

The first proper 3d game was virtual boy by Nintendo. Due to less sales of it Nintendo introduced the Nintendo 64. Some other games which were developed were super Mario, Golden Eye 007, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time or Virtual Fighter.

VIDEO GAMING 1987-1996 Fourth Generation Era

From 1987 to 1996

16-bit Era The fourth generation of games consoles began on October 30, 1987 with the Japanese release of the PC Engine known as the TurboGrafx-16 in North America..

32-bit Era The fifth-generation, also known as the 32 bit era refers to the computer and video games, video game consoles, and video game handhelds available at stores.

true 3D Game Console

TIMELINE: 1986 1990

Chiller was the first video game to ever feature blood or gore. Released in 1986 on arcade machines. First ever system to play games from CDs :

16-bit system

32-bit system was introduced. The PlayStation was the first games console ever to sell over 100 million units.

TIMELINE: 1991 1996

Transition of 2D graphics to that of 3D UFO: Enemy Unknown (X-COM: UFO Defense) Master of Orion Myst Doom

VIDEO GAMING 1996 2003 Fifth and Sixth Generations

TIMELINE: 1996 - 2003

64-bit and 128 bit systems Internet support via its built-in modem for online playing 8-bit Systems Xbox Live Equipments to interact with on-screen games

TIMELINE: 1996 - 2003

Metal Gear Solid StarCraft Thief - The Dark Project

VIDEO GAMING 2004 2012 Present

Gaming Consolers
Sonys portable gaming device PSP(PlayStation Portable) PlayStation 3 releases with unique features Later on Xbox releases new technology called Kinetic which enables user full body play.

Rise of Mobile Devices

Apple and Android releases games for their smartphones. Both apple and android platforms releases games such as: Temple Run, Doodle Jump, Fruit Ninja

Computer Gaming Development

Releasing high performance graphics cards such as: NVidia GeForce 6 series and ATI Radeon 300 respectively Improvement in computer hardware : Rams and processors

Computer Gaming Development

Development of gaming engines Increased level of realism in computer gaming Optimize graphic cards for 3D gaming for experience

Gaming genres that are popular

First/Third person shooter Action-Adventure Role-Playing Racing Strategy Music which is recently introduced.

Popular Games

First person shooter - Call of duty, Far-cry, Half-life 2, Action adventure - Grand theft auto, Mafia Role-playing - Fable, dragon age ,Mass Effect Racing games - Need for Speed, Dirt Strategy Games - War craft, Red Alert, The Sims

Multiplayer & Online gaming experience

Release of games: Doom 3, Counter-Strike, War craft People can play games online with their friends Online games :Barn Buddy, Farm vile, mafia wars. Gaming has become a profession: The Cyber athlete Professional League (CPL).

Future of Video Gaming

The future tends to change according to Categories Social Aspects Technology

Future Categories/ Genera

Action Action-Adventure Adventure Strategy Simulation Other

Social Aspects of future gaming

Age groups involved & parents awareness Entertainment & Addictions ESRB Rating system (Entertainment Software Rating Board) Rules & Regulations directed from the Governments.

Technology for Future Gaming

Xbox PlayStation Wii iPhone Android

Conclusion
Both 2D and 3D games are evolving day by day.
Different technological equipments are introduced. Different categories of gaming have evolved.

Future of this industry is resourceful.

Awareness is also high. Imagination is the limit.

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