GAME 224 History of Games: Twentieth Century
The creation and evolution of video games in the 20th century: We will examine the origin and development of digital games and their technology. Study begins with the World War II era and the invention of the electronic computing machine, continues with the early uses of electronics in games, the emergence of digital media in everyday life, the placement of powerful game computers in the home, and the creation and advances of the early internet. Key games are analyzed in terms of social, cultural, and economic impact. Prerequisites; WRIT 113, First-Year Academic Writing; GAME 101, Game Design Fundamentals