This semester I’m teaching a course on Intro to Game Engines. While yes, the course is mostly about game engines, there is another component to it. we started with what do all games have in common. Then we talked about the importance of rules, and if you don’t have rules you can make a game….
Using GameMaker for learning about 2D game engines is an excellent choice for several key reasons, focusing on its ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and robust capabilities. It’s a tool that effectively balances accessibility for newcomers with enough power to create professional-quality games. Ease of Use Its simple and focused user interface is less overwhelming than…
This video provides an introduction to Microsoft OneNote and its core features, structured as a guide for new users. Part 1: Understanding the OneNote Structure Part 2: Navigating the App and Creating Content Part 3: Inserting Different Types of Content Part 4: Utilizing Templates and Sharing Glossary of Key Terms Notes and Step-by-Step Guide to…
In this course we’re looking at Game Engines for video games. Let’s look at what a game engine does, and how it connects to the common game elements. What a Game Engine Does A game engine is the software framework that provides the tools, systems, and infrastructure needed to build and run a game. It…
While the mechanics, setting, and scale of games can vary widely, most game systems share a set of core components that help define how the game is played, tracked, and concluded. Understanding these elements can help designers build intuitive, balanced, and engaging experiences. This is true no matter the genre. While not every game may…
So often people think of games they only think of their favorite game type, or couple of types of games. While having a specialized knowledge of a game type is helpful, especially if you will be working on developing that type of game, it is helpful to know about other types of games. Whether it…
Introduction: Understanding Game Engines A game engine is the software framework that developers use to create video games. It provides tools for rendering graphics, handling user input, managing audio, controlling physics, and much more. Without a game engine, developers would need to build all these systems from scratch, which would take a significant amount of…
What Is Word Processing? Think about how you put your thoughts down on paper. Maybe you write a story, a school report, or even a letter. For a long time, people used typewriters or wrote by hand. If you made a mistake, you had to start over or use messy correction fluid. Then, computers came…
