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…
Being a student often means working with others. You might have group projects, study sessions, or meetings with a professor or advisor. You will find a similar experience outside of school, when you enter the workforce as well. I typically worked in groups, that sometimes were so large, we had groups of groups. Working with…
Imagine trying to read a long book if every single word was just one big block of text. It would be really hard, right? Your calendar can be like that if you only ever see one event at a time, or even one day at a time. Digital calendars offer different views that let you…
Think about your weekly schedule. Do you have classes that meet at the same time every Monday, or maybe every Monday and Wednesday? Maybe a regular team practice every Tuesday? Or a weekly meeting for a club? These are what we call recurring events. They happen over and over again, following a pattern. Instead of…
