Making 2D
Are games with 2D computer graphics thing of the past?
No, these cartoon-like games are making a surprise comeback
Were in the 1970s - 1980s consoles to play faivourite 2D games in the comfort of own home?
No, there weren't
When did programmers begin developing games with 3D computer graphics?
In the 1980s and 90s
Why desighners were looking for games that could be played on smartphones?
They became must-have gadget for the new millenium
What do you need to create 2D games?
You need to know how to code
How did the character called in the shooter game or bounced around in platform games?
Space invaders, Donkey Kong or Mario Bros
How these games were?
They were more realistic than games with 2D images
Were 2D games more expensive than 3D games?
No, they weren't
What computer programmers must to do?
Write a series of commands that computers can understand
What do the characters do in these games?
Run left or right across the screen leaping from one platform to the next
What did 3D games allow the players?
More freedom to explore the virtual world
What game was the first game to reach 1 billion downloads in 2012?
Angry Birds
Why do they use code?
To create the characters and program them to interact
what was Mario in Mario Bros?
Courageous plumber
Why did PlayStation and XBox use all the power of new technology?
To create open world games with immersive gameplay?
Why is Angry Birds so popular today?
It has been downloaded over 3 billion times
What early 2D characters were made from?
a few pixels - small squares that were combined to create a simplistic-looking character
What games did capture the imagination of a whole generation of gamers?
The arcade video games
Why do games come with tutorials?
To take the player through the increasingly complicated controllers
How are 2D consoles sold?
As collector's items