Elias G. South Video game design EQ

Friday, January 28, 2011

ESLR Check

1. Summary of how you've been an effective learner this year.
I believe that I've been an effective learner this year because I've been doing most of my work on time. The only problems I've really had were from senior project; my service learning person is hard to get a hold of and I found out that he's actually moving to Seattle. I've been trying to stay on top of my stuff but it's too much stuff, I will try harder and make better use of my time.

2. Cite evidence from the senior project (be specific and use examples)
In my opinion, I think I've actually learned a decent amount of information from my research. I've learned stuff that I didn't really know about before like C++ programming. I've also found a program that lets you create your own mini video game (not super amazing) and lets you play it on a computer or a mobile device. Also, I found out that the video game industry is growing and there might be a lot of jobs available. 

3. What are specific ways that you can improve in this ESLR during second semester?
There are ways I can improve my ESLR during next semester. I can keep track of due dates more often. And use my time wisely to complete everything that is important and due soon. I also think I should ask questions whenever I need help, in both, senior project and core subjects. 

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Interview 3 Questions

1. What elements in a game do you think are most important? (example: graphics, etc.)
2. Is it difficult to get a spot in the video game industry?
3. What kind of video games are the most difficult to create?
4. Who or what inspired you to take the path toward this career?
5. Asking for your opinion, what video games are very successful and why?
6. What video game genre seems to be the one that is most played? Why?
7. Is a perfect AI hard to accomplish in a video game?
8. Is creating a video game time consuming? Any tips?
9. What task is the most difficult to accomplish?
10. Are some video games made to attract certain people? Or age group?