1 Introduction 1.1 Background In the past, game development didn’t not require professionals, but only required hardwire components in a dedicated box which was designed by an electrical engineer. Later the microprocessors were utilized at a low cost in the creation of games, which enabled multiple games to be run in programmable hardware platforms, motherboards for arcade machines and consoles that consisted of cartridges (Keith, 2010). 1.2 Problem Background Development methodologies were not used or followed in the early dawn of game development. But as the ways and methods developed throughout a period of time, the simple method of game development restricted a lone programmer from developing a game and required many assistance from a lot of professions which complicated the simple procedure. This also increased the cost in developing the software and its graphic production. The 2012 CHAOS report stated by The Standish Group International(2013) represents an increase in “39% of all projects succeeding; 43% were challenged; and 18% failed”. In comparison of the previous year’s report, the CHAOS report indicates a rapid increase in the areas of succeeding, challenged and failed as illustrated in Figure 1: CHAOS Resolution. Figure 1: CHAOS Resolution Source: The Standish Group International(2013) Figure 2: Project Resolution Results from CHAOS Research for Years 2004 to 2012 Source: The Standish Group International(2013) The time overruns from the CHAOS research for the year 2004 to 2012 has displayed 71% in 2010 and noted to have an increase by 74% in 2012 as displayed in Figure 3: Time Overruns from CHAOS Research for the Years 2004 to 2012. Figure 3: Time Overruns from CHAOS Research fo... ... middle of paper ... ...ations which the team can easily re-evaluate and redirect if not proven. 3.5 Proposed Methodology Figure 7: The Process of Game Development in Scrum Methodology. Source: Keith(2010) Figure 8: The Process of Game Development in Scrum Methodology Source: Keith(2010) One of the main advantages from following agile methodologies such as scrum is that the performance of the team can be monitored at each iteration. As Figure 7 & Figure 8 the features that are committed are mapped and judged to be achievable (Keith, 2010). Timeboxing which is identified as one of the major features in the Scrum methodology aids in as stated by Keith(2010) “delivers value on a regular basis and enables stakeholders and developers to synchronize and microsteer the project as value emerges.” The best known example of timeboxing is sprints. .
Agile project management is an iterative approach to the planning and monitoring of project processes. Agile projects are conducted in smaller tranches called iterations with each of these iterations closely reviewed and critiqued by the project team (employees, representatives of the clients etc.). The knowledge gained from this process is then used to ascertain the next steps of the
Kent, S. (2001). The Ultimate History of Video Games. New York City, New York: Three Rivers Press.
Nearly everyone likes to play console video games, whether the console is the Nintendo Entertainment System, the Sega Genesis, or the Sony PlayStation. But consoles break down, and the popularity of personal computers gave way to a special category of software called emulators, such as Nesten for the NES, KGen for the Genesis, or bleem! for the PlayStation. Emulators were not created to play video games; in fact, according to the Random House Webster’s College Dictionary, emulation means either “to imitate the functions of (another computer system) by means of software” or “to replace (software) with hardware to perform the same task” (429).
Video games started as arcade machines with simple graphics and even simpler stories, soon evolving into home gaming with The Magnavox Odyssey, the world’s first home-gaming console. It invaded living rooms in 1972, selling 300,000 units. Since then there has been many consoles and games released, some have been huge commercial successes which
There is a lot of lines of code in video games. There are teams of people who work on games now.
Video games have come a long way. They have evolved from the simple game of Pong into a complex, multi-platform, multi-genre, multi-billion dollar industry.
Scrum is basically a framework for agile development. Scrum is a process that is used most of the time during complex projects in software development. It is also a simple yet affective way to manage work. The strategy in Scrum is to divide members into a team and have them work together to achieve a common goal or project. Scrum provokes communication between the members of the teams. This communication is imperative to the success of the project.
Owning a gaming computer is one of the best investments a person can make in their life. Having a gaming computer can greatly influence one’s entertainment ranges and personal hobbies. Every gamer or anyone who occasionally games should have a gaming computer instead of a gaming console. A gaming console only provides people with basic programs and simple user interface while a gaming computer can be used for any needs one need. A gaming computer is one’s own cable box but better. Having a gaming computer you can have it fully customized to fit whatever theme you would like it to fit, can run many programs and other applications faster than a console, and can be loaded with a plethora of multiple useful programs one can use.
Presently, video games aren’t merely toys that negatively influence the youth. They have become an alternative means for people to learn and train for work. Games teach values and essential information, and motivate its players to achieve goals. Soldiers and doctors benefit from video games as well. The collaboration of game developers and educators helps improve the quality of educational games. At present, as technology progresses, one can truly see that video games have become an important factor in learning.
The video game industry frequently connotes and restricts itself to the hotbed of console gaming. However, this segment, while quite large, fails to accurately represent the gaming industry’s economic, social, and interactive structure. And the game (or gaming) industry refers all to often to gambling rings. Thus, the “industry of games,” as a collection of interactive media, provides a more robust, inclusive notion of play that transcends platforms, roots of origin, and digital versus non-digital spaces. Analyzing the industry of games from past to future, with significant consideration given to present challenges faced therein, requires a holistic view of history and a critical evaluation of scholars’ and developers’ commentary on games as a whole.
American educational philosopher John Dewey once said, “ Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” Education is the foundation of a permanent lifestyle. Parents should desire for their children to have educational stability to build upon. Any concerned parent should want nothing but the best for their child as they are well aware of the new forms of child entertainment. Since the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, children in the United States have become subject to a new type of entertainment: video gaming (Nickson, 2010). Video games have become a big part of the average American household. Parents have begun to wonder how video games are affecting their children’s lifestyles.
...creased project value generation” and subsequently enhanced productivity. When time management is organized in a way to exploit the risk opportunities identified in the early project phase, increased productivity can result.
Most of the software development projects change just during the development is in process. This is the reason that agile methodology is best for these projects. There is a room for change in them. Software developers follow these methods and this is the reason that they have further modified these methods according to the different types of projects they confront in their development time.
Using this you can keep keen eye on activities that trigger start of other activities. Delay in those might lead to delay in the overall project.
Team approach shrinks a large complex issue or opportunity into several smaller parts where it can be solved in parallel. Once fall fragments into individual tasks, and are appointed for individuals to carry out assigned tasks, but where are the systems in place to keep track of the work done by the members of the team mode. This approach will allow the project manager to focus on the project as a whole and ensure that all tasks are being integrated