Development of the Video Game Industry

Video Game Industry

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
P1 Discuss the historic development of the video games industry.............................................3
P2 Assess technological innovations within the games industry................................................3
P3 Discuss the way that society, culture, technology and economy inform video game
development................................................................................................................................4
P4 Analyse the relationships between audience expectations and product development in the
video games industry...................................................................................................................5
P5 Examine the way that culture, technology and society inform the design of a specific game
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P6 Evaluate the relationship between video game promotion and social and cultural context. .6
P7 Prepare a presentation of research, analysis and conclusion.................................................7
P8 Deliver a presentation that articulates theories and practices of contemporary games
development................................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................................9
Books and Journal ......................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
The report highlights upon the emergence as well as the development of gaming industry.
It details about the historical aspect as well as the contemporary aspect in context to the growth
and development of video game industry all across the globe (Chaminade, Martin and
McKeever, 2020). It also focuses upon the factors that have contributed in the success of the
industry such as technology, society, culture , economics etc. and the audience response to the
respective industry.
P1 Discuss the historic development of the video games industry
Video game industry can be considered as one of the most developed in dusty that has
seen major advancements lately. The video game industry started emerging in year 1970. The
first and foremost video game that came into existence was named as Computer Space. The
respective game for designed and developed by the Nutting Associates in the year 1971. After
the development of the first video game, various organisation also got influenced by the same
and started working on their video games programs as well. With the efforts and deamination of
Atari, PONG was developed which was one of a kind in the video game industry. Th respective
video game was also formulated by the same individuals who was a part in the development to
the first video game that came into the existence. In 1983, the video game industry got really hit
by the massive loss and was on the verge of getting collapsed. In these challenging times,
Nintendo came as saviour for the video game industry with the implementation of reliable and
very strict program in relation with the quality control (Bulut, 2020). The respective game
became a success and the industry started experiencing hike in its growth and development.
Since then, there have been highs and lows but the video game industry have always emerged as
a strong and powerful industry.
P2 Assess technological innovations within the games industry
 Technological advancement and innovations has provided a major contribution in the
growth and expansion of video game industry at a global level. Few of the elements of
technological innovations that have enhanced the operations of the video game industry
are as follows :-
 The initial video games were formulated with the help of 2D graphics. The emergence of
3D graphics in the video game industry led the development of games that help the