Week-5 Tech seminar Gaming Technology

Summary

The speaker discusses the evolution of gaming technology from early arcade games to modern high-resolution experiences requiring powerful PCs. They highlight the advancements in graphics and the integration of real actors into games, like in 'Game of Thrones.' The speaker also touches on the educational potential of gaming and its ability to generate income through streaming and blockchain technology. However, they caution about the addictive nature of gaming and suggest using Linux to curb addiction. Lastly, they mention the exciting prospects of AR and VR in gaming.

Takeaways

• 🕹️ The evolution of gaming technology started with arcade games in the 1970s and has advanced to high-end PC games requiring powerful hardware.
• 🏠 Early gaming was not accessible at home, requiring visits to arcade shops, contrasting with today's gaming which is often high-resolution and graphically intensive.
• 💻 The speaker's personal gaming journey began with games like 'Road Rash' and has seen a shift from pixelated graphics to realistic, high-resolution visuals.
• 🎮 Modern games often feature characters modeled after famous actors, blurring the lines between virtual and real-life personas in gaming.
• 📈 The size of games has significantly increased over the years, with some modern games requiring over 100 GB of storage.
• 🏎️ The speaker particularly appreciates 'GT5' for its enduring popularity despite being released a decade ago.
• 📚 Gaming technology can be utilized for educational purposes, integrating systems into schools and using tablets or iPads for teaching.
• 💰 The gaming industry offers monetization opportunities through streaming services and game reviews, as well as integrating blockchain technology for virtual currency.
• 🔄 The potential downside of gaming is its addictive nature; the speaker suggests switching to Linux to curb gaming addiction.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Balancing gaming with family time and other activities is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• 🤖 The integration of AR and VR technologies in gaming is a significant advancement, offering immersive experiences as seen in VR theme parks.

Q & A

What was the speaker's initial interest in gaming technology?

The speaker was initially interested in gaming technology because they were a game addict and are passionate about the evolution and advancements in the gaming industry.

How did the speaker transition from being a game addict to joining the tech seminar?

The speaker transitioned by recognizing the need to join BR for a better job in the gaming sector and using their passion for gaming to contribute to the tech seminar on gaming technology.

What was the first gaming experience mentioned in the script?

The first gaming experience mentioned was playing arcade games in the 1970s, where people would go to specific shops to play video games.

Why did the speaker mention the need for high-end PCs for modern games?

The speaker mentioned the need for high-end PCs because modern games have high graphics requirements, necessitating powerful systems with strong GPUs and ample RAM.

What is the speaker's current gaming setup?

The speaker's current gaming setup is an Asus ROG gaming laptop, which is designed for high-performance gaming.

How has the speaker noticed the change in gaming technology over time?

The speaker noticed the change in gaming technology by comparing early pixelated games like Road Rash to modern games with high-resolution graphics and realistic character models.

Which game did the speaker mention as an example of early gaming?

The speaker mentioned 'Road Rash' as an example of an early game where bikers race while being chased by police.

How are famous actors integrated into modern games?

Famous actors are integrated into modern games by using their likeness and motion capture to create realistic characters, enhancing the gaming experience.

What is the speaker's perspective on the size of modern games compared to early games?

The speaker noted that the size of modern games has significantly increased, from a few GBs to over 100 GBs, reflecting the advancement in graphics and content.

What is the speaker's favorite game and why?

The speaker's favorite game is GT5, which they find popular and impressive even though it was released about a decade ago.

How does the speaker view the potential of gaming technology beyond entertainment?

The speaker views gaming technology as a tool for multiple purposes, including education, stress relief, and as a source of income through streaming and reviewing games.

What is the speaker's opinion on the integration of blockchain technology in gaming?

The speaker sees the integration of blockchain technology in gaming as a positive development, allowing for the earning and exchanging of virtual coins, potentially leading to real-world financial gains.

What action did the speaker take to combat game addiction?

The speaker took the action of changing their Windows system to Linux to help combat game addiction and focus on their studies.

How does the speaker view the role of AR and VR technology in gaming?

The speaker views AR and VR technology as an exciting advancement in gaming, providing immersive experiences that can be used for entertainment and possibly education.

What is the speaker's final advice regarding gaming?

The speaker advises that while gaming can be beneficial for stress relief and income generation, it's important to manage time wisely, spend time with family, and not become overly addicted.

Outlines

00:00

🕹️ Evolution of Gaming Technology

The speaker discusses their personal journey from being a game addict to focusing on the gaming industry for a better career. They trace the history of gaming back to the 1970s, highlighting the transition from arcade games to high-end PC games requiring powerful hardware. The evolution of game graphics is emphasized, from pixelated views to high-resolution realism, with characters modeled after famous actors. The speaker also mentions the increasing size of games, from a few GBs to over 100 GBs, and their favorite game, GT5, as an example of enduring popularity.

05:00

💰 Opportunities and Risks in Modern Gaming

The speaker explores the financial opportunities in gaming, such as streaming on platforms like YouTube and reviewing games. They touch on the integration of blockchain technology in gaming, allowing players to earn virtual coins that can be exchanged for real currency. However, they caution about the addictive nature of gaming and share their personal strategy of switching from Windows to Linux to curb addiction. The speaker also discusses the potential of AR and VR technologies in gaming, describing a recent experience at a coaching center where people were immersed in VR gaming. They conclude by advocating for a balanced approach to gaming as a form of stress relief.

Keywords

💡Game Technology

Game Technology refers to the various tools, systems, and methods used in the development and playing of video games. It's central to the video's theme, as the speaker discusses the evolution of gaming from arcade games to high-end PC games. The script mentions how advancements in game technology have led to more realistic graphics and complex gameplay.

💡Arcade Games

Arcade Games are video games that were typically found in public spaces like arcades, where players would pay to play. They are mentioned in the script as the early form of gaming from the 1970s, which were the precursor to home gaming systems and represent the initial phase of the gaming industry's evolution.

💡High-End PC

A High-End PC refers to a personal computer with superior specifications, such as a powerful graphics card and substantial RAM, capable of running resource-intensive applications like modern games. The speaker uses this term to contrast the capabilities of older systems with those required for today's high-resolution, graphically intensive games.

💡Gaming PC/Laptop

A Gaming PC or Laptop is a computer specifically designed to handle the demands of modern video games, with features like high-performance processors and dedicated graphics cards. The script mentions the speaker's own gaming laptop, a product from Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers), illustrating the personal aspect of gaming technology.

💡Game Development

Game Development is the process of creating a video game, which involves designing, programming, and producing the game's content. The script discusses how the speaker noticed changes in game development technology over time, leading to improvements in game graphics and interactivity.

💡Pixel View

Pixel View refers to the visual representation of a game using pixels, the smallest unit of a digital image. The script contrasts early games' pixelated graphics with the high-resolution graphics of modern games, highlighting the technological advancements in gaming visuals.

💡High Resolution

High Resolution in the context of gaming refers to the clarity and detail of the game's graphics, achieved by increasing the number of pixels displayed. The speaker notes the transition from pixelated views to high-resolution graphics, which has made characters in games appear more lifelike.

💡Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is a popular television series known for its complex characters and storytelling. The script mentions it as an example of how real-life actors are now represented in games, blurring the lines between virtual and real characters and enhancing the gaming experience.

💡Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Technology is a decentralized digital ledger system that allows for secure transactions across a network. In the script, the speaker discusses how gaming is now incorporating blockchain, allowing for the earning and trading of virtual currencies within games, which can be exchanged for real-world value.

💡Gaming Addiction

Gaming Addiction refers to the compulsive or addictive use of video games, which can interfere with a person's daily life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about overcoming gaming addiction by switching from a Windows to a Linux system, emphasizing the importance of balance in gaming.

💡AR and VR Technology

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are technologies that enhance or create simulated environments. The script mentions the use of AR and VR in gaming, providing immersive experiences where players can interact with virtual worlds, as seen in the example of people using VR headsets in a coaching center.

Highlights

Introduction to the seminar on game technology, reflecting the speaker's personal interest and journey from being a game addict to joining the tech industry.

Historical context of gaming starting from the early 1970s with arcade games in shops, emphasizing the absence of home gaming at the time.

The evolution of gaming from arcade to high-end PC games requiring powerful graphics cards and substantial RAM.

Personal anecdote about the speaker's gaming PC, an Asus ROG laptop, and its limitations with current high-resolution games.

Discussion on the advancements in game development, including high-resolution graphics and the realistic portrayal of characters.

Inclusion of famous actors in games, enhancing realism and player engagement.

The speaker's experience with the game 'Road Rash' and the evolution from pixelated graphics to high-resolution gaming.

Observation of increasing game sizes, from a few GBs to over 100 GBs, reflecting technological growth and storage requirements.

Highlighting 'GT5' as a popular game that has stood the test of time, released a decade ago but still relevant.

Gaming technology's potential for multiple purposes, including education and earning money through streaming services.

The integration of blockchain technology in gaming, allowing for earning virtual coins and their exchange in cryptocurrency markets.

The dual nature of gaming as both a potential source of income and a risk for addiction.

Personal strategy to combat game addiction by switching from Windows to Linux, limiting gaming options.

The importance of balancing gaming with family time and other responsibilities.

The growing use of AR and VR technologies in gaming, offering immersive experiences.

Anecdote about witnessing people using VR headsets in a coaching center, simulating roller coaster rides.

Final thoughts on the importance of gaming as a stress-reliever and part of the technological world, encouraging improvement in the gaming industry.

Transcripts

hi there as for my week five task today

I have selected game technology gaming

technology as my week five tech seminar

topic so I really interested to talk

about more about stuff because I also a

game add addictor

before why why I now change because I

need to join here in BR to have a better

job in this it sector also at the same

time uh I sorry uh let's come to the

point that let's start with the section

uh I want to really uh talk about more

about this stuff how the game starts the

this game gaming comes the first in your

mind is that it's from the early 1970s

actually the 1970s these kind of games

is mostly arcade games we go to a

particular shop like we now we see as a

like photoshot shop or Cafe

so there is arade shop so we can go over

there and play games no there and that

at that time there is no particular

gaming in our home also so as a children

as a people no Adry There's No Limit all

go to this arcade and play this video

game Sorry over there also I need to say

that but present these games are really

really good when I say that

why I say like that because these games

are very highend PC because it's only

works in highend PC like the system with

maximum of maximum amount of graphics

card also maximum amount of this Ram

also uh like when my system also is a

gaming PC so gaming laptop it's it's a

called Asus staff gaming particular name

for that so but uh present games are not

supported or not not longer supported on

my system because present games are

really good one it's got high graphics

my laptop cannot support it also

now the game devopment in the sense by

technology I need to say that uh how I

really uh change these notice these

changes in gaming technology while I am

started to play games called first I

really played uh sorry not ready first I

played the game called Road Rash so

there's a game that uh

a road rash between the police and

office police officers and bikers so

bikers race race each other but police

will be chasing over them not over

chasing behind sorry behind them so main

task is we need to ring the race but

this is kind of some kind of pixel view

but now the pixel view is high high

resolution the gaming also get got high

resolution so we cannot see the is it

actual person or actual actor or actual

character in the game also so in in this

gaming also we character introduced as

famous actor they introduced the game

the perfect shape of the real time

famous actors also like I see this main

character from this series called the

sorry for using the f words

yeah main character in the series called

Game of Thrones also famous box box

boxer also some other actors also I have

seen lot of actually there are so many

list of games that I play actually what

I meant is sorry I changed the topic

there come to the point where I stop so

when how I Rec look when I go through

this stuff and all each section or each

year I changes in the games I see

changes in the games as long as also the

games data or the size of the games are

also increasing on my system like early

uh when I install a game it only take

about 1 GB or 2 GB or 5 GB but the

present games are really high volum it's

around 100 GB 160 GB and but the game

really I like the most is

that uh GT5 for me it's actually present

also is a popular it's a released about

a decade

ago

actually sorry for using actually

repeating actually my persective this

gaming technology is really good one we

can use you can use it for multiple

purpose we can really make the money at

the same time uh we can create education

not create education we can educate the

uh these teenagers or any kind of

children on the system we can implement

the system in the school and also we can

sayell like by in by they uses different

kind of applications or games to teach

the students on their tablet

tablets in the sense this iPad

also okay uh that's what I want to say

uh so gaming is a really good one you

can make the money by like streaming the

services streaming the game on the

system on the YouTube also also with a

good game play so you you can really uh

you can really give out the review about

this gaming

also but

uh all the nowadays gaming also is

combined this blockchain technology so

there's a coins that we can uh gather

some coins that's the K system also that

coin can be this uh introduced in this

bance system or into the Bitcoin world

so we can transfer the exchanges coins

to that system also we can make money so

it's a really good one the gaming and

plus this blockchain techology and all

is a really good one so actually what

uh but gaming is not too good actually

it can be also very addictive also so

sometimes uh order to do uh remove get

rid of that you need to take actions

like me you need to change your Windows

system to Linux so H in order to I need

to study in here in broam I change my

Windows system to

Linux uh at the same time uh so my one

moral or sorry my point is that you can

create lot of money from this B gaming

or you can also can get addicted to this

so

it it all is depend on you how you how

you manage all the section first you

need to find to some spend a time with

your family members not focusing not too

too much on this game anyway thank you

have a nice day I this is what I sorry

before that I need to include one more

point now the gaming technology they are

using more on this AR and VR technology

I didn't even use this app pro AIS cting

in India it's about three lakh I not

that uh brid to pay by that something

that kind of technology so I think it's

a really good one to play games in this

V VR and AR technology type of

consoles uh I need to try it when I get

a good job cons

but in my perspective this AR and VR is

really good one also when I go to last

time last night I went to this for

allall in this coaching there I see

people used to wear this VR headset and

playing games all the system they really

riding on this called roller roller

coaster so I want to say this you knowed

to guys that really gaming is very good

one this technological world we need to

improve one so gaming is not it's a part

of side we need to some spend some time

on that gaming system in order to

release our

stress so anyway thank you have a nice

day