Video Games
Video and computer games are a lot of fun to play, but do you know how much work goes into making them? From designing the different levels and environments to programming how players will maneuver through the game, there is a lot to consider!
This video game development area will show you a lot of the different aspects of computer and videos games and will teach you the basics of how to develop your own games. You’ll be amazed at how easy it can be once you know the basics!
There are all kinds of games out there! Even if you aren’t into playing games, there are a lot of ways that games can be used to help explain complex ideas or to help solve scientific mysteries. Games are even starting to be used by researchers to find out how people think and how the world around us works.
We have included a bunch of cool articles and videos that will explain how gaming is being used and give you an insider perspective into how games are created. Once you understand a little more about what goes into game development, check out some of our activities and create your own games!
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Articles
From the Land of Angry Birds, a Mobile Game Maker Lifts Off
Are you a fan of the game Angry Bird and Bad Piggies? Well from the country that produced the companies for these games, anot...
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Events
Video Game Design Camp
Does your child enjoy video games? Want them to design their own? Well, here is their chance! Come to this camp to learn the ...
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Activities
Design a Cell Phone
Ever wanted to design your own cell phone? Now is your chance to help an engineering director design and manufacture a cell ...
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Cool Jobs
Danelle Cline, Software Engineer with Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Are you avoiding software engineering because you don't want to sit in an office all day? Danelle Cline, Software Engineer f...

