Everyone:
Next week, we will briefly discuss the modding and bots.
For this week, there are no readings. Instead, we will go to Strikes & Spares to experience a real-life arcade.
On Tuesday, we will have the following presentations:
Matt Fabian - Minecraft
Mara + Happy - Stardew Valley
Cameron Smick - OpenAI
On Thursday, we will meet in the classroom and then leave for Strikes & Spares around 11 AM. If you need a ride, please come to class early so we can arrange a carpool, otherwise, just meet at the bowling alley.
The instructor will pay for some food, (non-alcoholic) drinks, and games, but you should bring some of your own currency as well.
For this upcoming week, you are to consider the following question:
Is there still a charm to arcades? How do these environments and games fit into the modern gaming ecosystem, especially know that we have PC games, console games, and mobile games?
Your individual reflection should provide short reviews of the games you played at the arcade along with photos or videos as evidence of your work, and ultimately answer question above.