1. Columbus State University TSYS Department of Computer Science
Why Games? Shamim Khan
Columbus State University
TSYS Department of Computer Science

2. What is game? Many definitions of game
To us - Computer-controlled with input devices:
button/joystick combinations (arcade games),
keyboard & mouse/trackball (on a computer),
controller (console games)

3. Why people play games? Some possibilities: Entertainment Stress relief
Challenge
Killing time …

4. What’s so special about computer games?
Any game can be simulated as a computer game!
With the right combination of technology and creativity …
The possibilities are limitless

5. Why would you be interested in computer game technology?
Always wanted to build a game?
Fun way of learning computing?
Want a career with $$$...?
Use games to teach?
Just be creative?

6. Whatever reasons you have …
You are going to have fun!