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Understanding Games: Episode 1

Created by: avatar for pixelate pixelate

Game Description (Game published on 2007-01-29)

Episode 1 is the first of four games explaining the basic concepts of video games. It deals with rules, interactivity, representation and simulation in games.
Please note that you’ll need the Flash 9 plug-in!
For more information on computer game theory and game design have a look at the recommended readings.

Game Instructions:

Follow the in-game instructions of your hosts Bub and Bob. You can skip the text using the space key. Click on the equalizer in the top right to mute sound/music.

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jzthebomb Levelbug4 May. 11, 2008

Interesting, but only here for the badge.

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tencotyler6 Levelbug2 May. 10, 2008

i like the changes in this game but this game beats 2 and 3

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oliman250 Levelbug2 May. 10, 2008

this is good,but 4 episodes,wow!5/5

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XWoWPlayerX Levelbug3 May. 10, 2008

mehehe 1 badge and 5 points for nothing 100000/5

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sorakey Levelbug6 May. 09, 2008

this is an awesome game! 5/5!

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linkmeanie Levelbug4 May. 09, 2008

man cool as 4.5/5

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Buttons Levelbug4 May. 08, 2008

Awr, it didn’t let me make my happy face. I ment :)

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Buttons Levelbug4 May. 08, 2008

Sweet idea! Not entirely friendly to those who are super tired and have blurred vision and cant read because they worked overtime! (don’t worry, didn’t affect my vote). _ 4/5

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kbacon2 Levelbug4 May. 07, 2008

Great idea, like an interactive game design class

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KaXaSA Levelbug8 May. 07, 2008

nice :-), very interesting

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