Evolution of Game Design: 1990 to the late 2000s

Uncover the technological advancements of the early 1990s and delve into the development of fourth- and fifth-generation video game consoles with this online course from LaSalle College’s Vancouver campus, crowned the #1 undergraduate school in Canada for video game design by the Princeton Review 10 years in a row. You will also explore the rise of iconic corporate video game mascots during this era. Your journey will then conclude with an in-depth look at the sixth- and seventh-generation gaming consoles. Topics covered include: M ascot wars A new dimension A changing of the guard T he dawn of high definition

• Discover how rapid technological advancements influenced the next generation of consoles and reshaped the history of gaming.
• Explore the design features and development of game consoles across the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh generations.
• Understand how the legal challenges that plagued the video game industry during this period shaped the future of gaming.