Evolution of Game Design: 2010 to present

Let's delve into the consoles of the eighth and ninth generations and explore the advancements in computer gaming and related technologies 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. Join us as we witness the decline of physical game media in favor of digital downloads, embrace the emerging virtual reality (VR) gaming sector, and recognize the rise of esports as a major commercial enterprise. With this online course, you will discover the significance of independent video games in gaming history and their relevance to the industry's evolution. You will also explore the evolution of handheld, mobile, and social media games, along with the transformative impact of micro consoles on the gaming landscape. Finally, you will uncover the resurgence of experimentation with mixed and virtual reality technology, immersing yourself in the future of gaming. After all, what could be better than playing a video game—other than living inside one? Topics covered include: T he end of generations I ndependent games M obile games, social games, microconsoles and mixed reality 3b:T

• Explore the groundbreaking advances in computer gaming and related technologies and witness their profound impact on the industry.
• Discover the defining features and blockbuster game releases of the eighth- and ninth-generation consoles, immersing yourself in the latest gaming experiences.
• Uncover the pivotal role of independent games in shaping video game history and grasp their enduring significance to the industry's evolution.
• Dive into the transformative evolution of gaming on mobile devices and social media and seize the opportunity to understand how microconsoles have revolutionized the gaming landscape.
• Embrace the future of gaming by delving into the development of mixed reality technologies and envision how they might revolutionize the way we play and experience games.