Table of Contents on Video Games
1. Prerequisites
2. Introduction to Video Games
2.1 What is a Video Game?
A video game is an interactive form of entertainment that combines elements of gameplay, audiovisuals, and computer programming. It is presented as software designed to be played on electronic devices such as game consoles, computers, smartphones, or tablets. Video games can vary greatly in terms of genre, artistic style, gameplay mechanics, and the platforms on which they are available. In general, players interact with the game through controls, graphical interfaces, and sometimes virtual reality devices to accomplish objectives, solve puzzles, or simply enjoy a playful experience.
2.2 What Purposes Do Video Games Serve?
Video games are used for a variety of purposes, ranging from simple entertainment to educational and professional applications. Here are some of the most common uses of video games:
- Entertainment: The primary reason many people play video games is entertainment. Video games offer an escape, a way to relax, have fun, and socialize with other players.
- Education: Educational video games are designed to teach specific concepts, skills, or knowledge. They can be used at all levels of education, from kindergarten to university, to teach subjects such as mathematics, languages, history, science, and much more.
- Training and Simulation: Many video games are used to train and simulate real-world situations in fields such as aviation, medicine, military, sports, and even business. These games allow users to practice skills and procedures in a safe and controlled environment.
- Artistic and Narrative Exploration: Some video games are created to explore complex stories, artistic themes, or emotional experiences. These games can be considered forms of interactive art, offering players an immersive and thoughtful experience.
2.3 Warning About the Dangers of Video Games
Video games offer numerous benefits, but it is crucial to recognize and raise awareness about the potential dangers they pose. Among these risks, addiction can lead to excessive use, harming mental health and interpersonal relationships. Additionally, violent or inappropriate content can have negative impacts on behavior, especially among young people. Social isolation and physical health problems, such as a sedentary lifestyle, are also important concerns. To fully enjoy video games, it is essential to play in moderation, choose age-appropriate games, remain mindful of warnings, and take steps to play responsibly.
3. Video Games Universe
3.1 History
Historical video games focus on representing past events, specific historical periods, or famous historical figures through gameplay mechanics and narratives that are true to reality or inspired by historical facts. These games allow players to relive key moments in human history and explore authentic historical environments.
3.1.1 Neogene (23.03 Ma - 2.58 Ma)
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
Travel through prehistoric Africa and evolve your ancestors into Homo sapiens. Explore, survive, learn, and pass down knowledge in this immersive and educational adventure.
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
3.1.2 Bronze Age (3300 - 1200 BC)
Total War: Pharaoh
Explore ancient Egypt, manage a dynasty, build iconic monuments, and defend your empire.
Total War Saga: TROY
Explore the legendary antiquity of Troy, leading the Achaeans or Trojans in an epic struggle for the mythical city.
3.1.3 Classical Era (510 - 323 BC)
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Immerse yourself in ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War with Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Play as a Spartan or Athenian mercenary and explore a world rich in Greek culture, history, and mythology.
3.1.4 Hellenistic Period (323 - 31 BC)
Assassin's Creed Origins
Explore ancient Egypt under Ptolemaic rule in Assassin's Creed Origins. Play as Bayek, a Medjay protecting the people from threats. The game offers authentic immersion into the society, culture, and customs of the time, showcasing iconic monuments such as the pyramids and temples.
3.1.5 Roman Republic (509 - 27 BC)
Total War: Rome and Total War: Rome II
Explore ancient Rome with Total War Rome and Rome II. These games offer epic battles, strategic empire management, and meticulous historical attention for a captivating immersion in Roman antiquity.
3.1.6 Three Kingdoms (220 - 280 AD)
Total War: Three Kingdoms
Dive into the Three Kingdoms period of China with Total War: Three Kingdoms. The game takes place during a time of incessant wars and complex political intrigues around 220-280 AD.
3.1.7 Decline of the Roman Empire (395 - 453 AD)
Total War: Attila
Explore the fall of the Western Roman Empire with Total War: Attila. Lead factions such as the Romans, Visigoths, Huns, or Franks amidst turmoil and invasions across Europe in the 5th century AD.
3.1.8 Middle Ages (476 - 1453)
Ancestors Legacy
Explore medieval Europe with Ancestors Legacy. Choose between Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Germans, and Slavs, and lead epic battles for territorial control.
Total War: Medieval II
Explore medieval Europe with Total War: Medieval II. Choose from major powers like England, France, Spain, or the Holy Roman Empire.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Dive into medieval Europe with Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Play as Henry, a simple peasant in the Kingdom of Bohemia in the early 15th century, thrust into a world of conspiracies, wars, and power struggles after the assassination of his parents.
3.1.9 Renaissance (1300 to 1600)
Renaissance Kingdom Wars
Immerse yourself in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East of 1510, a time of war and legendary mercenaries.
3.1.10 Feudal Japan (1183 - 1868)
Total War: Shogun 2
Explore feudal Japan with Total War: Shogun 2. Lead one of the Japanese factions, like the Tokugawa, Oda, or Takeda clans, in a struggle to unify the country during the Sengoku period in the 16th century.
3.1.10 The Age of Enlightenment (1715 - 1789)
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag
Dive into the golden age of piracy with Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Play as Edward Kenway, a privateer turned pirate, and explore the turbulent Caribbean in the 18th century.
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag
Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry
Explore the Caribbean in the 18th century with Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry. Play as Adewalé, a former slave turned Assassin, and fight against slavery and oppression while exploring tropical islands.
Assassin's Creed III
Experience the American Revolution in Assassin's Creed III. Play as Connor, a young Mohawk, and fight for freedom and justice in 18th-century New World.
Total War: Empire
Experience the rise of the British Empire in the 18th century with Total War: Empire. Take command of one of the great powers of the time and lead your nation in a struggle for global dominance.
3.1.11 Atlantic Revolutions and Napoleonic Empire (1789 - 1815)
Total War: Napoleon
Immerse yourself in the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century with Total War: Napoleon. Lead the armies of major European nations like France, Great Britain, Prussia, or Russia in a battle for control of the continent.
3.1.12 Victorian Era (1837 - 1901)
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Explore Victorian-era London with Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Roam the bustling streets of London, its distinct districts, iconic landmarks, and social issues of the time.
Anno 1800
Step into the era of the Industrial Revolution with Anno 1800. Build and manage your own urban empire in the 19th century, facing the challenges and opportunities of this transformative period.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Step into the American Wild West at the turn of the 20th century with Red Dead Redemption 2. Play as Arthur Morgan, an outlaw in the Dutch van der Linde gang, as you travel across vast and varied landscapes.
3.1.13 World War I (1914 - 1918)
Battlefield 1
Experience the battlefields of World War I with Battlefield 1. Travel through various war theaters, from the muddy trenches of Western Europe to the arid deserts of the Middle East.
Isonzo
Step into the Italian frontlines of World War I with Isonzo. Command your troops through mountainous landscapes torn by war, from muddy trenches to snow-capped peaks, along the Isonzo River.
3.1.14 The Great Depression (1930 - 1939)
Mafia I
Step into 1930s America with Mafia I. Play as Tommy Angelo, a taxi driver pulled into the world of organized crime.
3.1.15 World War II (1939 - 1945)
Battlefield V
Step into the battlefields of World War II with Battlefield V. Relive iconic battles in varied environments, from war-torn cities to impenetrable jungles.
Company of Heroes
Engage in intense World War II battles with Company of Heroes. Command your troops through epic battles across European battlefields, from the beaches of Normandy to war-ravaged cities.
Company of Heroes 2
Experience the Eastern Front of World War II with Company of Heroes 2. Command your troops across the snowy landscapes of the Soviet Union, from ruined cities to vast frozen expanses, in brutal battles between the Red Army and the Axis forces.
3.1.16 The Cold War (1947 - 1991)
Mafia II
Immerse yourself in the mob world of Empire Bay with Mafia II. Set in the 1940s and 1950s, play as Vito Scaletta and rise through the ranks of crime.
Mafia III
Explore 1960s New Orleans with Mafia III. Play as Lincoln Clay, a Vietnam War vet seeking revenge on the Italian mobsters who betrayed his adoptive family. Experience an immersive atmosphere and a gripping story.
3.1.17 Globalization (1991 - 2030)
Cities: Skylines II
Build and manage your own city with Cities: Skylines II. Take charge of urban development by efficiently planning infrastructure, addressing citizens' needs, and managing resources to create a prosperous metropolis.
GTA 6
GTA 6 offers players a dynamic open-world experience reflecting the complexity of contemporary societies. Explore a living city, engage in criminal activities, play as various characters, and navigate captivating scenarios.
The Sims 4
The Sims 4 lets players create and control their own virtual life simulation, shaping the destinies of their characters by building homes, developing relationships, and pursuing careers.
3.2 Institutions
Institutional video games highlight professions, organizations, and social structures in modern life through simulations of daily life, professions, or contemporary institutions such as hospitals, businesses, schools, law enforcement, and more. These games provide players with the opportunity to explore and interact with various aspects of contemporary society.
3.2.1 Military
DCS World
DCS World (Digital Combat Simulator) offers an ultra-realistic military flight simulation, allowing players to pilot a variety of combat aircraft and helicopters in detailed, dynamic environments.
Squad
Squad offers intense immersion in modern team-based combat, emphasizing cooperation and communication. Players engage in large-scale battles where coordination is key to achieving strategic objectives.
Six Days in Fallujah
Six Days in Fallujah offers an intense experience of the 2004 Battle of Fallujah, one of the most controversial battles of the Iraq War. Players experience the perspective of U.S. Marines as they face insurgent forces in dangerous and complex urban environments.
3.2.2 Police
Ready or Not
Ready or Not offers a realistic immersion in special forces operations and tactical interventions, reflecting the challenges faced by law enforcement in modern society.
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers places players in the shoes of a police officer, offering an immersive experience that reflects the challenges and responsibilities of the profession. Players patrol the city streets, enforce the law, and maintain public order.
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
3.2.3 Paramedic
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad immerses players in the daily life of firefighters, offering a realistic experience of rescue and coordination in response to emergencies. Players join a firefighting team and coordinate their actions to save lives and protect property.
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
3.2.4 Secret Service
Hitman World of Assassination
Hitman World of Assassination immerses players in the world of professional assassination, where they take on the role of Agent 47 as he travels the globe to carry out his contracts.
3.2.5 Finance
The Invisible Hand
The Invisible Hand immerses players in the complex world of finance and speculation. As a rookie trader, they work for a major financial firm.
Crypto Mining Simulator
Crypto Mining Simulator immerses players in the world of cryptocurrency mining, reflecting current trends and challenges within the industry.
3.5 Industries
Maintenance video games focus on simulating and managing repair and maintenance tasks within various virtual environments. These games allow players to take on the role of technicians or engineers tasked with keeping machines, equipment, or infrastructures in working order. Players must troubleshoot, diagnose failures, and perform repairs using the proper tools and skills.
3.5.1 Maintenance
Bus Mechanic Simulator
Bus Mechanic Simulator offers a realistic immersion into the world of automotive mechanics, reflecting the skills and challenges faced by bus mechanics.
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a simulation game that allows players to explore the world of motorcycle mechanics.
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021
Plane Mechanic Simulator
Plane Mechanic Simulator is a simulation game that immerses players in the fascinating world of aeronautical mechanics.
Rover Mechanic Simulator
Rover Mechanic Simulator is a simulation game that invites players to explore the world of space rover mechanics.
Train Mechanic Simulator 2024
Train Mechanic Simulator 2024 is a simulation game that transports players into the complex world of railway mechanics.
Truck Mechanic Simulator 2015
Truck Mechanic Simulator 2015 is a simulation game that immerses players in the demanding world of truck mechanics.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a simulation game that allows players to explore the world of modern automotive mechanics.
Offroad Mechanic Simulator
Offroad Mechanic Simulator is a simulation game that immerses players in the exciting world of off-road vehicle mechanics.
Electrician Simulator
Electrician Simulator is a simulation game that immerses players in the world of electricity and electronics.
Gunsmith Simulator
Gunsmith Simulator is a simulation game that lets players explore the complex world of firearms manufacturing and customization.
PC Building Simulator
PC Building Simulator is a simulation game that allows players to dive into the world of PC building.
3.5.2 Production
E-Startup 2
E-Startup 2 is a simulation game where players can create and manage their own startup in the digital world, taking on the role of an entrepreneur.
Builder Simulator
Builder Simulator is a simulation game that immerses players in the world of construction and site management, where they take on the role of a building contractor.
Cooking Simulator
Cooking Simulator is a simulation game where players explore the culinary world as a chef.
Master Of Pottery
Master of Pottery is a simulation game that immerses players in the art of pottery, where they take on the role of a potter.
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is a resource management and construction simulation game where players are tasked with building factories and complex infrastructures on an unexplored alien planet, assuming the role of an engineer.
InductVR
InductVR offers an immersive virtual reality training experience, allowing users to learn and practice technical skills in a safe and controlled virtual environment. Using realistic VR simulators, users can train for a variety of industrial and technical tasks.
3.5.3 Transportation
Transport Fever 2
Transport Fever 2 is a transport management simulation game where players build and manage a transportation network across different eras, creating diverse transport infrastructure, from roads and railways to maritime and air lines, connecting cities and industries.
Kerbal Space Program 2
Kerbal Space Program 2 is a space simulation game where players manage their own space program, building rockets, satellites, and space stations to explore and colonize space, taking on the role of a mission director.
Winter Resort Simulator 2
Winter Resort Simulator 2 is a ski resort management simulation game where players build and manage their own winter sports resort, taking on the role of a resort manager.
American Truck Simulator
American Truck Simulator is a truck driving simulation game where players travel the iconic roads of the United States as a truck driver.
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a truck driving simulation game that transports players across the roads and highways of Europe, where they take on the role of a truck driver.
Construction Simulator
Construction Simulator is a simulation game where players control vehicles and construction equipment to perform various tasks on construction sites, taking on the role of a construction contractor.
Demolish & Build 3
Demolish & Build 3 is a construction simulation game where players control a demolition and construction company, taking on the role of a building contractor.
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 is a racing game set in an open-world environment located in Mexico, where players assume the role of a racing driver and participate in various challenges, including driving, racing, and managing cars.
3.6.1 Biology
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an underwater adventure that allows players to explore the depths of the ocean and discover its fascinating marine life. Players take on the role of a diver.
Planet Zoo
Planet Zoo is a zoo management simulation that allows players to design, build, and manage their own zoo. Players assume the role of a zoo director.
Jurassic World Evolution 2
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a theme park management simulation that allows players to create and manage their own Jurassic Park. Players take on the role of a park manager.
Call of the Wild: The Angler
Call of the Wild: The Angler is a fishing simulation that allows players to experience fishing in realistic natural environments. Players take on the role of an angler.
theHunter: Call of the Wild
theHunter: Call of the Wild is a hunting simulation game that allows players to explore open wild environments and hunt a variety of game. Players take on the role of a hunter.
Surgical Robot Simulator
Surgical Robot Simulator is a surgical simulation that allows medical practitioners to train in performing complex surgical procedures using surgical robots.
Valley General Hospital
Valley General Hospital is a hospital management simulation game that allows players to take control and manage a virtual hospital. Players assume the role of a hospital administrator.
Bio Inc. Redemption
Bio Inc. Redemption is a strategy and medical simulation game where players take on the role of an evil doctor seeking to cause the death of patients by developing deadly diseases.
3.6.2 Chemistry
LabTrainingVR
LabTrainingVR is a virtual reality application designed to provide practical and immersive training for students and professionals in the field of laboratory sciences.
LabTrainingVR: Personal Protective
LabTrainingVR: Biosafety Cabinet
3.6.3 Mathematics
3D Math
3D Math is an advanced mathematical simulation software that allows users to explore and visualize complex mathematical concepts in three dimensions. You can study topics such as geometry, algebra, vector calculus, and other advanced mathematical fields.
Automachef
Automachef is a management simulation game where players design and manage automated food factories. As factory managers, they must efficiently plan machine layouts, program robots, and automate production processes to meet customer demands.
Main Assembly
Main Assembly is a construction and simulation game where players can design and assemble a variety of custom robots and machines. One of the highlights of the game is its emphasis on programming, allowing players to create unique behaviors and functions for their creations using a programming system.
NITE Team 4
NITE Team 4 is a cybersecurity simulation game in which players take on the role of cyber defense agents tasked with protecting digital infrastructures from threats. Focusing on programming and ethical hacking techniques, players use their computer skills to investigate cyberattacks, hack secure systems, and neutralize threats.
while True: learn()
While True: learn() is an AI development simulation game where players take on the role of an AI programmer tasked with solving problems and learning new skills.
3.7 Science Fiction
Science fiction video games offer imaginary worlds based on technological advances and speculative scientific concepts. They explore futuristic universes, advanced technologies, and ideas about the future of humanity and the universe. These games allow players to explore hypothetical scenarios, interact with imaginary technologies, and reflect on the ethical and social implications of science fiction. In addition to entertaining, they stimulate imagination and invite reflection on the possible evolutions of science and society.
3.7.1 Space
Star Citizen
Star Citizen is a massively multiplayer space simulation game that highlights exploration, trade, combat, and cooperation in a vast virtual universe. Players can pilot spacecraft, explore planets, participate in space battles, and interact with other players in an ever-evolving world.
Anno 2205
Anno 2205 is a city-building and management game set in a distant future where players must colonize the Moon and develop metropolises on Earth to meet the growing population's needs. As managers of both space and earth colonies, players must manage resources, the economy, and infrastructure to ensure the prosperity of their cities.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Mass Effect: Andromeda is an action RPG set in the Andromeda galaxy, where players take on the role of a human explorer searching for a new home for humanity. As pioneers, players explore unexplored worlds, encounter alien civilizations, and participate in intense battles against hostile threats.
Subnautica
Subnautica is an underwater adventure and survival game in which players take on the role of a survivor from a spaceship crash on a distant ocean planet. They must explore the depths of the ocean, gather resources, build shelters, and survive in a hostile and mysterious environment.
3.7.2 Post-Apocalyptic
Scum
Scum immerses players in an intense survival environment, challenging them to stay alive on an isolated island.
Tom Clancy’s The Division
Tom Clancy's The Division plunges players into a post-apocalyptic world where a devastating pandemic has thrown New York into chaos. As a Division agent, players must restore order.
Frostpunk
Frostpunk transports players to a post-apocalyptic frozen world where they lead a surviving society in a cold, hostile environment.
3.7.3 Dystopia
Deus Ex
Deus Ex is a cyberpunk role-playing action game that immerses players in a dystopian futuristic world, where technological advances blend with political intrigue and conspiracies.
Homefront
Homefront places players in a dystopian scenario where the United States is invaded by a foreign military force. As a member of the resistance, players fight for freedom in an occupied world.
Watch_Dogs
Watch_Dogs immerses players in a modern urban open-world where technology is ubiquitous. Playing as Aiden Pearce, an experienced hacker, players explore Chicago, use their hacking skills to manipulate computer systems, and fight organized crime forces.
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