When I tell people that I am currently studying Game Development at UOIT, one of the reactions I seem to get most often is "Does that mean you just play video games all day?" This really frustrates me, as Game Development is a lot of work and we are not just sitting around all day doing nothing. Not only will game development help to prepare us to enter into the world of making games, but it can also lead into different opportunities such as virtual reality that has been booming over the past couple years. I like to think of this as the serious side to gaming, where the end goal is not exactly fun, but to possibly help train or teach individuals. During this Blog I will be going over a couple of different example of serious styles of games and how they are being used in day to day life.
 |
| Virtual Reality Used in the Military |
The first serious game application I would like to talk about can be seen in the picture above. For years the military has been using video game type applications to train the soldiers who will be defending our country. One of the reasons this is so beneficial, is because it does not require soldiers to fire actual rounds, or be in actual danger. Another benefit for the military actually occurs after the soldiers have returned from battle. Since post traumatic stress disorder is a rising issue among soldiers, research has been put into the development of programs where soldiers can work through their rehabilitation slowly with the use of virtual reality systems.
 |
Doctors can now Train with VR
|
Not only is the military getting in on the Virtual Reality action. Research is being developed to help train doctors through the use of robotic arms and 3D programs on the computer. Not only does this benefit the Doctors training, but it can also allow doctors to train from the comforts of their home whenever they wish.
In the next blog, I will be going over the sound and music used in game.
No comments:
Post a Comment