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Nba 2k, Joseph Saludo
Nba 2k, Joseph Saludo
ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies
The NBA 2K games have come a long way from an emerging basketball game to now becoming the biggest basketball game ever created. From its graphics, gameplay, community, and many more reasons why the game became so successful today, NBA 2K has evolved into the best basketball game by improving its overall structure every year-round.
The Effects Of Video Games On Human Intelligence, Lifeng Yuan, Wenxiang Hu
The Effects Of Video Games On Human Intelligence, Lifeng Yuan, Wenxiang Hu
ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies
With the help of rapidly growing electronics industry offering more affordable electronic gaming devices, an increasing number of people have stepped into the realm of video games and as a result, playing video games has become part of life for many to some extent. While the majority of people are embracing the fun and the thrill that video games have brought about, a handful of people are still holding relatively negative opinions on video games, thinking that playing video game is just a waste of time and money. In fact, the truth is quite the opposite. It has proved that …
Essential Feature - Cooperative Gameplay, Thanh Bui, Hung Nguyen
Essential Feature - Cooperative Gameplay, Thanh Bui, Hung Nguyen
ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies
Although single player and multiplayer is very important in today game, cooperative mode is an essential part of a great game. There are a lot of benefits of playing co-op mode in a game such as education and joy. Communicating, solving problems, handling stress, managing time, making decision, following instructions, acting fast as well as working in a team are skills that students can learn and practice while they are playing cooperative games. These skills are valuable for students to use in education and even in careers.
Will Artificial Intelligence Have Free-Will?, Guadalupe Rodriguez
Will Artificial Intelligence Have Free-Will?, Guadalupe Rodriguez
Frankenstein @ 200: Student Posters
Will Artificial Intelligence have free will the way the Creature did?
The Evolution Of Nintendo Company, Yaochen Wei
The Evolution Of Nintendo Company, Yaochen Wei
ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies
Through consistent innovation, investment in quality, research, and diversification, Nintendo managed to evolve from a playing card manufacturer to a world-leading video game company.
Does The Test Work? Evaluating A Web-Based Language Placement Test, Avizia Long, Sun-Young Shin, Kimberly Geeslin, Erik Willis
Does The Test Work? Evaluating A Web-Based Language Placement Test, Avizia Long, Sun-Young Shin, Kimberly Geeslin, Erik Willis
Faculty Publications
In response to the need for examples of test validation from which everyday language programs can benefit, this paper reports on a study that used Bachman’s (2005) assessment use argument (AUA) framework to examine evidence to support claims made about the intended interpretations and uses of scores based on a new web-based Spanish language placement test. The test, which consisted of 100 items distributed across five item types (sound discrimination, grammar, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and vocabulary), was tested with 2,201 incoming first-year and transfer students at a large, Midwestern public university. Analyses of internal consistency and validity revealed the …