Unit Nine The Attractive Video Games 计算机专业英语课件.ppt

* the concept of the video games the types of the video games the content introduction of Counter-Strike content the effect of the video games Unit Nine The Attractive Video Games Learning Objectives In this unit you should get familiar with:  I. Warm-up 1. Tick (√) the words and phrases that are associated with this unit. □platform □console □game play □interactivity □entertainment □violence □coordination □team play □cooperation □self-confidence □visual graphics □experience value 2. Look at the following pictures and label them with the words given below. Westwood The World of Warcraft Age of Empires Counter-Strike Starcraft FIFA 2007 Picture 1._______ Picture 2._______ Picture 3._______ Picture 4._______ Picture 5._______ Picture 6._______ II. Part A Video Games In recent years, video games have become a preferred form of entertainment people enjoy in spare time. However, issues concerning violence and inappropriate content of video games attract great attention. But, what is a video game? A video game is a form of computer-based entertainment software, either textual or image-based, using any electronic platform such as personal computers or consoles and involving one or multiple players in a physical or networked environment. Video games hold common elements and can be classified into different genres, or types of games.?The most common elements include conflict, rules, player ability and valued outcome, such as winning or losing.?Video games are commonly classified into seven major categories: 1. Action and Adventure 2. Driving and Racing 3. First-Person shooter 4. Platform