Learning Journal

PC Component Description

The component I chose is the GPU. It's the graphics processing unit of the pc, rendering all of the graphics displayed on the monitor and an essential piece to PC functionality. Without the GPU, you wouldn't be able to see any rendered graphics or visuals. A really high-end GPU would be the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090, one of the most powerful on the market.

Hawks Dunk Challenge

We were required to follow a tutorial and code a game for the Atlanta Hawks. We used Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.

3/5 Questions

Promote the stream on social media, make youtube videos, post and keep clips on Twitch.

2/26 Questions

- Stream for 8 hours.

- Stream on 7 different days.

- Average of 3 viewers (concurrent viewership including raids)

2/6 Questions

1/26 Questions

1) What is FPS as it relates to a PC or monitor?

2) Explain how HZ affect FPS.

1/23 Pros and Cons of PC Gaming

1) What are 3 pros/benefits with PC Gaming?

2) What are 3 cons/challenges with PC Gaming?

11/14 3 Things I've Learned

Esports has taught us many things about what goes into game broadcasting, as well as game design and much more. I've learned what goes into starting a game production career, including game art and the steps leading up to a career. We used Earsketch to learn how to make game soundtracks as well as other sound design, like sound effects. I now know how to successfully broadcast and stream my game to viewers.

1: I didn’t think Mario would be 1.

2: It shows how people feel playing games and it could be useful for game development.

3: All of these games are popular so making stressful games might be the best thing to do.

4: If you want to calm down you might not wanna play these games.

AI Digital Art 

The prompt was "guts from berserk slaying a dragon in manga style".

Esports Game Bracket 9/28

Esports Presentation Health Project

Game Dynamics

I learned that the presence of a game is about how immersive devs can make the game to the player. It relates to the game's world, similar to Legend of Zelda BOTW. The story directly relates to the world surrounding the MC, with every part of the world having some affect on the lore.

Adrian Pearson 2022 9th Grade Learning Journal