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The Pixel Puzzle: Why Video Game Characters Look Better Today
The Pixel Puzzle: Why Video Game Characters Look Better Today
Difficulty
Time Required Very Short (≤ 1 day)
Prerequisites None
Material Availability Readily available
Cost Very Low (under $20)
Safety No issues

When you picture video games, you probably picture realistic figures, a lot of color, and a lot of detail, right? Those descriptions do not really describe video games from the early 1980's. So why do video games today look better than video games from the 80's? One major change between then and now is the number of pixels, or dots on the screen, used to represent video game objects. When Nintendo® first introduced the Super Mario Bros game… Read more
The Gaming Master
The Gaming Master
Difficulty
Time Required Short (2-5 days)
Prerequisites Simple game and a computer or gaming system
Material Availability Readily available
Cost Very Low (under $20)
Safety No issues

Oh no! Mom and Dad have only given you a half-hour to play your video game before you have to go do your homework. You need to maximize your score before your friends do. Learn to use ergonomics to your benefit! Investigate how different body postures and changes to the gaming environment can affect a person's score. By the end of this project, you can be the Gaming Master. Read more
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