Layout for PDA Game
Originally uploaded by miracle411.
This is my basic layout idea from the studio session, it was obviously rushed and not much thought put into it but at least it gives me a basic principal as which to work with.
posted by Rick @ 11:58 AM
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Icon Detail (Sim City 4)
Originally uploaded by miracle411.
In this example the user clicks and the options expand depending on what it selected, each time an icon is clicked a new window appears with a new set of options. To make it even clearer what you have selected there is a speech box which has a detailed description of exactly what that buttons does. Again this is a commonly used technique but very effective. Also i have taken note of the zoom icons and the pause and save icons so i can improve upon my own versions of these icons
posted by Rick @ 11:27 PM
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Icon Detail (Sim City 4)
Originally uploaded by miracle411.
This is the basic interface where all of the panels can be reached and are clearly displayed. This is a similar layout to what i am hoping to use in my game. The icons are very simple white on blue background. They are easy to understand no need for explanations at all which is excellent. I also like the colours that they have chosen, soothing and calm.
posted by Rick @ 11:26 PM
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IMG_6120
Originally uploaded by Snyder-F.
Snyder-F Photography
Some photography my main man Snyder-F. Random cruise no.12
posted by Rick @ 10:53 PM
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IMG_6125
Originally uploaded by Snyder-F.
Snyder-F Photography
posted by Rick @ 10:52 PM
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Rick's Weather Game Layout
This was my first idea for a layout, its nothing special really giving the time that we had to do it in was small. It did help though and has now helped me to consider contrast and sizes of my icons. Joe helped me to chose my colours and also commented on the four letters, he said that not many people will understand them without explanation so he offered a suggestion of using small but simple icons. For example, the pause button can be that that is found on cd players etc. My next move from here is to redo the icons and layout and then show Joe and see what he can offer towards the design.
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Xbox Media Center is an extra program for the Xbox from the dashboard, it has a weather program which i think is rather nifty, and since my toy is going to be based around the weather then i thought i'd look into it in detail.
This is the first main page of the program, as you can see it displays the current weather for the city you have chosen with a 3 day forecast and other details. The data is taken from the Weather Channel so the information is updated regularly. All the user needs is an internet connection to the Xbox.
This is the page where you can enter the name of a town or city and the program will search for that particular place or nearest, closest match.
This is the name entry page which is fairly obvious. Basic keyboard layout provided.
So i put in Huddersfield to see if it comes up with a match. Then press return.
Found Huddersfield, now select it and return back to the main weather page, refresh and voila weather in Huddersfield is available.
For more information visit www.xboxmediacenter.com
posted by Rick @ 1:41 PM
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The Sim City series has been one of my favourite games for a long time, i've played the whole series and loved them all, the latest Sim City, Sim City 4 is by far the most awesome. It has the whole set of seasons, night and other disastrous kinds of weather. Below are some screen shots of this. I know its not a portable game but this game will offer me the inspiration i need for this project.
Sim City 4 (Daytime)
Sim City 4 (Nighttime)
Sim City 4 (Volcano)
Sim City 4 (Lightning)
Sim City 4 (Tornado)
All images were screenshots from my own computer whilst playing Sim City 4
posted by Rick @ 1:45 PM
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A look into the PSP's offerings. Quite impressed by the graphics actually especially for a hand held console. Remarkably similar to a PS Ones stats but and excellent idea for it to be a mobile device. This platform has no limiatation really as the graphics and sound are all top notch.
Wipeout Pure
Tony Hawks Underground 2 Remix
Need for Speed Underground : Rivals
posted by Rick @ 11:56 AM
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I thought i'd look into some current games on the latest platforms to offer me some inspiration. After looking at the Nintendo DS i wasn't really impressed to be honest, the graphics are all cartoony which is the same throughout Nintendo's line up. Nice idea with the touch screen i feel.
Super Mario 64 DS
Lost In Blue
Mario Kart DS
posted by Rick @ 11:47 AM
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Game History
Here is a basic history of gaming which is very much the same story as the channel 4 documentary we watched recently.
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blcomputer_videogames.htm
Game Theory
http://levine.sscnet.ucla.edu/general/whatis.htm
"Game theory is the systematic study of interdependent rational choice. It may be used to explain, to predict, and to evaluate human behavior in contexts where the outcome of action depends on what several agents choose to do and where their choices depend on what others choose to do. (See the entry on game theory) Game theory consequently is relevant to ethics, and it is used in moral and political philosophy in a variety of ways."
"Game theory is the study of the ways in which strategic interactions among rational players produce outcomes with respect to the preferences (or utilities) of those players, none of which might have been intended by any of them. The meaning of this statement will not be clear to the non-expert until each of the italicized words and phrases has been explained and featured in some examples. Doing this will be the main business of this article. First, however, we provide some historical and philosophical context in order to motivate the reader for all of this technical work ahead."
Source from Text Source
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Pocket Cyber Pet
Mobile Telephone
Calculator
MP3 Player
DAB Radio Player
Digital Watch
Nokia N-Gage
Sharp's Zaurus
G3 Studios (pocket pc?)
Nintendo DS
Handheld Electronic Card Games (Mono Internal Game)
PSP
NeoGeo Pocket Color
N-Gage
Game Boy
Game Boy Pocket
Game Boy Colour
Game Boy Advanced
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HP iPAQ rz1710 Pocket PC (FA289T) - Specifications
Processor, Operating System and Memory
Operating system installed
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Software,
Pocket versions of Microsoft software are included (Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer for Pocket PC)
Processor
203 MHz Samsung S3C2410 processor
Memory Type
32MB SDRAM, 32MB ROM, Up to 25 MB user available memory including 10 MB iPAQ File Store
Memory slots
SD Slot: Support 4-bit SDIO and 4-bit SD/MMC type memory standard
Memory Upgrade
Up to 1GB with optional SD Card
Included/Pre-installed Software
iPAQ File Store: non-volatile storage in flash ROM (make font same as rest of document), HP Image Zone for Pocket PC: application to view, edit images and create slide shows, HP Task Switch: switch between programs or close open programs, HP Profiles: set up setting profiles for meeting, outdoor, and other situations, Utilities: Self Test, iPAQ Audio, Power Status, Key Lock, Experience HP iPAQ: flash demo to show key features in HP iPAQ
Software Included
Outlook 2002, Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 (Desktop device synchronization), Links to Microsoft websites for additional downloadable applications (some programs may require purchase of additional desktop software to utilize Pocket PC versions); iPAQ File Store: non-volatile storage in flash ROM; Utilities: Self Test, Audio, Power Status, Key Lock
System features
Weight, Metric description
120 g
Display
3-5” (89mm) Transflective type QVGA TFT, Portrait and Landscape modes
Wireless Technologies description
IrDA (SID Support)
Expansion Slot
SD Slot – Support 4-bit SDIO and 4-bit SD/MMC type memory standard
Power Features
Battery: Internal Rechargeable 1000 mAh Lithium-lon battery; Estimated usage time of fully charged battery is up to 7 hours. Charging time up to 4 hours; (Note: Battery run time varies based on the usage pattern of an individual user and the configuration of the handheld. Use of internal wireless capabilities and backlight will significantly decrease battery run time)
Power Requirements
AC Power: AC Input: 100~240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, AC Input current: 0.2 Aac maxOutput Voltage: 5Vdc (typical), Output Current: 2A (typical)
Mouse/Pointing Device description
Touch Screen and Stylus
Keyboard description
One power button, one reset button, four shortcut software programmable application buttons, one 5-way navigation button
External I/O Ports
One headphone jack, USB/Serial Support
Internal Audio
Microphone, speaker, one 3.5 mm headphone jack, MP3 stereo through audio jack
Warranty
One-year parts and labor in all regions for HP rz1710 model. 90 days technical support for software in most regions. Additional offers may vary by region
Warranty options
HP CarePaq
Box Content
HP iPAQ rz1710 unit, AC adapter, USB sync cable, Stylus, “How do I” Guide, HP iPAQ Pocket PC Companion CD and Documentation kit
alarms
Power Button: Charge and Notify indicators; Blinking amber LED - charging; Solid amber LED – full charge; Blinking green – event notification; Notification: Sound and message on the display
Ergonomic features
Five Way navigation button plus 4 programmable application launch buttons – defaults: Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, Today
Operating Humidity Range
90% RH
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Nokia 7710
Originally uploaded by miracle411.
Nokia 7710 Widescreen Smartphone
Wide screen with pen input
Handwriting recognition
HTML browser supports Flash 6
Up to 90 MB internal memory, 128 MB MMC card
Megapixel camera (1152x864 pixels)
Music player with stereo audio
Audio and video playback and streaming
FM/Visual Radio
Features
Your world has intense experiences. Living images. Electrifying sounds. The Nokia 7710 widescreen multimedia smartphone keeps you organized, entertained, and in the know. It responds to your touch. It lets you choose how you serve up your media from video to blog to MP3. In other words, it's built for your world.
More to Look At
Stop squinting! The 640x320-pixel screen makes streaming news, sports, and music videos look great. It's also got a megapixel (1152x864 pixels) camera and a there-when-you-need-it camcorder.
More Memory
Cache the moment with up to 90 MB of internal memory (plus 128 MB on an MMC). That's enough for up to 800 photos.
More Tools
Get organized and stay organized. With this smartphone you'll get the essentials: an extensive calendar, contacts list, and to-do lists. Add to that the document, sheet, and presentation viewers, and you've got your own mobile office machine. It's also loaded with an HTML browser that supports Flash 6 and lets you download plugins as you need them.
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