CONTENTS Page 4 Welcome to the Arcade Page 6 Data File World-Building Games Page 8 Fact File Planet Coaster Page 10 Tech Talk Page 12 Fact File The Sims Page 14 Building Worlds Page 16 Fact File Minecraft Page 18 Get Your Game On Page 20 Fact File Aven Colony Page 22 Console Profile Mobile Gaming Page 24 Fact File Stardew Valley Page 26 Pro Talk Page 28 Fact File LEGO Worlds Page 30 learning more Page 31 Glossary Page 32 Index
WELCOME TO THE ARCADE If you can dream it you can build it This guide will help you develop your gaming skills taking you from building blocks to skyscrapers in the world of virtual building Do you dream of building yourself a giant castle on a hill or designing a city with everything people will need to survive and thrive If so you’re in the right place So what are you waiting for Let’s get your game on Hello gamer I’m here to show you the ropes We’re in a totally empty world with nothing but a shovel How will we stay warm Where will we live We need to get building Follow me 4
Before the building begins let’s make sure we know the basics A video game is an electronic game A player uses a device to create action on a screen That screen is typically a television or a personal computer PC but you can play games on smartphones handheld gaming devices or tablets To play on your television you will need a console There are many different types of video games from epic action-adventure games and racing games to super-cool stealth games which require lots of secret planning and wearing creative disguises Everyone can find something to love in a video game Okay I think I’ve got the foundations in What kind of building should this be Let’s go find out Player One Ready ARCADE 5
