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Designing Video Games!

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By Design Squad Nation Mar 8, 2012
Engineers work on many different types of projects -- some even design video games. The coolest part about being an engineer is that they look at normal everyday objects in new and innovative ways. The engineers behind the Multitouch Space Invaders game decided that they wanted to try to design a video game that didn't use a controller! Instead of holding a remote control, these engineers thought it would be fun to throw balls at the alien invaders in the game to blast them. Check out this video of the engineers playing!


Now it's your turn Design Squad Nation! Design your own new kind of video game! Share your ideas by clicking on Judy's wish:


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Go for it!

Off-road Robots!

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By Design Squad Nation May 20, 2011 1 Comment | Leave a comment
In this game, players modify a robot so that it can traverse a rough off-road terrain to retrieve supplies for Ruff Ruffman and return with them to Studio G in time for the show. But each level offers more complexity than the last, which means you have to step up your game if you want to win! Do you have what it takes?

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Move it or Luge it!

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By Design Squad Nation May 10, 2011 2 Comments | Leave a comment
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Do you have what it takes to win at luging? Players race Ruff on his sled, Rosebud II, down an icy luge track to beat his nemesis, Scruff. Players must pick the most aerodynamic racing suit, get Ruff off the starting line with the most power and least wind resistance, and steer Ruff's sled along the optimal path in order beat Scruff's time and advance to the winner's circle.

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Designing Thrill Rides!

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By Design Squad Nation Dec 22, 2010
One of the most important skills an engineer can have is the ability to engineer fun. Sure, engineers design bridges and cars, but they also design thrill rides! For instance, every aspect of a roller coaster was dreamed up and designed by engineers -- from the seat to the track, engineers think of it all.

Let's check out this video where an engineer talks about creating a new thrill ride experience for the movie Toy Story where the ride is actually a game that you play!