1. Knowing what you know about today’s video games, imagine what it would look like if you had to create a modern-day version of Space Invaders. First, evaluate the basic gameplay of Space Invaders. Then, describe how you would modernize it. What player perspective would you use and why? What new goals, rules, and/or challenges would you incorporate? And, if you had to incorporate one of the new and innovative gaming technologies, which would you select and why?

2. Why do you think over-the-shoulder perspectives are popular for character and story-driven games? Compare and contrast with first, second, and third person.