Task 1A - Game Operating Regions

Pre-Game: The pre-game stage is where the player is making configurations to the game before starting it up and is usually a PC orientated stage. This involves checking the resolution, it can run with your specs etc.

It can also be argued the menu for the game is pre-game to an extent since the game is actually started allowing the player to do an in real task with no loss of game time. The options menu within the start menu can also be argued as being pre-game since you are altering the in game controls before anything has started.

Game start: Game start usually applies to when the game is being loaded and started up, you will usually see the company logos flash up to show who developed, published and was involved in the development of the game. Although this can clash with pre-game as in my opinion this can also be seen as pre-game since there is no actual gameplay.

In-Game: In-game is when the player is playing through the game, this involves cut-scenes, gameplay and anything that is rendered for the player to control and watch.

Post-Game: Post-Game is usually where the game will end, this can involve final cut-scenes, end credits, death scenes etc. This is usually where the player finishes there game, this can also involve ending it manually through the menu options.

Game Play Part	Region
1. Main operating system window	Pre-game
2. Configure pre-game options	Pre-game
3. System home screen	Pre-game
4. Game being played	In game
5. Quitting	Post game
6. Cut scene	In game, game start, post game
7. Main menu	Game start, pre-game
8. Reloading	Game start, in game
9. Credits	Post game
10. End of Game	Post game
11. Development team name & logo	Game start, in-game, post game
12. Save Level Progress	Post game, in-game
13. Loading screen	Game start, in-game
14. In Game options	In game
15. Download maps	In game
16. Menu screen options	Game start