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Ontario Tech University
   
    Nov 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
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INFR 3375U – Retro Game Design and Development


This course takes students on a journey through the history of game design and development. From the Atari to the N64, students will gain insights into the mechanics, aesthetics, and history that define classic games while diving headfirst into the world of emulation and homebrew development. By designing and developing games tailored towards vintage consoles, students will master the art of designing within hardware constraints and employ historical design lessons that breathe new life into timeless classics with a modern twist.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in Game Development and Interactive Media  or Communication and Digital Media Studies  or Computer Science – Interactive Computing specialization  



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