Eyman discusses about digital rhetoric and HCI (Human Computer Interaction) in this chapter along with their one difference. Digital rhetoric’s purpose is to study the tools being utilized by web designers and audience. HCI on the other hand, is the provider of those tools. Still, HCI and digital rhetoric share a common goal: to gain comprehension of connection between man and machine. Both thoroughly investigate the social and computer science to reach this goal. He also talks about critical code studies and how it applies to HCI and digital rhetoric. Critical code studies are just another way of saying ‘theoretical interpretation of code whatever surrounds it.’ My favorite part is when he gives a little shout-out to the Wii and PlayStation. It’s almost bizarre that there’s a deeper level on the relationship with the user, hardware, and computer.
Tangent Incoming:
All of this has me wondering how game coding looks like- specifically fighting games. Recently, I played a game called Tekken 8 and unlike various fighting games, it’s a 3d fighting game that has an enormous amount of moves for every character. If I wanted to give an estimation, I’d say about at least a hundred command moves for each character. What I’m more fascinated by is how the software is able to handle and translate so much. Not only is it a more advanced 3d polygon game that allows you to move 360 degrees, but there’s also a stunning system that allows the player to combo their opponent if they’re hit with a critical move. Add the rest of the bells and whistles the game offers, and you get this:
If you’re wondering why there’s an old man fighting a bear- don’t worry about it. With that long tangent aside, if you want to know more about HCI and just a little refresher on everything else from this semester, Jordan Johnson is here once again. I also love the image she has for her blog post– comical. But alas, this will be the last time I’ll ever hear the name Eyman.
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