Essays about: "problem gaming"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the words problem gaming.

  1. 1. Representing video game style with procedurally generated content : How wave function collapse can be used to represent style in video games

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Filip Hedman; Martin Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Procedural content generation; Procedural generation; Wave function collapse; Video games; Platform game; Expressive range; Generering av procedurinnehåll; Processuell generering; Vågfunktion kollaps; Videospel; Plattformsspel; Uttrycks räckvidd;

    Abstract : As the video gaming industry continues to grow, developers face increasing pressure to produce innovative content swiftly and cost-effectively. Procedural Content Generation (PCG), the use of algorithms to automate content creation, offers a solution to this problem. READ MORE

  3. 2. Social Elements of Gaming and Microtransaction Purchases : A multiple case study exploring perceived values’ influence on players’ willingness to purchase microtransactions and how these are affected by social elements of gaming.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Felix Ekeroth; Viktor Sandoff; [2023]
    Keywords : Microtransaction; Perceived Value; Attribute; Consequence; Value; Social Element of Gaming;

    Abstract : Background: Incorporating microtransactions has become a popular business model for video game publishers as it ultimately provides stability and reduces financial risk. While microtransactions are becoming increasingly prevalent, they do not come without trouble as they have been linked to unfair gameplay advantages and reduced satisfaction with the game. READ MORE

  4. 3. Player consumption psychology : Constructing user profiles for game developers

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Xinyi Xiong; [2022]
    Keywords : User profiling; Game User Experience; Consumer behaviour; Free-to-play game;

    Abstract : Free-to-play gamers' spending habits are crucial for game developers to generate revenue in games. The unique thing about free-to-play business model games is that players don't have to pay to play the game, but need to make in-game purchases if they want a better gaming experience. READ MORE

  5. 4. Improve game performance tracking tools : Heatmap as a tool

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Niklas Wessman; [2022]
    Keywords : Software Performance Tracking; Software Performance profiling; Heatmap; Software Testing; Automatic Testing; Game Development; Game Testing; Mjukvaruprestandaspårning; Mjukvaruprestandaprofilinger; Färgdiagram; Mjukvarutestning; Automatisk testning; Spelutveckling; Speltestning;

    Abstract : Software testing is a crucial development technique to capture defects and slow code. When testing 3D graphics, it is hard to create automatic tests that detect errors or slow performance. Finding performance issues in game maps is a complex task that requires much manual work. READ MORE

  6. 5. When You Wish Upon a Character Banner: An Exploratory Discourse Analysis of a Genshin Impact Player Community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Sophia Al-Nawasreh; Alex Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : gacha; Genshin Impact; community of practice; gaming communities; Discord communities; F2P; free to play; gacha; Genshin Impact; praxisgemenskap; spelgemenskaper; Discord-gemenskaper; F2P; free to play;

    Abstract : An exploratory discourse analysis was performed on a community of practice based on Discord, an instant messaging platform. The community of practice is a group of gamers (people who play video games), dedicated to the cross-platform free-to-play game Genshin Impact. READ MORE