Essays about: "Game Design Elements"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 143 essays containing the words Game Design Elements.

  1. 1. VIDEO GAME-BASED LANGUAGE LEARNING AND LITERACY A systematic review of the current state of research on video game-based learning and language learning

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Oscar Holst; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : game-based learning; language learning; literacy;

    Abstract : Over the last decades, the video game medium has become increasingly popular-ized and technologically advanced. Consequently, the learning sciences have started to investigate the pedagogical potential of this medium. Literacy researchers have argued that unique features of the video game medium offer possibilities for effective language learning. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gamification of Work Tasks: Effects of Mixed and Individual Game Design Elements on Motivation and Performance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Marcel Borgsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Gamification; Game Design Elements; Motivation; Self-Determination; Performance; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Gamification uses elements of game-designing on mundane tasks to enhance motivation and performance. This study aimed to investigate the effects of gamification on performance, intrinsic motivation and amotivation while doing work tasks. READ MORE

  4. 3. How do linear and nonlinear levels inspire game flow in cooperative gameplay? : comparative analysis of collaborative mechanics design in ItTakes Two

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Ruihan Gao; Olivia Wang; [2023]
    Keywords : Cooperative gameplay; Flow theory; Game flow; Linear and nonlinear level designs; Mechanics design.;

    Abstract : This study investigates how linear and nonlinear level designs inspire game flow in cooperative gameplay through a close reading analysis. The research focuses on It Takes Two, a highly successful cooperative game with compelling and unusual combination of game elements that enhance the cooperative experience. READ MORE

  5. 4. Breaking down a videogame level´s design: Deconstruction of the narrative in The Witcher III: The wild hunt

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Charalampos Toumpoulidis; [2023]
    Keywords : Narrative; Open-World Games; The Witcher III: The Wild Hunt; In-game Playthrough; Data extraction; Comparative Study; Game Design; Patterns; and Trends.;

    Abstract : This master's thesis aims to investigate the narrative components inherent in open-world games. In this thesis, we will extract the narrative part of a game,analyze it, and compare the narrative part with other game design elements. READ MORE

  6. 5. The impact of the differences in color symbols in Asian and Western cultures on the emotional experience of players in pastoral games

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Xinyi Liu; [2023]
    Keywords : 3D pastoral games; Asian and Western games; color design; psychological impact; behavioral impact; emotional state;

    Abstract : Today, 3D pastoral games have gained widespread popularity among young people, offering a relaxing and immersive experience in the idyllic world of Xanadu. This paper focuses on the different applications of color in 3D pastoral games in Asia and the West, specifically studying theme colors, terrain colors, crop colors, and animal colors, as well as exploring the cultural differences that influence color choices in these games. READ MORE