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  1. 1. Conjunction of the spheres. The struggle for hegemony in the English language online reception of Netflix adaption: The Witcher.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Sarah R. Kern; [2024-02-06]
    Keywords : Production reception; Hegemony; Discourse; Transmedia; Witcher; Fantasy; Polish Fantasy; Media literacy; Convergence culture; Fan-studies; Participation culture; Technical communication; Digital Role-Playing Games; Civic imagination; Netnography; ;

    Abstract : This essay uses the concepts of convergence culture, transmedia and hegemony, to understand the struggles within the English language reception to Netflix Tv production “The Witcher.” In order to help the reader, the essay presents the background to the larger Witcher franchise, as well as standard debates and issues within the fantasy genre, the role-playing-game genre and convergence culture. READ MORE

  3. 2. Positional differences of physical peak intense periods in Swedish elite football : A pilot study of under 19 and first team players

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

    Author : Adam Eriksson; [2024]
    Keywords : Most intense periods; Peak period; External load; Rolling avrage; Match; Official game; Positional differences; Position data; Youth soccer players; Academy players; Senior soccer players; professional soccer players; Elite players;

    Abstract : Syfte: Syftet med denna studie är att med hjälp av multivariata parametrar undersöka skillnader i fysisk extern belastning under den mest intensiva perioden (MIP) av match för spelare på ungdomselit och seniornivå samt att identifiera eventuella skillnader mellan positioner och halvlekar.Metod: En kvantitativ retrospektiv studie tillämpades, där spelare från ett seniorlag (SEN)spelandes i högsta divisionen i Sverige samt fotbollsspelare från ett ungdomselitlag (U19)från samma klubb spelades i näst högsta divisionen för åldersgruppen deltog i studien. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analyzing the Impact of Tempo-changing Music for user Performance and Risk-taking Behavior in Video Games

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Adam Åkesson; [2024]
    Keywords : Performance; Risk-taking behavior; Tempo-changing music;

    Abstract :  Background. In real life humans have been proven to be affected in different ways by music. In sports, music can be shown to be useful for better performance. Taking this into thought while playing video games could help players perform better as well as in real life. READ MORE

  5. 4. The effects of introducing game mechanics in different orders on player comprehension

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Johannes Cederberg; Bhavana Vutukuru; [2023]
    Keywords : cognitive load; game mechanics; order of introduction; player comfort; player comprehension;

    Abstract : The order in which game mechanics are introduced to players can significantly impact their comprehension and enjoyment of the game. However, there is a lack of research on how player comprehension is affected by the sequence of introducing game mechanics. READ MORE

  6. 5. Geralt's Third Sword : Representation of sex in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Lynn Lynn Angerer; Mette Christiansen; [2023]
    Keywords : Gazes; Reward; Sex; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt; Video Game; Women;

    Abstract : This paper examines the representation of sex in the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in terms of quest design, narrative, and sex scenes. Examining this topic is relevant to identifying misogynistic tropes in games and finding out where the portrayal of sex might be lacking or even harmful, for designers as well as consumers. READ MORE