Essays about: "Game effects"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 276 essays containing the words Game effects.

  1. 6. Animation Graph

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Jonathan Berg; [2023]
    Keywords : animation; graph; dataflow; game development;

    Abstract : This work introduces a data model, compiler and runtime interpreter to drive the logic of animation graphs in game engines. The primary purpose of an animation graph is to allow for animation logic to be evaluated in a data driven way, which enables game programmers and animators to work iteratively and in parallel. READ MORE

  3. 7. Can You Pet the Dog? : Exploring the experiential impact of sociable animal interaction in games

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Frida Björnfot; Sofia Rautiainen; [2023]
    Keywords : digital game; game design; human-animal interaction; player experience; virtual animals;

    Abstract : The feature to “pet” animals in digital games is highly requested by players in online discourse, but there is a lack of research on its utility from a game design perspective. This thesis aims to gain a preliminary understanding of the effects of optional, sociable animal interaction to further inform game design decisions. READ MORE

  4. 8. Uncanny Sound Design : How can voices in horror media be designed to sound uncanny, and are these effects perceived as being associated with fear?

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Rasmus Wikström; [2023]
    Keywords : Uncanny Valley; Sound Design; Sound Engineering; Fear; Scary Games;

    Abstract : Emotions of fear have long been the driving factor towards the appeal of the horror genre. Since beingpopularised in mothern years due to the ever growing development of technology, the Uncanny Valley hasfound its way into the horror genre. READ MORE

  5. 9. Why do players buy in-game items : An exploration into microtransactions and their effect on flow

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Adam Christopher Karboub; Marc Orozco Sebastian; [2023]
    Keywords : Free-to-play games; Microtransactions; Flow Theory; Exchange Theory; Gaming; Skins;

    Abstract : Background: In the last couple years, the free to play sector in gaming has taken a rise compared to their pay to play counterparts, being able to generate up to 85% of all gaming revenue. More and more game developers have opted to change their game from a paid model to a free-to-play business model, with prominent cases being games like CS:GO and Overwatch. READ MORE

  6. 10. Effectiveness of audio in games as a learning tool for improving memory retention

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Jonathan Arnfjell; Filip Hallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Video Games; Education; Learning; Memory;

    Abstract : This thesis researches the impact of audio in video games as a tool for enhancing memorization through an experiment. Existing research has found that videogames have the potential to be used as learning tools, however there's a lack of research exploring what aspects of video games make them useful in a learning setting. READ MORE