Essays about: "Ludonarratology"

Found 2 essays containing the word Ludonarratology.

  1. 1. The Psycho Mantis Effect : Redefining Immersion in Conjunction with the Fourth Wall

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Thérèse Lundqvist; Nora Ekeblad; [2023]
    Keywords : Diegesis; fourth wall manipulation; immersion; ludonarratology; Metal Gear Solid; NieR: Automata; the Magic Circle; video game;

    Abstract : This thesis broadens the discussion surrounding the fourth wall and immersion in games; the hypothesis being that there are more ways to manipulate the fourth wall other than breaking it, and that manipulation of the fourth wall does not necessarily break immersion. Four types of fourth wall manipulation have been labeled in this body of work: breaking, expansion, contraction, and grazing. READ MORE

  3. 2. “Reading” Japanese Role-playing Games : On the Example of Atelier Shallie DX (2020)

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för japanska

    Author : Cezar Apreotesei B.; [2020]
    Keywords : Japanese Role-playing Games; Video Games; Story Games; Atelier Shallie; Japanese Studies; Game Studies; Ludonarratology; ロールプレイングゲーム、ビデオゲーム、ストーリーゲーム、シャリーのアトリエ、日本学科、ゲーム学科、ルドナラトロジー;

    Abstract : The Japanese role-playing games attract players worldwide. Though, this is not necessarily due to a fascination with Japanese culture. While considering recent research on video games in Japanese Studies, especially the monograph by Rachael Hutchinson, this thesis puts an emphasis on Game Studies, as represented by Espen Aarseth. READ MORE