Essays about: "Serious games"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 107 essays containing the words Serious games.

  1. 6. Learning mechanism in game tutorials : For entertaining games

    University essay from

    Author : Mathias Jakobsson Ruuska; Carl Sjösten; Oscar Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Learning; Entertaining Game; Serious game; League of Legends; Overwatch; Tutorials; Artificial Intelligence.;

    Abstract : Investigating the crucial elements in game tutorials that have a significant impact on users' learning experience is fundamental to understand and improve game tutorials. By examining factors that could influence the players' learning, it's possible to find valuable information to enhance the learning process in gaming tutorials. READ MORE

  3. 7. Finding Identity through Art and Role-playing : A study on the Pouflons community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Shai Panaga; [2023]
    Keywords : ego bleed; art; gender; identity; larp; LGBT; role-play; RPGs;

    Abstract : “Playing pretend” is often regarded as childish, but many people continue to role-play well into adulthood through various forms of games, activities, and experiences that become an established part of societal norm. In this study, I attempt to establish links between marginalized identities, self-discovery, self-acceptance, and role-play. READ MORE

  4. 8. A Crisis of the Imagination: Games as a Tool for Visualizing Potential Futures

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Joakim Kvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Commercial video games; Crisis of the imagination; Escape Velocity; Future Scenarios; Sustainable Development; Worldmaking Interactions;

    Abstract : In order for the societal paradigm to shift in favor of climate-conscious practices and behaviors, it is clear that new and radically different perspectives need to be introduced to the public’s perception of climate change and sustainability. Humanity is currently suffering from a crisis of the imagination; the illustrious yet hegemonic worldview that we have exhausted all options available to us in the face of climate change. READ MORE

  5. 9. Learning by Gaming : Design and Evaluation of a Serious Game to Increase Energy Literacy

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

    Author : Haris Vidimlić; [2023]
    Keywords : Serious games; Energy Literacy; Physicalization of Data; Game Mechanics; Thematic Analysis; Serious games; Energy literacy; Fysikalisering av data; Spelmekanismer; Tematisk analys;

    Abstract : This study explores the design and effectiveness of a serious board game aimed at promoting energy literacy in the context of residential energy consumption. With electricity consumption and energy conservation being highly relevant and pressing topics today, there is a growing need to address the lack of knowledge and awareness surrounding household energy consumption. READ MORE

  6. 10. From Pixels to Culture : Gamification and Extended Reality in the Modern Museum

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Nikolaos Gkizis Chatziantoniou; [2023]
    Keywords : Gamification; Serious Games; Extended Reality; Digital Museum; Cultural Heritage;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the theory, implementation, and critical aspects of gamification and extended reality employed within the cultural sector. More specifically the impact of gamification and virtualization on the information dissemination by the institutions and what it means for the visitor as well as the challenges that arise with the use of such technologies and potential points of criticism. READ MORE