Essays about: "Video Game Studies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 116 essays containing the words Video Game Studies.

  1. 1. LET’S LEVEL UP OUR COMMUNICATION A Study of Communication Challenges in Game Development Teams

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Fina Blomberg; Louise Lind; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : internal communication; multidisciplinary teams; game development; management;

    Abstract : Video games are growing fast in popularity, and while gaming has been primarily an entertainment medium, educators have also realized its benefits as a learning tool. However, little research is done on the complexity of communication in game development projects, though studies of challenges in game development often men-tion communication problems causing delays, stress, and inefficiency. READ MORE

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

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    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

  4. 3. Perceptual Sensitivity to Video Degradations in a Simulated Cloud-Gaming Environment: An Empirical Study through Subjective Tests

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    Author : Boli Gao; [2023]
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    Abstract : Cloud gaming, often referred to as gaming on demand or game streaming, is a contemporary form of online gaming. It operates by running video games on powerful, remote servers and streaming them in realtime directly to a user’s device. READ MORE

  5. 4. The key of challenging levels: An analysis of 2D puzzle video game levels

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Shurui Zhang; [2023]
    Keywords : Video games; 2D Puzzle games; Challenge types; Puzzle game levels;

    Abstract : This study is focused on the challenges in puzzle video games. Based on several previous studies, the researcher created seven different types of challenges in puzzle games. READ MORE

  6. 5. Japanese Juxtaposition : A comparative study of Japanese and Western adult games

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    Author : Kamiab Ghorbanpour; [2023]
    Keywords : Computer games; Ethnography; Japan; Adult Games; Video game industry; Japanese.;

    Abstract : Japanese games have received extensive attention in academic and non-academic research. However, there has been a noticeable lack of study on Japanese adult games, despite their significant presence within the industry. READ MORE