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1. How do linear and nonlinear levels inspire game flow in cooperative gameplay? : comparative analysis of collaborative mechanics design in ItTakes Two
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : This study investigates how linear and nonlinear level designs inspire game flow in cooperative gameplay through a close reading analysis. The research focuses on It Takes Two, a highly successful cooperative game with compelling and unusual combination of game elements that enhance the cooperative experience. READ MORE
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2. Cooperative Modular Neural Networks for Artificial Intelligence in Games : A Comparison with A Monolithic Neural Network Regarding Technical Aspects and The Player Experience
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Fakulteten för datavetenskaperAbstract : Recent years have seen multiple machine-learning research projects concerning agents in video games. Yet, there is a disjoint between this academic research and the video game industry, evidenced by the fact that game developers still hesitate to use neural networks (NN) due to lack of clarity and control. READ MORE
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3. The Impact of Perceived Fairness on Player Playstyle in Multiplayer Card Games
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : This research study explores the influence of perceived fairness on players' playstyle in multiplayer card games. The study focuses on a card game called "Insomnia" and its modified versions to investigate players' perceptions of fairness and their subsequent behavior. READ MORE
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4. Player behavior in cooperative action games : How communication, cooperation and prosocial behavior affects players behavior
University essay from Södertörns högskolaAbstract : This thesis examines what game designs cause players to exhibit communication, cooperation and prosocial behavior towards each other in cooperative action games. This study used qualitative research methods to analyze a cooperative action game called Warhammer: Vermintide 2 as a case study. The gathering of data is done through Stimulated recall. READ MORE
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5. Multi-Agent Information Gathering Using Stackelberg Games
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Multi-agent information gathering (MA-IG) enables autonomous robots to cooperatively collect information in an unfamiliar area. In some scenarios, the focus is on gathering the true mapping of a physical quantity such as temperature or magnetic field. READ MORE