Essays about: "digital games"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 268 essays containing the words digital games.

1. 1. Conjunction of the spheres. The struggle for hegemony in the English language online reception of Netflix adaption: The Witcher.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

   Author : Sarah R. Kern; [2024-02-06]
   Keywords : Production reception; Hegemony; Discourse; Transmedia; Witcher; Fantasy; Polish Fantasy; Media literacy; Convergence culture; Fan-studies; Participation culture; Technical communication; Digital Role-Playing Games; Civic imagination; Netnography; ;

   Abstract : This essay uses the concepts of convergence culture, transmedia and hegemony, to understand the struggles within the English language reception to Netflix Tv production “The Witcher.” In order to help the reader, the essay presents the background to the larger Witcher franchise, as well as standard debates and issues within the fantasy genre, the role-playing-game genre and convergence culture. READ MORE

3. 2. A Language for Board Games – Development of an Embedded Domain-Specific Language for Describing Board Games

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Edvin Alestig; Joel Ericson; Erik Eriksson; Lukas Schiavone; Filip Torphage; Joakim Tubring; [2023-03-03]
   Keywords : DSL; domain-specific languages; Haskell; functional programming; board games; game theory; domänspecifika språk; funktionell programmering; brädspel; spelteori;

   Abstract : In recent years board games have increasingly found themselves in the digital medium. One way to enable easier creation of digital board games is to create a domainspecific language (DSL) for that purpose. This thesis details the process of developing an embedded DSL for describing board games with Haskell as its host language. READ MORE

4. 3. Prototyping Tool for Large Scale Interactive Experiences

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för designvetenskaper

   Author : Venkata Satya Anurag Gargeya Unnava; Yiyang Liu; [2023]
   Keywords : Virtual Reality; Augmented Reality; Interactive Content; Large Scale Interactive Content; Visualizer; Simulations; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the age where entertainment is the driving force behind the functioning of large industries, companies like SONY have figured out a way to market their entertainment content including movies, music, and games using large-scale interactive marketing and promotional content. Building and testing such content before it is released on large and complex devices is a continuously challenging task and there have been efforts both in academia and industry made to ameliorate this content production workflow. READ MORE

5. 4. Can the video game Medieval Dynasty reduce stress through nature therapy?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Myasar Kamala; Ramzi Ayari; [2023]
   Keywords : Video games; Stress reduction; mental well-being; Medieval Dynasty; Psychological impact; Technology and health;

   Abstract : The rapid growth of technology, including video games and mobile phones, has raised concerns about addiction and mental health. This study explores the feasibility of using the game Medieval Dynasty to alleviate mental stress. READ MORE

6. 5. 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