Tag: Game Theory
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In Defense of Play: A rereading of Caillois’ “Man, Play, and Games”
Groos came to seein play the guarantor of youth: “Animals also do not play because they are young; they are young because they have toplay.”82 He therefore distinguished play activity involving (a) the sensory apparatus (the sense of touch,heat, taste, odor, hearing, color, shape, movement, etc.); (b )the motor apparatus (feeling about, destruction and analysis,construction…
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Beyond Survival: Music, Cybertext, and Paratext in “The Last of Us. A Three-Part Series
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in Academia, Anthropology, augmented reality, choose your own adventure, creativewriting, critical analysis, Culture, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, dramaturgy, existentialist, fan studies, fantasy, film review, film studies, flash fiction, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Globalization, horror, interactive fiction, internet lore, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, Ludology, narrative design, Narratology, performance studies, psychology, ritual, Road Trip, sci fi, scicomm, science fiction, screenwriting, spirituality, storytelling, user research, videogames, writingUnveiling the Hidden Depths of ‘The Last of Us’: A Journey Through its Storytelling Mastery . Welcome to a deep dive into the universe of “The Last of Us,” a landmark in narrative storytelling and a seminal work in the realm of video games. This series explores the intricate layers of its storytelling, gameplay, and…
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The Art of Game Balance and Narrative Design: Crafting the Ideal Player Experience
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in game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Graduate Research, graduate school, Ludology, narrative design, Narratology, popular culture, science fiction, screenwriting, scriptwriting, serious games, Story time, storytelling, videogames, worldbuilding, writing“Discover the Art of Crafting Unforgettable Gaming Experiences! Explore the symbiotic relationship between game balance and narrative design, uncovering the secrets behind player engagement and immersion. Dive into the world of game theory and self-determination theory for a deeper understanding of what makes games truly captivating.”