CHI
2011
ACM
12 years 8 months ago
2011
ACM
Game designers frequently invest in aesthetic improvements such as music, sound effects, and animations. However, their exact value for attracting and retaining players remains un...
DIGRA
2005
Springer
13 years 10 months ago
2005
Springer
Challenge and conflict are elements that all game designers strive to engineer into their games. Research shows that challenge is what drives a high proportion of games players ye...
FDG
2009
ACM
13 years 11 months ago
2009
ACM
Designing videogames involves weaving together systems of rules, called game mechanics, which support and structure compelling player experiences. Thus a significant portion of ga...