Gamification Group | 2022 August

August 10, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Exploring Food based Interactive, Multi-Sensory, and Tangible Storytelling Experiences

There is a considerable body of work that addresses the design of interactive narratives and food-based interaction systems, but little attention has been paid to the intersection of these two fields. Many approaches in the emerging field of Human Food Interaction (HFI) focus on optimizing...

August 10, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Do people’s user types change over time? An exploratory study

The creation of player typologies to understand the preferences and play styles of different players has been an important component of player research since its inception. It has highlighted the importance of what kind of motivations various players could carry and can influence design decisions...

August 10, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Design Implications for a Virtual Language Learning Companion Robot: Considering the Appearance, Interaction and Rewarding Behavior

Second language learning has become almost a necessity for many parts of the world due to the effects of globalization, as such many online language learning platforms have gained popular attention (especially with the effects of the COVID pandemic). An important area that requires research...

August 10, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Current issues of sustainability in esports

In recent years, there has been a steady increase in multidisciplinary research on various aspects of Esports. One current topic of interest to both academia and industry is the issue of sustainability. Especially with the growth of esports, this topic is expected to become even...

August 10, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Convergence between the real and the augmented: Experiences and perceptions in location-based games

Location-based AR games (LBG) have gained massive popularity and monetary success in recent years. Many positive aspects of LBGs in terms of social well-being, physical activity, and more have been reported by various scholars. An important point regarding LBGs is the unique use of technical...

August 10, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Content versus community focus in live streaming services: how to drive engagement in synchronous social media

Social live-streaming (SLS) has gained considerable popularity in recent years, especially among younger generations, due to many factors. The real-time engagement affordances created by this form of content creation enable novel behaviors and monetization structures. This paper presents the results of a study that examined...

August 10, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Comparing Social Media Reactions to Early Game Songs and Final Boss Music in Single Player Adventure Games

Video game music can fulfill various purposes, it can support game mechanics, amplify emotional themes, and add meaning to fictional spaces. The role of music is also strongly tied to feelings of nostalgia which is connected to social memories, relatedness, and connectedness. This paper investigates...

August 10, 2022 In Publication By Narmeen Marji

Acceptance of Wearable Technology: A Meta-Analysis

Wearable technologies are a category of smart electronic devices that can be worn on the body and often collect, track, and analyze biological and physiological data. In recent years, there has been a growing trend in this area that is expected to continue. The literature...