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...
Erik Andersen, Yun-En Liu, Rich Snider, Roy Szeto,...
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...
Abdennour El Rhalibi, Martin Hanneghan, Stephen Ta...
Designing videogames involves weaving together systems of rules, called game mechanics, which support and structure compelling player experiences. Thus a significant portion of ga...