4 papers
A Music Information Retrieval Approach to Classify Sub-Genres in Role Playing Games
Daeun Hwang, Xuyuan Cai, Edward F. Melcer +1
Video game music (VGM) is often studied under the same lens as film music, which largely focuses on its theoretical functionality with relation to the identified genres of the medi…
Clicking some of the silly options: Exploring Player Motivation in Static and Dynamic Educational Interactive Narratives
Daeun Hwang, Samuel Shields, Alex Calderwood +4
Motivation is an important factor underlying successful learning. Previous research has demonstrated the positive effects that static interactive narrative games can have on motiva…
Exploring Gender and Racial/Ethnic Bias Against Video Game Streamers: Comparing Perceived Gameplay Skill and Viewer Engagement
David V. Nguyen, Edward F. Melcer, Deanne Adams
Research suggests there is a perception that females and underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities have worse gameplay skills and produce less engaging video game streaming content…
Info Overload: A Cooperative Evacuation Game
MJ Johns, Rita Tesfay, Mário Escarce Junior +5
Info Overload is a minigame within a larger collection aimed at increasing awareness and preparation for an evacuation in the event of a wildfire. The game relies on experiential t…