Dynamic difficulty adjustment (DDA) is a method of automatically modifying a game's
features, behaviors, and scenarios in real‐time, depending on the player's skill, so that the …

There is a consensus that serious games have a significant potential as a tool for instruction.
However, their effectiveness in terms of learning outcomes is still understudied mainly due to …

This paper attempts to provide a detailed overview of the latest advancements in the field of
game difficulty adaptation and experience personalization within the years 2005–2021 from …

Appropriate challenges and challenge-skill balance are usually key to positive player
experiences. However, some games such as the successful series Dark Souls are notorious …

User's leaving from the system without further return, called user churn, is a severe negative
signal in online games. Therefore, churn prediction and intervention are of great value for …

“Serious games” are becoming extremely relevant to individuals who have specific needs,
such as children with an autism spectrum condition (ASC). Often, individuals with an ASC …

Rehabilitation games can be a novel and effective approach to mental and physical
rehabilitation. Since patient's abilities differ, these types of games depend on a variety of …

In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed remarkable progress and
its applications have extended to the realm of video games. The incorporation of AI in video …

Abstract Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment (DDA) has garnered significant interest in game
research fields for many years. Despite high expectations, the effectiveness of DDA in …

Generally, the difficulty level of a therapeutic game is regulated manually by a therapist.
However, home-based rehabilitation games require a technique for automatic difficulty …