The use of virtual reality (VR) has seen significant recent growth and presents opportunities
for use in many domain areas. The use of head-mounted displays (HMDs) also presents …

Major news outlets increasingly use immersive techniques in their journalistic productions.
The idea is that, through the application of immersive technologies, the news consumer can …

This accessible textbook gives students the tools they need to analyze games using
strategies borrowed from textual analysis. As the field of game studies grows, videogame …

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of digital games to enhance
teaching and learning at all educational levels, from early years through to lifelong learning …

An investigation into computer game interfaces, both naturalistic and symbolic, and the
distinction between gameworlds and other kinds of fictional worlds. Computer games …

'Until now, most teachers have lacked the resources and knowledge to create games that
meet their needs. This book presents five principles that can be embedded into traditional or …

Avatar identification is one of the most promising research areas in games user research.
Greater identification with one's avatar has been associated with improved outcomes in the …

Interactive narratives are widely used to frame and contextualize education in games.
However, the specifics of how their designs aid the learning process and outcomes remains …

Sound and virtual reality (VR) are two important output modalities for creating an immersive
player experience (PX). While prior research suggests that sounds might contribute to a …

Virtual reality (VR) leverages human sight, hearing and touch senses to convey virtual
experiences. For d/Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) people, information conveyed through …