In this paper, notions of game studies, games research, game design, and design research
are examined. As a most popular keyword on game research papers' game design'connects …

In this article, the notion of game design value is proposed and explored utilizing three
design theory frameworks: Holm's design values, Lawson's guiding principles and Schön's …

In this chapter, we propose an ethical framework for serious game design, which we term the
Ecosystem for Designing Games Ethically (EDGE). EDGE expands on Zagal's categorization …

In the fast-paced gaming business driven by smartphones and social media, Genshin
Impact's exciting gameplay and in-game transactions attract gamers worldwide. During …

This paper describes a professional development program that is designed to prepare in-
service educators for culturally responsive teaching (CRT) through practice with the …

The aim of this study was to give voice to independent game designers and their production
process. The research addressed the question: How do independent game designers …

Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a
jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future.(Camus, 1942) One of the best …

In 2016, at the joint conference of Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA) and
Foundations of Digital Games (FDG), I participated in a panel of six game scholars. We all …

In this chapter, we derive a framework for discussing various ethical considerations in
serious game design, based on a Zagal's categorization of ethical areas in game design …