Sense of presence is a central but widely contested concept in virtual reality (VR) and has
been the subject of significant debate, discussion and research. Key factors considered to …

Modern hardware and software innovations in the field of virtual reality (VR), such as VR
headsets and accessible game engines, allow cartographers to create 3D environments …

Abstract First-Person Shooter computer games are designed to be immersive experiences
yet the phenomenon of immersion is little understood. This article surveys theories of …

The design and representation of time and space are important in any narrative form. Not
surprisingly there is an extensive literature on specific considerations of space or time in …

One of the aims of modern First-Person Shooter (FPS) design is to provide an immersive
experience to the player. This paper examines the role of sound in enabling such immersion …

Player immersion is the holy grail of computer game designers particularly in environments
such as those found in firstperson shooters. However, little is understood about the …

The sounds that a player hears while immersed in a game can have dramatic effects on that
person, opening up a considerable, far-reaching field of research. Game Sound Technology …

This article discusses knowledge production in game studies by exploring notions of
emotion, closeness and (queer) desire in new media ethnography. It uses field notes and …

This innovative book explores links between literature and videogames, and how designing
and playing games can transform our understanding of literature. It shows how studying …

Survival horror has an intrinsic relationship with story and storytelling media. The horror
video game, as Bernard Perron (2006) observes, is a largely story-driven genre; Tanya …