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Preface of the book ?The Gamification Toolbox? (Broacasting our studies)
These days, we're seeing an increase in references to the culture of games and video games. It's in this context that we find the phenomenon of gamification. But is it aimed exclusively at gaming enthusiasts, or is it open to all? To find out, let's play! The rules are simple: take a look at Camille's day below. Each time you come across the symbols * @ & #, ask yourself if the sentence matches you. If so, count the symbol in question. Early in the morning, the clock radio plays 8-bit mu [...]Keywords : Serious game, Game, Gamification
XR (Virtual Experiences): cure or poison for cultural experience? (Broacasting our studies)
Abstract: Since 2016, the appearance of consumer virtual reality headsets has put this technology back in the media spotlight. However, all virtual and immersive experiences are subject to technological advances that make them available to as many people as possible, right down to our smartphones (notably through augmented reality). This amalgam of technologies has enabled the emergence of new cultural content, and made it possible to access more interactive heritage works. In the current health [...]Keywords : AR, VR, XR, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Extended Reality
Pokemon GO: study and reflection on the game (Blog post)
For the Ludoscience team, it's very important to play if you want to practice Ludology.Having read a few articles mentioning the idea that Pokémon GO could promote the health of its users through the walking activity it elicits, we wanted to form our own opinion by playing the title. We took the game with us on vacation, in the countryside, in the mountains and in the city.This month-long test also gave us the opportunity to make a few observations in the field, which we'd like to share w [...]Keywords : Serious Game, Video game, Smartphone, Serious Gaming, Pokemon Go, Gameplay, Research
Gamification and the Psychology of Game Design in Transforming Mental Health Care (Broacasting our studies)
Researchers and health professionals have long been curious about the potential of electronic games for purposes beyond entertainment. This topic is of particular importance given the rapid growth of the game industry, whose products are enjoyed by over 1.5 billion people worldwide (EEDAR, 2015), many of them on mobile devices. As the number of smartphone users continues to grow, with conservative estimates projecting a rise from 2 billion worldwide at the end of 2015 to 6.1 billion in 2020 (Eri [...]The 'Synthesis' Virtual Museum?an open virtual exhibition creation tool (Broacasting our studies)
Abstract The continuous development of web services and computer infrastructures complemented by the increasing availability of game development software engines, contribute to an on-going expansion in the release of serious games (SG) in diverse areas, ranging from entertainment, cultural heritage (CH), education, artificial intelligence (AI), sociology, military to health systems [1]. In this sense SGs can be thought of as bridging culture and education with gaming. By utilizing contempor [...]Keywords : Cultural heritage, Serious game
Conference. Serious games, Thursday, at UBO (Broacasting our studies)
Conference. Serious games, Thursday, at UBOApril 05, 2014 at 00:00The conference “Serious game: games for utilitarian purposes, state of the art and definitions”, organized by students in the Deust TMIC (Deust technicien des médias interactifs et communicants) training program, will take place on Thursday, from 9 am to 12 pm, at UBO, amphi P, building C (continuing education), 20, avenue Le Gorgeu. It will be led by Julian Alvarez, head of the Play research lab, CCI Grand Hain [...]Keywords : Serious Game, History, Definition
THE SERIOUS GAMES FOR LEARNING THE CHALLENGE OF A STANDARD MAINTENANCE AND COMPETITIVE GAMEPLAY AND DESIGN (Broacasting our studies)
Introduction The value of video games for learning is a controversial issue that has fueled numerous investigations since the first electronic games captivated generations of young people and children in the 80s (and Méndiz De Aguilera, 2004). While, initially, there were suspicions to believe that video games could be useful in education and training field currently, it is a widely shared by both researchers concept, for educators (Del Moral, 2010; Gros, 2009, Gros, 2000 Etxeberr&ia [...]Keywords : Video games, Learning, Values
MuseUs: Case study of a pervasive cultural heritage serious game (Broacasting our studies)
This article describes a case study on MuseUs, a pervasive serious game for use in museums, running as a smartphone app. During the museum visit, players are invited to create their own exposition and are guided by the application in doing so. The aim is to provide a learning effect during a visit to a museum exhibition. Central to the MuseUs experience is that it does not necessitate a predefined path trough the museum and that it does not draw the attention away from the exposition itself. Als [...]Keywords : Serious Game, Museum, Smartphone, Cultural heritage
Grand Thieves & Tomb Raiders: How British Videogames Conquered the World (Book reference)
This books focuses on the history of videogames in Britain, and more specifically on the best-known videogames in history that originates from Britain: Tomb Raider, Grand Theft, Auto, Elite, MUD, Populous, Lemmings, Carmageddon, Runescape, EarthWormJim, etc. This book also details the history of some famous english computers, such as Sinclair's ZX family, the Amstrad computer line, the BBC Micro and its legacy, that includes the ARM processors nowadays embedded in almost any smartphone. Extremel [...]Keywords : history, videogames, britain, grand theft auto, tomb raider, elite, populous, mud
Towards a collaborative tourist system using serious games (Broacasting our studies)
Abstract Nowadays, traveling is becoming increasingly easier. New and cheaper means of communication make tourism available for a larger number of people. Withal, smartphones are trending and they are replacing the common cellphone at a fast rate. It’s safe to assume that, in a near future, every single person will be able to afford a mobile device of this kind, including tourists. Many applications exist for mobile devices, specifically for smartphones, in order to help tourists in t [...]Keywords : Serious Game, Tourism