Handbook Of Digital Games And Entertainment Technologies

Author : Ryohei Nakatsu,Matthias Rauterberg,Paolo Ciancarini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9814560499

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Handbook of Digital Games and Entertainment Technologies by Ryohei Nakatsu,Matthias Rauterberg,Paolo Ciancarini Pdf

The topics treated in this handbook cover all areas of games and entertainment technologies, such as digital entertainment; technology, design/art, and sociology. The handbook consists of contributions from top class scholars and researchers from the interdisciplinary topic areas. The aim of this handbook is to serving as a key reference work in the field and provides readers with a holistic picture of this interdisciplinary field covering technical issues, aesthetic/design issues, and sociological issues. At present, there is no reference work in the field that provides such a broad and complete picture of the field. Engineers and researchers who want to learn about this emerging area will be able to find adequate answers regarding technology issues on digital entertainment. Designers and artists can learn how their skills and expertise can contribute to this emerging area. Also researchers working in the field of sociology and psychology will find how their experience and knowledge are connected to other areas such as technology and art/design. Although topics are written by foremost experts from the field, the description for each topic has been intended to be easily understandable but yet comprehensive enough so that it caters not only for the experts but also beginners and students in the field.

Author : Marios C. Angelides,Harry Agius
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118796276

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Handbook of Digital Games by Marios C. Angelides,Harry Agius Pdf

This book covers the state-of-the-art in digital games research and development for anyone working with or studying digital games and those who are considering entering into this rapidly growing industry. Many books have been published that sufficiently describe popular topics in digital games; however, until now there has not been a comprehensive book that draws the traditional and emerging facets of gaming together across multiple disciplines within a single volume.

Author : Borko Furht
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780387890241

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Handbook of Multimedia for Digital Entertainment and Arts by Borko Furht Pdf

The advances in computer entertainment, multi-player and online games, technology-enabled art, culture and performance have created a new form of entertainment and art. The success of this new field has influenced the development of the digital entertainment industry and related products/services, which has impacted every aspect of our lives. Handbook of Multimedia for Digital Entertainment and Arts is an edited volume contributed by worldwide experts in the field of the new digital and interactive media, and their applications in entertainment and arts. This handbook covers leading edge media technologies, and the latest research applied to digital entertainment and arts. The main focus of Handbook of Multimedia for Digital Entertainment and Arts targets interactive and online games, edutainment, e-performance, personal broadcasting, innovative technologies for digital arts, digital visual and auditory media, augmented reality, moving media, and other advanced topics. The final chapters of this book present future trends and developments within this explosive field. Handbook of Multimedia for Digital Entertainment and Arts serves as a primary reference for advanced-level students, researchers and professors studying computer science and electrical engineering. With the dramatic growth of interactive digital entertainment and art applications, this handbook is also suitable as a reference for practitioners, programmers, and engineers working in this field.

Author : Ferdig, Richard E.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1762 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781599048116

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Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education by Ferdig, Richard E. Pdf

"This book presents a framework for understanding games for educational purposes while providing a broader sense of current related research. This creative and advanced title is a must-have for those interested in expanding their knowledge of this exciting field of electronic gaming"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Peter Vorderer,Christoph Klimmt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780190072230

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The Oxford Handbook of Entertainment Theory by Peter Vorderer,Christoph Klimmt Pdf

The proliferation of new digital technologies has given rise to an entirely changed media landscape and revolutionized how we seek entertainment. Older entertainment media like novels, radio, and film have been joined by a host of digital media that smartphones allow us to carry almost anywhere and at all times, from video games and social media to video on demand services. This unprecedented ubiquity of entertainment media calls for new and more sophisticated theories that help us understand the fascination that different entertainment media exert on us and how they change the human experience. The Oxford Handbook of Entertainment Theory surveys and furthers the most influential psychology-driven research on media entertainment to illuminate how people are drawn into media experiences. The 41 chapters in this Handbook not only offer fresh perspectives on established theories but also introduce emerging models and highlight the importance of considering the diverse backgrounds of media users when conducting research. They also cover the motivations and reactions of media users in relationship to different types of media, the trend towards interactive media such as video games and virtual reality, and particularly popular media contents like sexuality, violence, sports, and the news. As the most comprehensive overview of psychology-based research on media entertainment available, this Handbook is an invaluable resource for seasoned researchers and those beginning to learn about the field alike.

Author : Johannes Fromme,Alexander Unger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400727779

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Computer Games and New Media Cultures by Johannes Fromme,Alexander Unger Pdf

Digital gaming is today a significant economic phenomenon as well as being an intrinsic part of a convergent media culture in postmodern societies. Its ubiquity, as well as the sheer volume of hours young people spend gaming, should make it ripe for urgent academic enquiry, yet the subject was a research backwater until the turn of the millennium. Even today, as tens of millions of young people spend their waking hours manipulating avatars and gaming characters on computer screens, the subject is still treated with scepticism in some academic circles. This handbook aims to reflect the relevance and value of studying digital games, now the subject of a growing number of studies, surveys, conferences and publications. As an overview of the current state of research into digital gaming, the 42 papers included in this handbook focus on the social and cultural relevance of gaming. In doing so, they provide an alternative perspective to one-dimensional studies of gaming, whose agendas do not include cultural factors. The contributions, which range from theoretical approaches to empirical studies, cover various topics including analyses of games themselves, the player-game interaction, and the social context of gaming. In addition, the educational aspects of games and gaming are treated in a discrete section. With material on non-commercial gaming trends such as ‘modding’, and a multinational group of authors from eleven nations, the handbook is a vital publication demonstrating that new media cultures are far more complex and diverse than commonly assumed in a debate dominated by concerns over violent content.

Author : Roberto Dillon
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000093544

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The Digital Gaming Handbook by Roberto Dillon Pdf

The Digital Gaming Handbook covers the state-of-the-art in video and digital game research and development, from traditional to emerging elements of gaming across multiple disciplines. Chapters are presented with applicability across all gaming platforms over a broad range of topics, from game content creation through gameplay at a level accessible for the professional game developer while being deep enough to provide a valuable reference of the state-of-the-art research in this field. Key Features: International experts share their research and experience in game development and design Provides readers with inside perspectives on the cross-disciplinary aspects of the industry Includes retrospective and forward-looking examinations of gaming Editor: Dr. Roberto Dillon is a leading game studies educator with more than 15 years of experience in the field of game design and development.

Author : Nicholas B. Zeman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781315354477

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Storytelling for Interactive Digital Media and Video Games by Nicholas B. Zeman Pdf

The evolution of story-telling is as old as the human race; from the beginning, when our ancestors first gathered around a campfire to share wondrous tales through oral traditions, to today, with information and stories being shared through waves and filling screens with words and images. Stories have always surrounded us, and united us in ways other disciplines can't. Storytelling for Interactive Digital Media and Video Games lays out the construct of the story, and how it can be manipulated by the storyteller through sound, video, lighting, graphics, and color. This book is the perfect guide to aspiring storytellers as it illustrates the different manner of how and why stories are told, and how to make them "interactive." Storytelling features heavy game development as a method of storytelling and delivery, and how to develop compelling plots, characters, settings, and actions inside a game. The concept of digital storytelling will be explored, and how this differs from previous incarnations of mediums for stories Key Features: Explores the necessary elements of a story (setting, character, events, sequence, and perspective) and how they affect the viewer of the story Discusses media and its role in storytelling, including images, art, sound, video, and animation Explores the effect of interactivity on the story, such as contest TV, web-based storytelling, kiosks, and games Shows the different types of story themes in gaming and how they are interwoven Describes how to make games engaging and rewarding intrinsically and extrinsically

Author : Steve Rabin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780429619717

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Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Architecture by Steve Rabin Pdf

Steve Rabin’s Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Architecture gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous three Game AI Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology covering game AI architecture. This volume is complete with articles by leading game AI programmers that further explore modern architecture such as behavior trees and share architectures used in top games such as Final Fantasy XV, the Call of Duty series and the Guild War series. Key Features Provides real-life case studies of game AI in published commercial games Material by top developers and researchers in Game AI Downloadable demos and/or source code available online

Author : Barbaros Bostan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030815387

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Games and Narrative: Theory and Practice by Barbaros Bostan Pdf

This book provides an introduction and overview of the rapidly evolving topic of game narratives, presenting the new perspectives employed by researchers and the industry, highlighting the recent empirical findings that illustrate the nature of it. The first section deals with narrative design and theory, the second section includes social and cultural studies on game narrative, the third section focuses on new technologies and approaches for the topic, the fourth section presents practices and case studies, and the final section provides industry cases from professionals.

Author : Keengwe, Jared
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799895626

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Handbook of Research on Transformative and Innovative Pedagogies in Education by Keengwe, Jared Pdf

Various pedagogies, such as the use of digital learning in education, have been used and researched for decades, but many schools have little to show for these initiatives. This contrasts starkly with technology-supported initiatives in other fields such as business and healthcare. Traditional pedagogies and general digital technology applications have yet to impact education in a significant way that transforms learning. A primary reason for this minimal impact on learning is that digital technologies have attempted to make traditional instructional processes more efficient rather than using a more appropriate paradigm for learning. As such, it is important to look at digital technology as a partner and use transformative applications to become partners with students (not teachers) to empower their learning process both in and out of school. The Handbook of Research on Transformative and Innovative Pedagogies in Education is a comprehensive reference that identifies and justifies the paradigm of transformative learning and pedagogies in education. It provides exemplars of existing transformative applications that, if used as partners to empower student learning, have the potential to dramatically engage students in a type of learning that better fits 21st century learners. Covering topics such as gamification, project-based learning, and professional development, this major reference work is an essential resource for pre-service and in-service teachers, educational technologists, instructional designers, educational administration and faculty, researchers, and academicians seeking pedagogical models that inspire students to learn meaningfully.

Author : Steve Rabin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780429621826

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Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Movement and Pathfinding by Steve Rabin Pdf

Steve Rabin’s Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Movement and Pathfinding gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous three Game AI Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology covering movement and pathfinding in game AI. This volume is complete with articles by leading game AI programmers that explore better ways to smooth paths, avoid obstacles, and navigate 3D space with cutting-edge techniques. Key Features Provides real-life case studies of game AI in published commercial games Material by top developers and researchers in Game AI Downloadable demos and/or source code available online

Author : Günter Wallner,Simone Kriglstein,Helmut Hlavacs,Rainer Malaka,Artur Lugmayr,Hyun-Seung Yang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319461007

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Entertainment Computing - ICEC 2016 by Günter Wallner,Simone Kriglstein,Helmut Hlavacs,Rainer Malaka,Artur Lugmayr,Hyun-Seung Yang Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th InternationalConference on Entertainment Computing, ICEC 2016, held in Vienna, Austria, in September 2016. The 16 full papers, 13 short papers, and 2 posters presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. The multidisciplinary nature of entertainment computing is reflected by the papers. They are organized in the following topical sections: games for health, learning, and social change; use and evaluation of digital entertainment; and entertainment technology.

Author : Ben Schouten
Publisher : Springer Vieweg
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 3658028998

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Handbook of Contemporary Design for Game and Play by Ben Schouten Pdf

Author : Carolyn Handler Miller
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781135044459

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Digital Storytelling by Carolyn Handler Miller Pdf

Digital Storytelling shows you how to create immersive, interactive narratives across a multitude of platforms, devices, and media. From age-old storytelling techniques to cutting-edge development processes, this book covers creating stories for all forms of New Media, including transmedia storytelling, video games, mobile apps, and second screen experiences. The way a story is told, a message is delivered, or a narrative is navigated has changed dramatically over the last few years. Stories are told through video games, interactive books, and social media. Stories are told on all sorts of different platforms and through all sorts of different devices. They’re immersive, letting the user interact with the story and letting the user enter the story and shape it themselves. This book features case studies that cover a great spectrum of platforms and different story genres. It also shows you how to plan processes for developing interactive narratives for all forms of entertainment and non-fiction purposes: education, training, information and promotion. Digital Storytelling features interviews with some of the industry’s biggest names, showing you how they build and tell their stories.