Background As the gaming industry grows around the world, playing pervasive games is
becoming an important mode of entertainment. A pervasive game is one in which the game …

Location-based games (LBGs) are based on digital representations of our surroundings and
the spaces we inhabit. These digital twins of the real world, real world metaverses, are …

There is growing academic interest in how people use ubiquitous computing devices—
particularly smartphones—for cultivating liveable, enjoyable places, replete with layers of …

Over the past two decades, the development of a new set of technologies, devices and
applications has supported the emergence of a new infocommunicational landscape in …

The development of intellectualization trend in online education has been characterized by
constructing a multi-terminal immersive learning environment. Virtual reality (VR) technology …

With the expanding popularity of Location-Based Games and the rise of advertising therein,
there exists a need to comprehend the impact of Location-Based Game Advertising (LGA) …

Lisätyn todellisuuden (AR) teknologiat kehityyvät nopeasti ja avaavat uusia mahdollisuuksia
innovatiivisille ja interaktiivisille kokemuksille. AR: ää voidaan käyttää yhdessä muiden …

Nowadays, the development speed of computer technology is accelerating, and in the
process, the game industry has developed into an emerging entertainment industry with a …

Location-based, augmented reality games such as Pokémon GO (Niantic 2016-present)
integrate real-world locations into the gameplay mechanics, meaning players must travel to …

This thesis explores the social and spatial dynamics of two major Location-Based Mobile
Games communities in Montréal. By conducting interviews and play sessions with fifteen …