User acceptance of virtual reality (VR) applications is dependent on multiple aspects, such
as usability, enjoyment, and cybersickness. To fully realize the disruptive potential of VR …

Abstract Games User Research (GUR) focuses on measuring, analysing and understanding
player experiences to optimise game designs. Hence, GUR experts aim to understand how …

We provide an extensive overview of a wide range of quantum games and interactive tools
that have been employed by the quantum community in recent years. We present selected …

It is well documented that exergames are enjoyable to play and can significantly improve
older adults' health and well-being. However, there is limited research on exploring factors …

Emotionally evocative games hold great potential for both industry and our basic
understanding about human affect. The question of how best games elicit and respond to …

Virtual Reality (VR) has the potential to transform knowledge work. One advantage of VR
knowledge work is that it allows extending 2D displays into the third dimension, enabling …

Questionnaires are vital in games user research (GUR) to assess player experience (PX).
However, having too many questions in surveys prevents wider uptake among GUR …

Video game analytics are widely adopted within academia and industrial development–yet,
the player's perspective is rarely considered as a driving factor, even though vast …

As the complexity and scope of game development increases, playtesting remains an
essential activity to ensure the quality of video games. Yet, the manual, ad-hoc nature of …

Uncertainty is widely acknowledged as an engaging gameplay element but rarely used in
exergames. In this research, we explore the role of uncertainty in exergames and introduce …