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 …

Abstract “Serious Games” is a unique industry that is concerned with the training/learning
performance assessment of its clients. It is one of three digital technology industries (along …

Affective games are a sub-field of affective computing that tries to study how to design
videogames that are able to react to the emotions expressed by the player, as well as …

This study explores whether using immersive virtual reality technology (iVR) in a virtual
simulated store (VSS) enhances perceived telepresence and usability compared to …

The combination of psychophysiological and psychometric methods provides reliable
measurements of affective user experience (UX). Understanding the nature of affective UX in …

Advances in technology have enabled animators and video game designers to design
increasingly realistic, human-like characters in animation and games. Although it was …

Realistic versus stylized depictions of virtual humans in simulated inter-personal situations
and their ability to elicit emotional responses in users has been an open question for artists …

Serious games are educational tools which are more and more used in patient and health
professional education. In this article, we discuss three main points that developers and …

Today's spectrum of playful fitness solutions features systems that are clearly game-first or
fitness-first in design; hardly any sufficiently incorporate both areas. Consequently, existing …

Avatar customization is known to positively affect crucial outcomes in numerous domains.
However, it is unknown whether audial customization can confer the same benefits as visual …