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 …

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

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 …

Abstract First-Person Shooter computer games are designed to be immersive experiences
yet the phenomenon of immersion is little understood. This article surveys theories of …

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 …

The study evaluates the effectiveness of experimental manipulations of transportation,
immersion, spatial presence, character identification, and perceived similarity. The meta …

Learner engagement has been considered to be an important factor for successful learning
in multimedia learning environments, which include digital game-based learning (DGBL) …

This study investigates the relationship between the perceived strangeness of a virtual
character and the perception of human likeness for some attributes of motion and sound …

Slot machine wins and losses have distinctive, measurable, physiological effects on players.
The contributing factors to these effects remain under-explored. We believe that sound is …

Survival horror games played in virtual reality can trigger intense fright and anxiety in the
players. Such unique characteristics can thus be exploited not only as a source of …