The use of virtual reality (VR) has seen significant recent growth and presents opportunities
for use in many domain areas. The use of head-mounted displays (HMDs) also presents …

Researchers reference realism in digital games without sufficient specificity. Without clarity
about the dimensions of realism, we cannot assess how and when to aim for a higher …

Questionnaires are among the most common research tools in virtual reality (VR) user
studies. Transitioning from virtuality to reality for giving self-reports on VR experiences can …

Virtual reality (VR) has disrupted the gaming market and is rapidly becoming ubiquitous. Yet
differences between VR and traditional mediums, such as controllers that are visible in the …

With the parallel advancement and evolution of psycho-physiological sensors, haptics, and
overall wearable computing, wearable devices have become a mainstay in everyday life …

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 …

This study explores the effects of the perspective-taking of non-player characters (NPCs) on
enhancing game immersion in prosocial virtual reality (VR) games. Prosocial games are …

Interactive technologies are getting closer to our bodies and permeate the infrastructure of
our homes. While such technologies offer many benefits, they can also cause an initial …

Virtual reality (VR) multiplayer games increasingly use asymmetry (eg, differences in a
person's capability or the user interface) and resulting interdependence between players to …

Virtual Reality nonfiction (VRNF) is an emerging form of immersive media experience
created for consumption using panoramic" Virtual Reality" headsets. VRNF promises …