This lecture focuses on hot topics and the state-of-the-art in digital games research. We will examine digital games from the different perspectives of game design research, social and media psychology. Further, we dive into new technological advances and trends in computer entertainment. Digital Games complements the masters lecture Game Architecture and Design which focuses on the practical parts or designing and developing digital games. However, this lecture provides insight into research about and with digital games.
Our course concept is in line with the basic steps of scientific work in the domain of computer entertainment research. We will run through the process of the preparation and submission of a scientific paper to a course internal conference where the respective publications will be presented orally. |
