Entertainment Computing - ICEC 2016

Name: Entertainment Computing - ICEC 2016 | 15th IFIP TC 14 International Conference, Vienna, Austria, September 28-30, 2016, Proceedings
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15th IFIP TC 14 International Conference, Vienna, Austria, September 28-30, 2016, Proceedings

Günter Wallner Simone Kriglstein Helmut Hlavacs Rainer Malaka Artur Lugmayr Hyun-Seung Yang(Editor)

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Published on 19. September 2016

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Intro
Preface
Organization
Contents
Games for Health, Learning, and Social Change
Using Gamification Mechanisms and Digital Games in Structured and Unstructured Learning Contexts
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Constructing Structured and Unstructured Learning Contexts
2.1 Classroom-Based Lesson Plan
2.2 Gamified Learning
2.3 Blending Technology into Unstructured Learning Contexts
2.4 Game-Enhanced Learning with Tingo
3 Discussion and Next Steps
Acknowledgement
References
The Challenge to Nurture Challenge
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Study Design
3 Results
3.1 Content
3.2 Motivational Aspects
3.3 Learning Outcome
4 Discussion, Conclusions and Outlook
Acknowledgements
References
Game System of Coordination Skills Training for Elderly People
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Previous Studies
2.1 Decline in Physical Capabilities with Age
2.2 Research Concerning Upper-Limb and Finger Coordination
2.3 Game Systems that Improve Physical and Cognitive Function
2.4 Analysis of Movements and Cognitive Function in the Elderly
3 System Summary
3.1 Upper-Limb Grasp Motion
3.2 Exercise Support System Summary
3.3 A Controller that Measures Upper-Limb Grasp Motion
4 Configuration of the Game Unit
4.1 Game Unit Overview
4.2 Content and Traits of Each Game Unit (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)
5 Analysis and Visualization of Upper-Limb Grasp Motion
5.1 Motion Analysis
5.2 Supporting Training by Visualization
6 Evaluation Experiment
6.1 Experiment
6.2 Target Group
6.3 Method
6.4 Results
7 Investigations
8 Conclusion
References
A Grammar-Based Framework for Rehabilitation Exergames
1 Introduction
2 Related Research and Background
3 Software Architecture
3.1 Exercise Demonstration and Recording
3.2 The Exercise-Script Editor
3.3 Kinect-Based Gameplay
3.4 Experience and Reflection
4 Conlcusions
References
Two Experimental Virtual Paradigms for Stress Research: Developing Avatar-Based Approaches for Inter ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Experimental Paradigms in Social Stress Research
1.2 Virtual Reality Based Solutions for Stress Research
1.3 Objective
2 Methods
2.1 Study 1 (Cyberball)
2.2 Study 2 (TSST)
2.3 Technical Implementation
3 Results
3.1 Study 1 (Cyberball)
3.2 Study 2 (TSST)
4 Discussion
4.1 Limitations and Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Success Factors for Applied Game Projects - An Exploratory Framework for Practitioners
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Two-Dimensional Framework
3 Literature Review
3.1 Applied Games
3.2 User Experience
3.3 Design Thinking
4 General Project Characteristics
5 Success Factors
5.1 Overall Success Factors
5.2 Phase 1: Exploration
5.3 Phase 2: Analysis
5.4 Phase 3: Ideation (Idea + Creation)
5.5 Phase 4: Design
5.6 Phase 5: Production
5.7 Phase 6: Go-Live and Maintenance
6 Discussion
Acknowledgements
References
Use and Evaluation of Digital Entertainment
Integrating and Inspecting Combined Behavioral Profiling and Social Network Models in Destiny
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Background: Destiny
4 Behavioral Profiling with Extremes
5 Player Networks and Characteristics
5.1 Network Measures
5.2 Archetypes
6 Visualizations and Network Integration
7 Conclusion and Discussion
References
How Playstyles Evolve: Progression Analysis and Profiling in Just Cause 2
1 Introduction
1.1 Contribution
1.2 Just Cause 2
2 Profiling and Progression: Related Work
3 Dataset and Features
3.1 Feature Definition and Pre-processing
4 Analysis
4.1 Progression Profiling via Cluster Analysis
4.2 Player Profile Descriptions
4.3 Player Progression Along the Missions
4.4 Visualizing Player Behavior Along the Main Story Line
5 Results
5.1 Player Behaviour over the Missions
6 Conclusion and Discussion
References
EyeCo: Effects of Shared Gaze on Social Presence in an Online Cooperative Game
Abstract
1 Introduction
1.1 Social Presence in Online Games
1.2 Nonverbal Interaction and Gaze-Based Interaction in Games
2 Contribution
3 Experiment Description
3.1 Participants and Procedure
3.2 Technical Setup
3.3 Measures
3.4 Data Analysis
4 Results
4.1 Qualitative Data Results
5 Discussion & Lessons Learned
6 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Evaluating Experiences in Different Virtual Reality Setups
1 Introduction
2 Background and Related Work
2.1 Comparing Experiences in Virtual Reality Environments
2.2 Cybersickness
3 The Setting
3.1 Virtual Environments
3.2 The Implemented Scenarios
4 Preliminary Study
4.1 Participants
4.2 Setup
4.3 Method
5 Findings
5.1 Experiences
5.2 The Tasks
6 Conclusion and Discussion
References
Proposing a New Conceptual Model Predicting Consumer Videogame Engagement Triggered Through Playful- ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 The Development of Conceptual Model and Study Propositions
3.1 Conceptual Model
3.2 Study Hypothesis
4 Conclusions
5 Contribution and Future Research
References
Entertainment Technology
Avatar Density Based Client Assignment
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Requirements
4 Proposed Solution
4.1 CAM Components
4.2 Base Grouping Factor
4.3 Reassignment
5 Experiments
6 Results
7 Conclusion and Future Considerations
References
A Hybrid Game Contents Streaming Method: Improving Graphic Quality Delivered on Cloud Gaming
1 Introduction
2 Existing Techniques
2.1 Image-Based Streaming
2.2 Instruction-Based Streaming
3 Hybrid-Streaming System
3.1 System Structure Overview
3.2 Structure of GamingAnyWhere's Image-Based Streaming
3.3 Additional Features
4 Implementation
4.1 Instruction-Based Streaming
4.2 Arrangement at the Client Module
5 Measurement
5.1 Demo Application for Current Evaluation
5.2 System Environment
5.3 Procedure of Measuring Graphic Quality
5.4 Measuring GPU Usage and Network Traffic Load
6 Results
6.1 Results of PSNR and SSIM
6.2 GPU Workload at Server and Client
6.3 Network Bandwidth Consumption
7 Discussion
7.1 Determination of the Z-Value Threshold
7.2 Compatibility with Other Genres of Games
7.3 Significance of the Improvement
8 Conclusion and Future Works
References
Anyboard: A Platform for Hybrid Board Games
1 Introduction
2 Hybrid Board Games: The ITo Approach
2.1 Challenges to the Development of Hybrid Games
3 The Anyboard Platform
3.1 Design Entities
3.2 Interactive Game Tokens and Cardboard Template
3.3 AnyboardJS
4 Discussion: Making an Anyboard Game
5 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Accelerating the Physical Experience of Immersive and Penetrating Music Using Vibration-Motor Array in a Wearable Belt Set
1 Introduction
2 Related Works
3 Physical Experience System of Sound and Music
3.1 Summary of System Structure
3.2 Hardware Structure and Vibration-motor-array Device
3.3 Sound-Analysis Unit
3.4 Vibration-Motor Control Unit
4 Experiment
4.1 Evaluation of the Effect of Creating Realistic Sensations with Physical Vibrations in Synchronization with the Ongoing Music
4.2 Evaluation of the Time Difference Among Vibration Motors for the Illusion of Physical Penetration of Sound
5 Discussion
5.1 The Effects of Vibration on the Realistic Sensation of Sound
5.2 Illusion of the Physical Penetration of Sound
6 Conclusions
References
The Concept of Pervasive Virtuality and Its Application in Digital Entertainment Systems
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Pervasive Virtuality
2.1 A New Reality-Virtuality Continuum Axis
2.2 Defining and Characterizing PV
3 Pervasive Virtuality Characteristics
3.1 Virtuality
3.2 Sociality
3.3 Spatiality
3.4 Communicability
3.5 Interaction
3.6 Context-Awareness
3.7 Resilience
4 Case Study
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Short Papers
Metry Mouse Missions: An Interactive, Geometric Obstacle Course of Daredevil Proportions
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Theoretical Framework
4 Game Design
5 Conclusion
References
Little Fitness Dragon: A Gamified Activity Tracker
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 The Design
4 Player Experience
5 Future Work
References
Promoting Stretching Activity with Smartwatch - A Pilot Study
1 Introduction
2 Active-Assistance Operations
3 Evaluation and Feedback
4 User Study: Result and Discussion
4.1 Procedure
4.2 Questionnaire and Result
4.3 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Evaluation and Redesign of a Curriculum Framework for Education About Game Accessibility
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Method
3 Results and Analysis
3.1 Basic Level for Designers
3.2 Basic Level for Engineers
3.3 Advanced Level for Designers and Engineers
4 Discussion
4.1 Broad Learning Objectives and Outcomes
4.2 Structure of the Curriculum Content, Learning Areas and Subjects
4.3 Standards of Resources Required for Implementation
5 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Mindtraining: Playful Interaction Techniques for People with Dementia
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Game Prototype Mindtraining
4 Preliminary Study
5 Conclusion and Future Work
References
User Interface Prototyping for Handheld Mobile Augmented Reality Applications
Abstract
1 Introduction: AR User Interface Design Prototyping Tool
2 SPIRIT: Outdoor Cultural Heritage AR Video Entertainment
2.1 Augmented Reality User Interaction in SPIRIT
2.2 User Interface Design Prototyping Versus User Interface Development
3 User Interface Wire Framing for AR Technology
3.1 MockAR Details
3.2 Proof of Concept
4 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Designing Shared Virtual Reality Gaming Experiences in Local Multi-platform Games
1 Make or Break: Social Interaction vs. Immersion
2 Expanding the Game Space
2.1 Design Methods
3 Social VR Game Case Study: Lunar Escape
3.1 Player Roles and Game Mechanics
4 Conclusion
References
Identifying Onboarding Heuristics for Free-to-Play Mobile Games: A Mixed Methods Approach
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Method and Data Analysis
3 Identifying Onboarding Heuristics
4 Discussion and Future Work
References
A Revisit of the Measurements on Engagement in Videogames: A New Scale Development
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Conceptualization of Consumer Videogame Engagement
3 Scale Development and the Validation of Consumer Videogame Engagement
4 Conclusion
References
Geometric Representations for Subjective Time in Digital Narratives
1 Introduction
2 Character State and Subjective Time
3 An Example
References
Productive Gaming
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Productive Gaming
4 Forever Loops
5 Conclusion
References
Solving the Sophistication-Population Paradox of Game Refinement Theory
1 Introduction
2 Attractiveness in Board Like Games
3 Physical Model of Attractiveness in Board Like Games
4 Application of Attractiveness Theory
5 Conclusion
References
Cultural Visualisation of a Cultural Photographic Collection in 3D Environments - Development of 'PAV 3D' (Photographic Archive Visualisation)
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Related Works
3 Implementation of 3 Scenarios
4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Posters
Enrichment of Story Reading with Digital Media
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Prototype
3 Scenario
4 Story Reading Enrichment: Features
5 Story Reading Enrichment: Roles
6 Conclusion
References
Vancouver Maneuver: Designing a Cooperative Augmented Reality Board Game
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Our Game Design Approach: Vancouver Maneuver
4 Conclusion and Future Work
References
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