Sebastian Long
Pejman Mirza-Babaei
Abstract
This forum features game-practitioner perspectives on the interaction design process, techniques, and evaluation involved in creating playful experiences. We focus on how technology advancement, infrastructure, and constraints shape the player experience.
Index Terms
- From Pixels to Play: Opportunities and Challenges of a Diverse and Democratized Games Industry
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