One of the biggest ways video games keep us engaged is the sense of progression, whether that be through our skill improving, unlocking in-game items, or seeing how a game's story unfolds. There are a number of unique ways you can progress through video games.
Read MoreWithin this realm of video game design lies the concept of linear games and nonlinear games. Games like the Uncharted series, most Call of Duty or Battlefield single-player campaigns, and Dead Space are examples of linear games.
Read MoreA new project team - funded by a UCalgary Teaching and Learning grant - is developing virtual gaming simulations to educate students from the faculties of Nursing, Law and Social Work how to address childhood exposure to intimate partner violence. For law students, simulations are not a new experience, and UCalgary students participate in numerous moots and mock trials throughout their legal education.
Read MoreLet's look at Tetris, which has one of the most recognizable gameplay loops in all of gaming. Games usually have multiple gameplay loops that all feed into this core gameplay loop. Most modern games have a lot more going on than Tetris, but they still need a core gameplay loop that keeps you hooked.
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