Universal design in video games : active participation through accessible play / Adam Palmquist, Izabella Jedel, Ole Goethe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palmquist, Adam, author.

Jedel, Izabella, author.

Goethe, Ole, author.

Series:

Human-computer interaction series.

Human–Computer Interaction Series, 2524-4477

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Video games--Design.

Video games.

Universal design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 299 pages) : illustrations (some color).

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2024]

Summary:

As participation in game related activities increases around the world and across a larger part of the population, it is obvious that games are not just an entertainment medium for children or young people. Games can be used to accomplish different purposes for different groups of people in society. Developing a universal designed game involves more than adding a cast of diverse characters. Games with universal design, at their core, are experiences that are designed from the ground up to be accessible to everyone – through mechanics, options, and user experience. This book explains the meaning and need for universal design in video games and sheds light on important disciplines. Researchers define a universal designed game as a video game that actively welcomes all players. When players connect authentically with a video game, they’re much more likely to engage with the content. Conversely, when players can’t physically play a game, or don’t see characters that look like them, they feel isolated and miss out on beneficial opportunities to learn and collaborate. Universal design maximizes the impact of playing games, for instance, by ensuring that they’re accessible, empowering and representative for every participant. .

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1: Universal Design Foundations for More Attainable Game Experiences

From Universal Design to Attainable Game Experiences

The Attainable Game Experience Framework

Design Implications and Processes for an Attainable Game Experience

Part II: Strategies for Enhancing the Attainability of the Video Game Experience

Assistive Technologies for Attainable Gaming Experiences

Design Elements and Design Spaces for Attainable Game Experiences

Assessing the Attainability of Video Game Experiences

Part III: Expanding the Age Horizons Across Multiple Game Modalities

Attainable Game-Based Artifacts - An Introspection of the Intersection of Fun and Function

Universal Design in Extended Realities

Universal Design in Exergames

Concluding Remarks .

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-031-30595-7

OCLC:

1432331573