Gamer Psychology and Behavior

This book provides an introduction and overview of the increasingly important topic of gamer psychology and behavior by presenting a range of theoretic perspectives and empirical evidence casting new light on understanding gamer behavior and designing interactive gaming experiences that maximize fun...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Bostan, Barbaros. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Series:International Series on Computer Entertainment and Media Technology,
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29904-4
Table of Contents:
  • Violent Video Games and Cognitive Processes: A Neuro-Psychological Approach
  • Why Games Are Fun? The Reward System in the Human Brain
  • Pleasure in Pain: How Accumulation in Gaming Systems can Lead to Grief
  • Goal-Directed Player Behavior in Computer Games
  • Designing and Playing to Protest: Looking Back to Gezi Games
  • Psychological Player Profiling with Action Patterns
  • Game Design and Gamer Psychology
  • Self-Determination Theory in Game Contexts
  • Explorations in Player Motivations: Gamer Profiles.