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What You Don't See: The Impact Of Hidden Game Mechanics On Players, Jan Virsunen
What You Don't See: The Impact Of Hidden Game Mechanics On Players, Jan Virsunen
ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies
Since the rise of technology in the early nineteen sixties the art of gaming became an increasingly popular form of entertainment for many people throughout the years. As time progressed so did the advancements in technology which allowed for video games to become more immersive, captivating, and complex. Due to these advancements in tech, it generated a wide variety of ways for developers to increase game complexities. However, as the complexity of video games has increased, so too has the number of hidden game mechanics. These game mechanics are seen as the underlying systems and rules that govern how the …
Mechanics Of Ascension Through Genshin Impact, Megan Chao
Mechanics Of Ascension Through Genshin Impact, Megan Chao
ART 108: Introduction to Games Studies
Genshin Impact, or Genshin for short, is a free roleplaying, open-world, adventure video game released for Playstation 4, Microsoft Windows, iOS, and Android on September 28th, 2020. Since its initial release, the game has gained considerable recognition for its storytelling ability, in-depth lore, and amazing character and world-building design. They were awarded Apple’s “Game of the Year” in 2020 and have grossed over $100 million from in-app iOS purchases alone.