Why Do We Do It - Play the Game?

摘要

This issue kicks off 2017 with game research on the players. Authors have investigated a range of problems across a range of players - from the young to the elderly, why people play. When it comes to games, the question is not "what is appropriate?" but rather, "what do people enjoy? Who should we design for? How does it affect their lived experiences away from games? And, how do we provide access to games to those with limited prior experience?"