This research is part of a TSB funded feasibility study (ARIA) and is the preliminary reward base... more This research is part of a TSB funded feasibility study (ARIA) and is the preliminary reward based design concept for a game to accompany electricity Smart Meters’ Home Display Units. The purpose is to engage players in the game for an extended period so they would similarly engage in using their Home Display Units in order to lower their electricity consumption and modify their behaviour. This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displaying the reward mechanics used in games in the form of “Three Corners of Reward”. It establishes the link between personal reward, material reward and competitive reward through three drivers, intrinsic, extrinsic and social play which is then linked to player demographics. It this case the target market require a spread of male and female, but majority female with a broad appeal to many age groups.
This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displayin... more This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displaying the reward mechanics used in games in the form of “Three Corners of Reward”. It establishes the link between personal reward, material reward and competitive reward through three drivers, intrinsic, extrinsic and social play. The work shows that this framework has two purposes. One is of a framework for analysing games and the other as a potential design tool to decide upon the appropriate reward mechanics for games with a specific target market.
In recent years there has been a clear focus within the government on tech starts ups and the cre... more In recent years there has been a clear focus within the government on tech starts ups and the creative industries [ref trade and industry] seen as the future of technology start-ups and a sustainable source of clean, high paying jobs the idea of incubator spaces have spread across the UK, and further afield.
This report is split into two areas.
The first part looks to define incubator spaces, demonstrating case studies in the national and more local environments, especially those that are of a technology focus, as opposed to those of a more traditional creative focus, such as Hack Spaces and Maker Spaces.
The second part will look at Stoke-On-Trent as a possible venue for a new technology hub - where such a space could be located and what would specifically be needed.
In this paper we discuss the attitudes to the Global Games Jam, not from the students that do tak... more In this paper we discuss the attitudes to the Global Games Jam, not from the students that do take part – but the ones that don’t. With a successful track record of hosting Global Game Jam locations, at Staffordshire University it has become apparent that the same students attend year on year. This proposed research sets out the setting for Staffordshire University’s game related courses, and the areas that will be addressed by questioning the students that’s don’t attend the 2014 Global Game Jam event.
This research is part of a TSB funded feasibility study (ARIA) and is the preliminary reward base... more This research is part of a TSB funded feasibility study (ARIA) and is the preliminary reward based design concept for a game to accompany electricity Smart Meters’ Home Display Units. The purpose is to engage players in the game for an extended period so they would similarly engage in using their Home Display Units in order to lower their electricity consumption and modify their behaviour. This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displaying the reward mechanics used in games in the form of “Three Corners of Reward”. It establishes the link between personal reward, material reward and competitive reward through three drivers, intrinsic, extrinsic and social play which is then linked to player demographics. It this case the target market require a spread of male and female, but majority female with a broad appeal to many age groups.
This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displayin... more This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displaying the reward mechanics used in games in the form of “Three Corners of Reward”. It establishes the link between personal reward, material reward and competitive reward through three drivers, intrinsic, extrinsic and social play. The work shows that this framework has two purposes. One is of a framework for analysing games and the other as a potential design tool to decide upon the appropriate reward mechanics for games with a specific target market.
"Since 2008 there has been a rapid rise of casual games on social networking platforms such as Fa... more "Since 2008 there has been a rapid rise of casual games on social networking platforms such as Facebook. There are now games based on popular television shows such as CSI and sports, ESPN College Town, as well as the familiar farming and decorating games. As the user base for social networks continues to expand so does the number of casual game players. The purpose of this study was to observe social and viral exchanges between casual game players to determine how these players define friendship and interaction. The results show that the average Facebook game player finds a stronger bond of friendship with players in games with in-game social interaction over games with heavy viral
interaction. Data also shows that games where players feel a stronger social bond with other players have a higher sticky factor and avoid the heavy churn rate of some more popular games."
This research is part of a TSB funded feasibility study (ARIA) and is the preliminary reward base... more This research is part of a TSB funded feasibility study (ARIA) and is the preliminary reward based design concept for a game to accompany electricity Smart Meters’ Home Display Units. The purpose is to engage players in the game for an extended period so they would similarly engage in using their Home Display Units in order to lower their electricity consumption and modify their behaviour. This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displaying the reward mechanics used in games in the form of “Three Corners of Reward”. It establishes the link between personal reward, material reward and competitive reward through three drivers, intrinsic, extrinsic and social play which is then linked to player demographics. It this case the target market require a spread of male and female, but majority female with a broad appeal to many age groups.
This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displayin... more This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displaying the reward mechanics used in games in the form of “Three Corners of Reward”. It establishes the link between personal reward, material reward and competitive reward through three drivers, intrinsic, extrinsic and social play. The work shows that this framework has two purposes. One is of a framework for analysing games and the other as a potential design tool to decide upon the appropriate reward mechanics for games with a specific target market.
In recent years there has been a clear focus within the government on tech starts ups and the cre... more In recent years there has been a clear focus within the government on tech starts ups and the creative industries [ref trade and industry] seen as the future of technology start-ups and a sustainable source of clean, high paying jobs the idea of incubator spaces have spread across the UK, and further afield.
This report is split into two areas.
The first part looks to define incubator spaces, demonstrating case studies in the national and more local environments, especially those that are of a technology focus, as opposed to those of a more traditional creative focus, such as Hack Spaces and Maker Spaces.
The second part will look at Stoke-On-Trent as a possible venue for a new technology hub - where such a space could be located and what would specifically be needed.
In this paper we discuss the attitudes to the Global Games Jam, not from the students that do tak... more In this paper we discuss the attitudes to the Global Games Jam, not from the students that do take part – but the ones that don’t. With a successful track record of hosting Global Game Jam locations, at Staffordshire University it has become apparent that the same students attend year on year. This proposed research sets out the setting for Staffordshire University’s game related courses, and the areas that will be addressed by questioning the students that’s don’t attend the 2014 Global Game Jam event.
This research is part of a TSB funded feasibility study (ARIA) and is the preliminary reward base... more This research is part of a TSB funded feasibility study (ARIA) and is the preliminary reward based design concept for a game to accompany electricity Smart Meters’ Home Display Units. The purpose is to engage players in the game for an extended period so they would similarly engage in using their Home Display Units in order to lower their electricity consumption and modify their behaviour. This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displaying the reward mechanics used in games in the form of “Three Corners of Reward”. It establishes the link between personal reward, material reward and competitive reward through three drivers, intrinsic, extrinsic and social play which is then linked to player demographics. It this case the target market require a spread of male and female, but majority female with a broad appeal to many age groups.
This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displayin... more This paper looks at reward within computer games and establishes a visual framework for displaying the reward mechanics used in games in the form of “Three Corners of Reward”. It establishes the link between personal reward, material reward and competitive reward through three drivers, intrinsic, extrinsic and social play. The work shows that this framework has two purposes. One is of a framework for analysing games and the other as a potential design tool to decide upon the appropriate reward mechanics for games with a specific target market.
"Since 2008 there has been a rapid rise of casual games on social networking platforms such as Fa... more "Since 2008 there has been a rapid rise of casual games on social networking platforms such as Facebook. There are now games based on popular television shows such as CSI and sports, ESPN College Town, as well as the familiar farming and decorating games. As the user base for social networks continues to expand so does the number of casual game players. The purpose of this study was to observe social and viral exchanges between casual game players to determine how these players define friendship and interaction. The results show that the average Facebook game player finds a stronger bond of friendship with players in games with in-game social interaction over games with heavy viral
interaction. Data also shows that games where players feel a stronger social bond with other players have a higher sticky factor and avoid the heavy churn rate of some more popular games."
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This report is split into two areas.
The first part looks to define incubator spaces, demonstrating case studies in the national and more local environments, especially those that are of a technology focus, as opposed to those of a more traditional creative focus, such as Hack Spaces and Maker Spaces.
The second part will look at Stoke-On-Trent as a possible venue for a new technology hub - where such a space could be located and what would specifically be needed.
interaction. Data also shows that games where players feel a stronger social bond with other players have a higher sticky factor and avoid the heavy churn rate of some more popular games."
This report is split into two areas.
The first part looks to define incubator spaces, demonstrating case studies in the national and more local environments, especially those that are of a technology focus, as opposed to those of a more traditional creative focus, such as Hack Spaces and Maker Spaces.
The second part will look at Stoke-On-Trent as a possible venue for a new technology hub - where such a space could be located and what would specifically be needed.
interaction. Data also shows that games where players feel a stronger social bond with other players have a higher sticky factor and avoid the heavy churn rate of some more popular games."