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Authors:
Aslıhan Tece Bayrak
Keywords: game design; player-centric design; user-centered design; accessibility; games for health; compassionate design
Abstract:
Despite the growing interest in using games for positive health outcomes such as alleviating disease symptoms, mental or physical therapies, or rehabilitation, finding suitable games or developing custom games fit for purpose is challenging for the researchers. Using commercial games for these purposes pose various usability challenges and health and safety pitfalls. When it comes to designing one, creating a compelling game is already challenging. This article presents a novel theory called compassionate game design that aims to encourage development of compassionate games with the help of a player-centric game design paradigm. The paradigm facilitates a closer exploration for affordances and limitations of games for players with (mental or physical) health conditions or with diverse physical and cognitive abilities. The main contribution of the paradigm is its ability to promote a closer focus on player resources and encourage a diverse inquiry towards creating games that are more compassionate.
Pages: 1 to 18
Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2020. Used with permission.
Publication date: June 30, 2020
Published in: journal
ISSN: 1942-2679