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Towards a classification of Video Games (Broacasting our studies)

This paper is part of an experimental approach aimed to raise a video games classification. Being inspired by the methodology that Propp used for the classification of Russian fairy tales, we have cleared out recurrent diagrams within rules of video games, named "Game Bricks". The combinations of these different bricks will allow us to represent a classification, in accordance to their rules, of all the video games. In this article, we will study the real link between these bricks and [...]

Keywords : Classification, Rules, Video Games, Gameplay

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Digital Game-Based Learning (Book reference)

This book is a reprint of one of the most iconic texts on the use of video games for education. First published in 2000, it aims to demonstrate stakeholders, teachers and other education professionals how video games can enhance learning. The book thus presents a lot of interesting examples coming from school education, adult education and defense. While the book tone is more evangelist than scientific, especially when read today, it remains a very rich and thought-provoking introduction to the [...]

Keywords : game based learning, digital games, learning, examples

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Serious Games as tool of communication (Broacasting our studies)

Title: Discussion about Virtual StoryTelling (Behavioural Simulation) and Serious Games (Female Gaming)  Date: 2nd February 2007Room: EMG.44Time: 14.25pmSpeaker: Prof. Jean-Pierre Jessel  Abstract: Professor Jessel will discuss Virtual storytelling from the perspectives of behavioural simulations, VR and scenario development. Olivier Rampnoux and Julian Alvarez will the discuss the issues and challenges on how to take into account the female public within serious games?& [...]

Keywords : serious game, teaching

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Party games for MSN (Student project)

A collection of party games suited for teenage girl, playable through MSN Messenger while chatting. 

Keywords : feminine audience

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Interactive storytelling and videogames (Lesson)

A presentation of many interactive storytelling techniques used in videogames. -= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the window to give it the keyboard focus,then use the left and right arrow keys to browse through the slides)   

Keywords : interactive storytelling

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Art, jeu vidéo et cognition (Lesson)

-= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the window to give it the keyboard focus,then use the left and right arrow keys to browse through the slides)  

Keywords : art

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Structure d'un jeu vidéo (Lesson)

-= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the window to give it the keyboard focus,then use the left and right arrow keys to browse through the slides)  

Keywords : gameplay

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Game Design Tools (Lesson)

A small selection of tools suited for game design and realisation, splitted in two categories : 2D and 3D. -= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the window to give it the keyboard focus,then use the left and right arrow keys to browse through the slides)  

Keywords : tools

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History of Videogames (Lesson)

An historical timeline related videogames evolution from 1952 to 2001. Features more than 150 videos and interactive games to illustrate the history.   

Keywords : history

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Love Quizz (Student project)

A dating game, based on a quizz system inspired by "Speed Dating". Will you find your soulmate ? 

Keywords : feminine audience

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