In this years’ talk at the Young Academics Workshop at the Clash of Realities Conference in Cologne, I want to introduce the benefits and possibilities of using digital fiction for narrative-driven games, especially its usage in the project “Writing New Bodies: Critical Co-design for 21st Century Digital-born Bibliotherapy”.
The Power of Video Games: How The Last of Us Changed My Life
The Last of Us sparked some newfound hope and joy in life which I could't just let go. That spark turned into passion and today it's my life. In few months, I'll be holding a Master's degree in Literary Studies and Linguistics with a focus on games user research, cognitive narrative studies and player-narrative interaction. … Continue reading The Power of Video Games: How The Last of Us Changed My Life
Research Poster: Master Thesis Update
From Immersion to Attention in AAA is a M.A. thesis project where I'm analyzing video games on their distinctive narrative elements. In the next step I want to find out if these narrative elements influence player's attention. This thesis is supervised by Prof. Jan Alber (RWTH Aaachen University) and Prof. Astrid Ensslin (University of Alberta). … Continue reading Research Poster: Master Thesis Update
PS4 Players Wanted for Research in AAA Video Games
I am looking for players to help me out with a study, which will be carried out in Aachen, Germany in September and October 2019. Among all participants I am giving away 1-year-PS+ memberships and props. During the study, you will recieve food and drinks. This study is not sponsored or funded. If you are … Continue reading PS4 Players Wanted for Research in AAA Video Games
Full Paper: On Character Analysis and Cognitive Narratology: Why you cried at the end of The Last of Us
Here is the Cognitive Narratology in Video Games paper accompanying the previously released poster on Cognitive Narratology and the narrative masterpiece The Last of Us. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I did writing. Looking forward to read your thoughts on this paper! Take care & read on, Natt
On Character Analysis and Cognitive Narratology: Why You Cried at the End of “The Last of Us” Research Poster
There is a high emotional bond between the player and the character that depends on the narrative structure which is embedded in Joel’s and Ellie’s character development.