A Guide to Electrodermal Activity (EDA) in Games User Research

OverviewTonic EDA - changes over a longer period of time:Phasic EDA - rapid changes towards a stimuli:Typical ValuesMeasureDefinitionTypical ValuesAnalysis of EDA Signals1 - Decomposition2 - Normalization: Choosing the Right Method3 - Visualization: Share your findingsRecommended Literature & ResourcesBooks, Articles & Tools OverviewWhy readAppendix Overview Electrodermal Activity (EDA) has two components that are measured in microsiemens … Continue reading A Guide to Electrodermal Activity (EDA) in Games User Research →

Fixing the Assassin’s Creed Franchise: AC Unity vs. AC Origins

A while ago, I wrote a paper on the importance of image schemas in the Assassin's Creed franchise. This article highlights some important takeaways. Image schemas are connected to experiencing our everyday world. We need them to structure and connect meanings. Think of image schemas as a network or spider's web, where you have many … Continue reading Fixing the Assassin’s Creed Franchise: AC Unity vs. AC Origins →

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 →

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 →