Meaningful Play 2022 at Michigan State University

Poster Information

TitleThe Magic of Joy: A Case-Study of Joy in Video Games
Presenter(s)Sylvain Payen, Ysabelle Coutu, Justin Buergi, Agnes Lee, Jennifer Zhang, Li Zheng, Chris Pugliese and Annabel Prodnuk
SessionConference Reception, Game Exhibition, and Poster Session
TimeWednesday, October 12, 7:00p-9:30p
LocationMSU Union Ballroom
FormatPoster Presentation
DescriptionJoy and pride are strange compatriots when it comes to gaming. Which of these emotions are we feeling at any particular moment during gameplay? Surely we would not play a game that does not inspire joy, but what makes one game more enjoyable than another? What makes one game more pride inducing than another? How can joy be induced in a game and how can small changes affect a person's pride?

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