| Title | The 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 |
| Session | Conference Reception, Game Exhibition, and Poster Session |
| Time | Wednesday, October 12, 7:00p-9:30p |
| Location | MSU Union Ballroom |
| Format | Poster Presentation |
| Description | Joy 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? |
