The Patterns of Player-Game Relationships: A Study of Computer Game Players.

Myers, David

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Patterns of Player-Game Relationships: A Study of Computer Game Players.

Myers, David

Simulation and Games, v15 n2 p159-85 Jun 1984

Examines relationship between popular computer games and their players to discern how games motivate their players and general outcomes of popular computer game play in terms of substantive learning. The computer game environment, game economics and software, player characteristics, and how new and familiar games are played are described. (MBR)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Computer Software, Epistemology, Games, Learning, Literature Reviews, Microcomputers, Motivation, Research Methodology, Role Playing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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