Making Sense of Virtual Risks
ISBN-10: 1614991707
ISBN-13: 9781614991700
$116.00
Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
IOS Press
Published on
Dec 15, 2012
Edition
st Edition
Dimensions
6.50x1.00x9.25 Inches
Weight
2.20 Pounds
About the Book
Along with the rise of digital games over the past decades came an increased interest in using games for other purposes than entertainment. Although a few successes are known, much research seems to suggest little evidence for games advantages. Existing literature claims that more comprehensive, rigorous, and innovative studies are needed to investigate the effective design and use of games.To contribute to this emerging field, the author investigated the case of Levee Patroller. The target audience of this game, levee patrollers, are considered the eyes and ears of the Dutch water authorities. They inspect levees and report any risks