Literature Review Preparation

I have realised that I have not shared my progress on my Literature Review, which I unfortunately had to delay due to extenuating circumstances. Here was my preparation for writing it,

Literature Review Preparation

Dissertation Question
How is the development of a relationship between player and character affected by elements of gameplay?

Lit Review Question
What elements of development allow characters in video games to be investible and engaging?

Develop – character – “video games”
Years 2000 – 2019

First pass:
Character / Subject – Video Games / Time Period: 2000 – Present
Results: 32 Resources

Standouts: 
Creative character design
Tillman, Bryan, author.
Talks in great depth about the creation of distinguishable, relatable and interesting characters from a design point of view. Useful for figuring out the aesthetic choices that would make my game more relatable


'I'm Attached, and I'm a Good Guy/Gal!': How Character Attachment Influences Pro- and Anti-Social Motivations to Play Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games, Cyber Psychology, Behaviour & Social Networking, 2012, Vol.15 (3), p.169-175
Bowman, Nicholas David; Schultheiss, Daniel; Schumann, Christina

Talks about the intimacy and development of character attachment based on pre existing architypes in the player character. Anti Social v Pro Social Characters react differently to the game world. Useful information for studying the effectiveness of attachment development.

Second Pass:
Character, Develop / Subject – Computer Games Design / Time Period: 2000 - Present
Results: 3 Resources

Standouts: Game development essentials: game story and character development
Krawczyk, Marianne.
2006
Talks about the Development and Progression of not only characters but also story. This will give me a massive insight into what makes the development of a character engaging and allow me to gain a better understanding which I can apply to my game.

Character development and storytelling for games
Sheldon, Lee.
2014.; 2nd ed.

Talking about character and story development, allowing me more insight into methods and solutions I can use to make my character more appealing and engaging


Third Pass:
Character, Develop, ‘Video Games’ / Subject: None / Time Period: 2000 – Present
Results: 200 Resources

Standouts:
Player Character Engagement in Computer Games; Games and Culture, July 2011, Vol.6(4), pp.291-311
Lankoski, Petri

Speaks about the development and progression of a relationship between character and player and how this relationship increases player engagement in a story, dependant on empathetic or goal-based engagement. Useful stuff to understand when developing an engaging character.


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