GAMES STUDIES - EXERCISE 1: MY FAVOURITE VIDEO GAME
22.09.25 - 07.10.25 (Week 1 - Week 3) Michelle (0373843) Games Studies / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Exercise 1: My Most Favourite Video Game & What Makes This Game Playful TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Lectures 2. Exercise 3. Feedbacks 4. Reflection Lectures Week 1 Lecture 01 - Principals of Game Design Game design breakdown human reaction with media - combining creativity, technicality, and psychology. Core Principles 1. Player EX Games are emotional journeys (immersed). User-centered , depends on target audience & playstyle preferences. Flow state = Feeling locked in, "in the zone" mode. Figure 1.1 Playful Experience Framework 2. Gameplay Mechanics - what's the main purpose of interaction? Primary - core actions. Secondary - enhance gameplay. Feedback Loops - how to determines the winner/loser (positive - rewards, negative - penalties). 3. Storytelling : narrative A game can have a set u...