What characteristics of the gamers’profile should be taken into account in player- centred game design?

Authors

  • Christothea HERODOTOU Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University
  • Maria KAMBOURI Institute of Education, University College London
  • Niall WINTERS University of Oxford

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56198/ctt5jk63

Keywords:

Player-centred design, Emotional Intelligence, Nationality, Gender

Abstract

In this paper, we introduce the theory of trait Emotional Intelligence (‘trait EI’) as a personality theory that could assist in exemplifying the gamers’ profile and contribute to the design of player-center game experiences. Data from two studies (a game-specific and a game-general one) led to a number of player-centered playability principles that could inform the design of adaptable games and games targeting specific gaming audiences. The gamers’ emotional characteristics were found to be of prominent importance to the design of good games.

Published

14-09-2025

Conference Proceedings Volume

Section

Conference Proceeedings

How to Cite

What characteristics of the gamers’profile should be taken into account in player- centred game design?. (2025). Immersive Learning Research - Academic, 1(1), 289-297. https://doi.org/10.56198/ctt5jk63

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