Browsing Open Theses & Dissertations by Thesis Supervisor "Matthews, Justin"
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Information Models in Multiplayer Gaming: Teaching New Players the Complex In-game Economy of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)An important aspect within multiplayer online games are the unwritten rules of play. Often unknown and unobserved from the outside, these rules make up the foundation in which online play takes place. With more and more ... -
Narrative and Gameplay Design in the Story-driven Videogame: A Case Study on The Last of Us
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)The story-driven trend over the last decade has experimented with incorporating narrative into the videogame alongside traditional gameplay. This study analyses some of the challenges when integrating narrative into the ... -
So Your Band Wants to Tour? Gigit: DIY Digital Tour Management
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The touring model, one of the oldest ways used by musicians to promote and monetise their work, has remained relatively unchanged despite the rise of digital platforms such as Spotify, Facebook and YouTube. These new ... -
User Experience Design for Smartwatch Games
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)This research aims at addressing several user experience design challenges while in the process of developing smartwatch games. The challenges were caused by the difficulties of interacting with the tiny smartwatch screen. ... -
“Where do I Belong?” DNA Test Results and Self-Perceptions of Identity
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)DNA testing has increased exponentially, with direct-to-consumer tests becoming more available, accessible and cheaper. Increasingly, people take DNA tests to learn additional information about who they are and where they ...