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1. HE IS NOT YOUR HERO: GENDERED EXPERIENCE UNVEILED THROUGH GAMEPLAY VIDEOS (A CASE STUDY OF GENJI FROM OVERWATCH).

Author

Chuxuan Zhang

Subjects
GENDER stereotypes, VIDEOS, AUDIOVISUAL materials, EVALUATION, MULTIMODAL psychotherapy
Abstract

The gaming industry has predominately exhibited a significant gender disparity, resulting in the portrayal of game characters, including avatars, in a manner that reinforces gender stereotypes. This study aims to investigate the impact of avatar portrayal on the overall gaming encounter among individuals with diverse gender identities. To achieve this objective, gameplay videos are analysed as valuable sources of players' experiences. The case study focuses on Genji, an avatar from the video game Overwatch (2016) and its subsequent sequel and replacement. By employing multimodal discourse analysis, the study examines the impact of avatar characteristics on player engagement in the context of Overwatch (2016) and Overwatch 2 (2022). The findings reveal that avatar characteristics significantly influence player engagement, particularly in terms of gameplay mechanics, surpassing that of the narrative. The endorsement of heteronormative representations, as the character Genji exemplifies, could conspires with the toxic environment. The research advocates that promoting gender inclusivity in the gaming industry requires the integration of a wide range of avatars that not only reflect queerness in the narrative but also in the game mechanics, thereby fostering a more inclusive gaming atmosphere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023

2. Eye Movements during dynamic scene viewing are affected by visual attention skills and events of the scene: Evidence from first-person shooter gameplay videos

Author

Tuomo Häikiö, Johanna K. Kaakinen, Suvi K. Holm, and Konstantin Olli

Subjects
Visual search, dynamic scene, QM1-695, ComputingMethodologies_IMAGEPROCESSINGANDCOMPUTERVISION, Eye movement, gameplay video, Fixation (psychology), eye tracking, Sensory Systems, video game, attention, Ophthalmology, eSports, Video tracking, Saccade, Human anatomy, Eye tracking, Attentional blink, Psychology, Video game, eye movement, individual differences, events, Research Article, Cognitive psychology
Abstract

The role of individual differences during dynamic scene viewing was explored. Participants (N=38) watched a gameplay video of a first-person shooter (FPS) videogame while their eye movements were recorded. In addition, the participants’ skills in three visual attention tasks (attentional blink, visual search, and multiple object tracking) were assessed. The results showed that individual differences in visual attention tasks were associated with eye movement patterns observed during viewing of the gameplay video. The differences were noted in four eye movement measures: number of fixations, fixation durations, saccade amplitudes and fixation distances from the center of the screen. The individual differences showed during specific events of the video as well as during the video as a whole. The results highlight that an unedited, fast-paced and cluttered dynamic scene can bring about individual differences in dynamic scene viewing.

Published
2021

3. Eye Movements during Dynamic Scene Viewing are Affected by Visual Attention Skills and Events of the Scene: Evidence from First-Person Shooter Gameplay Videos.

Author

Holm SK, Häikiö T, Olli K, and Kaakinen JK

Abstract

The role of individual differences during dynamic scene viewing was explored. Participants (N=38) watched a gameplay video of a first-person shooter (FPS) videogame while their eye movements were recorded. In addition, the participants' skills in three visual attention tasks (attentional blink, visual search, and multiple object tracking) were assessed. The results showed that individual differences in visual attention tasks were associated with eye movement patterns observed during viewing of the gameplay video. The differences were noted in four eye movement measures: number of fixations, fixation durations, saccade amplitudes and fixation distances from the center of the screen. The individual differences showed during specific events of the video as well as during the video as a whole. The results highlight that an unedited, fast-paced and cluttered dynamic scene can bring about individual differences in dynamic scene viewing., Competing Interests: This study has been evaluated by the Ethics Committee for Human Sciences at the University of Turku. According to the review statement, it has been considered to pose no major harm for participants. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Published
2021
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