Multimodal vs. Unimodal Biofeedback in Videogames: An Empirical Player Study using a First-Person Shooter

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Gonalo A da Silva (Author) Other; Pedro A Nogueira (Author) Other; Rui Rodrigues (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014 9TH IBERIAN CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES (CISTI 2014)

9th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI)

Barcelona, SPAIN, JUN 18-21, 2014

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FOS: Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences

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Authenticus ID: P-009-S5Q

DOI: 10.1109/cisti.2014.6877078

Abstract (EN): The graphical quality of modern videogames are the result of a steep evolution of hardware over the last two decades, but the game controls that are part of mainstream gaming did not change much in the same time period. To change this, biofeedback techniques using physiological sensors are being studied as possible replacements for traditional videogame interaction devices. In this paper, we continue on-going research by introducing unimodal and, for the first time, multimodal biofeedback game mechanics aiming at enhanced depth and expanded game design possibilities. We developed a First-Person Shooter to test these concepts against traditional unimodal mechanisms, and conducted an empirical study with 32 players. Both unimodal and multimodal variants provided high levels of fun to players, with subtle differences suggesting that these types are best leveraged depending on the interaction context on which they are applied.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6