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McLean, Lavinia; Griffiths, Mark D. – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2013
International evidence indicates that the number of females involved in video-gaming is increasing. Within the context of this increase, there is a need to explore the experiences of this group of gamers in detail. This study explored female experiences of playing video-games. Data were collected from an online discussion forum dedicated to…
Descriptors: Video Games, Females, Computer Mediated Communication, Discourse Analysis
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Ibrahim, Amer; Vela, Francisco Luis Gutiérrez; Rodríguez, Patricia Paderewski; Sánchez, José Luís González; Zea, Natalia Padilla – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2012
Learning through play is currently an effective and attractive educational strategy. However, are all educational video games (EVG) successful and do they always keep the player motivated? Here, the authors emphasize that the success of an EVG will be more achievable if the game quality is measured, and suggest the use of playability property as a…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Video Games, Guidelines, Play