Technological Advancements in Affective Gaming: A Historical Survey

Thomas Christy, Ludmila I. Kuncheva
2014 GSTF International Journal on Computing  
Affective gaming (AG) is a cross-disciplinary area drawing upon psychology, physiology, electronic engineering and computer science, among others. This paper presents a historical overview of affective gaming, bringing together psychophysiological system developments, a time-line of video game graphical advancements and industry trends, thereby offering an entry point into affective gaming research. It is proposed that video games may soon reach a peak in perceivable graphical improvements.
more » ... opens up the door for innovative game enhancement strategies, such as emotiondriven interactions between the player and the gaming environment.
doi:10.7603/s40601-013-0038-5 fatcat:kjte3lue5za6tdhyqetw2ljnxe