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Immersion and Worldbuilding in Videogames
2019. urn:nbn:hr:142:664766
Omeragić, Edin
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Omeragić, E. (2019). Immersion and Worldbuilding in Videogames (Master's thesis). Osijek: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Retrieved from https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:142:664766

Omeragić, Edin. "Immersion and Worldbuilding in Videogames." Master's thesis, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2019. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:142:664766

Omeragić, Edin. "Immersion and Worldbuilding in Videogames." Master's thesis, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2019. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:142:664766

Omeragić, E. (2019). 'Immersion and Worldbuilding in Videogames', Master's thesis, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, accessed 14 November 2024, https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:142:664766

Omeragić E. Immersion and Worldbuilding in Videogames [Master's thesis]. Osijek: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; 2019 [cited 2024 November 14] Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:142:664766

E. Omeragić, "Immersion and Worldbuilding in Videogames", Master's thesis, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Osijek, 2019. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:142:664766

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TitleImmersion and Worldbuilding in Videogames
Title (croatian)Uranjanje u virtualne svjetove i stvaranje svjetova u video igrama
AuthorEdin Omeragić
MentorLjubica Matek (mentor)
Committee memberSanja Runtić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
Committee memberLjubica Matek (član povjerenstva)
Committee memberJasna Poljak Rehlicki (član povjerenstva)
GranterJosip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Osijek
Defense date and country2019-10-28, Croatia
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		HUMANISTIC SCIENCES
Philology
Anglistics
Abstract
Videogames are a relatively new entertainment medium that, despite its current underappreciated position in relation to literature, film or television, still succeeded to cement its place in the global culture by virtue of its interactivity. By comparing and contrasting videogame narratives to those of other media, one can easily see that interactivity, as their defining quality, has a detrimental effect on how players immerse themselves in videogames’ stories. Immersion is easily broken though, as it hinges on a multitude of different elements, such as the videogame’s length, the responsiveness of its controls, and the acknowledgement of player actions. How writers approach crafting these virtual worlds is also markedly different in comparison to literature and film, as the videogames' dynamic nature gives rise to a host of potential issues to be mindful of. The author’s vision can sometimes be at odds with player agency, for instance, and taking too much control away from the player might result in a quality narrative at the expense of an engrossing gameplay experience. Understanding that crafting a game that stands on its own merits, engages the player, and tells a compelling story is more often than not a balancing act is the first step to creating a truly unique and timeless experience.
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Languageenglish
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:142:664766
Study programmeTitle: English Language and Literature (double major); specializations in: Teacher Training, Translation and Interpreting Studies, Philology
Course: Philology
Study programme type: university
Study level: graduate
Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra engleskog jezika i književnosti (magistar/magistra engleskog jezika i književnosti)
Study programmeTitle: Croatian Language and Literature (double major); specializations in: Teacher Training, Research Studies
Course: Teacher Training
Study programme type: university
Study level: graduate
Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra edukacije hrvatskog jezika i književnosti (magistar/magistra edukacije hrvatskog jezika i književnosti)
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