Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: We present a pilot study on the collection and synchronisation of multimodal data for player experience investigation. We collected game telemetry, self-reported surveys, biometrics, and cued-retrospective think-aloud (C-RTA) data from 19 participants playing three Atari 2600 games. The study then uses the data to investigate difficulty in PX, showcasing a protocol for future multimodal research. The dataset obtained from the experiment, which is publicly available, shows potential as a rich, transformative source that can be used to investigate dynamic difficulty adjustment algorithms, game balancing strategies or broader explorations of games user research. The study findings suggest that the experimental approach holds strong potential for generalisation in future player experience studies.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Institution: IT University of Copenhagen
Topic: Digital Games and Media
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7162528367
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