Oppositional play: gathering negative evidence for computer game values

Pippin Barr; Sky Marsen; James Noble

Oppositional play: gathering negative evidence for computer game values

Pippin Barr, Sky Marsen, James Noble

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Abstract

Computer games constantly promote particular values to be adopted by their players during gameplay, but there has been little research into how this takes place. Understanding value promotion in computer games is of importance for a variety of reasons, ranging from game design to criticism. This paper presents an initial method for assessing value promotion in computer games by examining what happens when we play against the promoted values, using the semiotic square to generate oppositional playings. By analysing computer games in this way we are able to gather negative evidence for the values promoted and to examine how games do or do not facilitate oppositional play.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Second Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment
Editors	Yusef Pisan
Place of Publication	Australia
Publisher	IE
Pages	3-10
Number of pages	8
Volume	123
ISBN (Print)	0975153323
Publication status	Published - 2005
Externally published	Yes
Event	Second Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment - Sydney Duration: 23 Nov 2005 → 25 Nov 2005

Conference

Conference	Second Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment
City	Sydney
Period	23/11/05 → 25/11/05

Keywords

computer game
value
interactivity
semiotics

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Barr, P, Marsen, S & Noble, J 2005, Oppositional play: gathering negative evidence for computer game values. in Y Pisan (ed.), Proceedings of the Second Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment. vol. 123, IE, Australia, pp. 3-10, Second Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment, Sydney, 23/11/05. <http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1109180.1109181>

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