Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers : An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception
Joint Authors
Martínez, Héctor P.
Böttcher, Niels
Serafin, Stefania
Source
International Journal of Computer Games Technology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
A study has been conducted into whether the use of procedural audio affects players in computer games using motion controllers.
It was investigated whether or not (1) players perceive a difference between detailed and interactive procedural audio and prerecorded audio, (2) the use of procedural audio affects their motor-behavior, and (3) procedural audio affects their perception of control.
Three experimental surveys were devised, two consisting of game sessions and the third consisting of watching videos of gameplay.
A skiing game controlled by a Nintendo Wii balance board and a sword-fighting game controlled by a Wii remote were implemented with two versions of sound, one sample based and the other procedural based.
The procedural models were designed using a perceptual approach and by alternative combinations of well-known synthesis techniques.
The experimental results showed that, when being actively involved in playing or purely observing a video recording of a game, the majority of participants did not notice any difference in sound.
Additionally, it was not possible to show that the use of procedural audio caused any consistent change in the motor behavior.
In the skiing experiment, a portion of players perceived the control of the procedural version as being more sensitive.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Böttcher, Niels& Martínez, Héctor P.& Serafin, Stefania. 2013. Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers : An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception. International Journal of Computer Games Technology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-16.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Böttcher, Niels…[et al.]. Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers : An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception. International Journal of Computer Games Technology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-16.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Böttcher, Niels& Martínez, Héctor P.& Serafin, Stefania. Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers : An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception. International Journal of Computer Games Technology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-16.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466747