At the nexus of ludology and narratology: Advances in reality-based story-driven games [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]

Lei Chen; David Dowling; Christopher Goetz

doi:10.12688/f1000research.129113.1

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At the nexus of ludology and narratology: Advances in reality-based story-driven games [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]

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At the nexus of ludology and narratology: Advances in reality-based story-driven games [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]

Lei Chen, David Dowling and Christopher Goetz

F1000 research, Vol.12, 45

01/11/2023

DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.129113.1

PMCID: PMC9978239

PMID: 36875497

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Abstract

Story-driven games are growing in popularity across a wide range of genres. However, the narrative potential of video games is still being debated, particularly in light of the so-called tension between gameplay and storytelling. This study proposes that rules and game mechanics perform narrative semiotic functions, offering a ludic grammar of interactive storytelling. Case studies of four representative games show through exploratory player action shaped by rules, the medium of video games can generate meanings that traditional media cannot, thereby better achieving their narrative goals.

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Title: Subtitle: At the nexus of ludology and narratology: Advances in reality-based story-driven games [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]
Creators: Lei Chen - University of Iowa
David Dowling - University of Iowa
Christopher Goetz - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Preprint
Publication Details: F1000 research, Vol.12, 45
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.129113.1
PMID: 36875497
PMCID: PMC9978239
NLM abbreviation: F1000Res
ISSN: 2046-1402
eISSN: 2046-1402
Language: English
Date posted: 01/11/2023
Academic Unit: Cinematic Arts; School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Record Identifier: 9984399485802771

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