Game Theory explanation of Spite as a fair play motivator.
Very interesting article at NY Times about spite as both a motivator of human behavior, and as a means of promoting fair play. My favorite part is this: game participants would reject a partner’s...
View ArticleFiero- the fierce feeling of winning as a motivating strategy
Fascinating article discussing gamification and game-based learning. The description of Fiero is awesome! Thanks to Dave Doughty for the link!...
View ArticleRed Team, Blue Team… Dungeon Master
Full Disclosure: I do not read Cantonese or Mandarin, one of which, I assume the original deck is written in. I should hire Kai Lan… Nihao… From the article:...
View ArticleCreating engagement in security
http://www.epicwinblog.net/2014/04/the-engagement-circle-how-game.html This article explores how video game rpg designers create engagement, and cause players to enter the state of Fiero or flow....
View ArticleExtrinsic versus intrinsic motivators in game behavior
http://amyjokim.com/2014/03/09/game-design-and-extrinsic-motivation/ Interesting article distinguishing scoring from the game itself… Like money, the score is not an end in and of itself… The post...
View ArticleHow a gamer is gaming YouTube to become the top channel
Full disclosure, I am not a fan of YouTube as a medium for intellectual growth. My children, on the other hand, find deep meaning in watching game videos that they find humorous, engaging, and that I...
View ArticleThe business of gaming is not the gaming of business
Though, in this article, there is an excellent strategic view of the game played to force Gary Gygax’ resignation from TSR. Very good read…...
View ArticleGame software as an exploitation vector
http://www.welivesecurity.com/2014/08/15/gamescom-2014-world-malware/ Not really gamification, and not really new, but this is an interesting article on the use of game software as an exploitation...
View ArticleAncient Egyptian D20
Yet additional evidence of Ancient Aliens? Probably just ancient geeks playing Papers and Paychecks. (Thanks to Brandon for the find!)...
View ArticleBartles vs. Keirsey
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6474/personality_and_play_styles_a_.php?print=1 Interesting paper on Bartles gaming personalities, contrasted with Keirsey’s observation of Myers Briggs...
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