Mastering Cozy Game Design with Spry Fox' CCO Daniel Cook
Deconstructor of Fun
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Exploring Human Motivations in Video Game Design
The chapter delves into the complex interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations within game design, focusing on mastery, autonomy, and social support. It explores how different games like Roblox, Minecraft, and Nintendo titles cater to these motivations, highlighting player diversity ranging from combat-oriented to pacifist styles. The discussion expands to address unexplored human needs in video games such as loneliness, human connection, economics, community, religion, and governance, hinting at incorporating these elements into future game designs.
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