(Re-)positioning the senses: Perceptions of space in 3D gameworlds

Alison Gazzard

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Abstract

In his chapter titled ‘Allegories of Space’ Espen Aarseth states that, “[c]omputer
games are essentially concerned with spatial representation and negotiation” (Aarseth 2001, 154). By playing a videogame, the player has to move their character or objects through space. This happens in two-dimensional platform games, first-person shooters, and even puzzle games such as Tetris or Bejeweled 2, where space is reordered through the constant movement of objects. But how do players perceive and consequently interact with these spaces? And how have the growing trend of what Jesper Juul (2010) terms to be “mimetic interfaces”, such as the Wii with its unique remote control device, change our perceptions of space both inside and outside of the game?
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Philosophy of Computer Games Conference Proceedings
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventThe Philosophy of Computer Games Conference 2011 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 6 Apr 20119 Apr 2011

Conference

ConferenceThe Philosophy of Computer Games Conference 2011
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period6/04/119/04/11

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