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Read more about the article The Enchantment of Frustrating Casual Games

The Enchantment of Frustrating Casual Games

  • Post author:Erika Kallinen
  • Post published:May 17, 2016
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Why #FlappyBird and other #casualgames have become so popular even though they are frustrating to play?  #frustration #engagement Melvin Roest and Sander Bakkes have made an explorative study about simultaneously…

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Read more about the article How Grannies are portrayed in Casual Games

How Grannies are portrayed in Casual Games

  • Post author:Erika Kallinen
  • Post published:May 17, 2016
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Did you know that #grannies are popular in #casualgames alongside zombies and ninjas? Sara Mosberg Iversen has analyzed the representation of old women (grannies) featured as player-characters in four casual…

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Read more about the article Stayed In Japan: Nintendo Puzzle Collection (ニンテンドーパズルコレクション)

Stayed In Japan: Nintendo Puzzle Collection (ニンテンドーパズルコレクション)

  • Post author:Aleksi Vesanen
  • Post published:April 26, 2016
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Puzzle fiends, prepare to lose entire weeks of your life to swapping blocks, dropping pills, and cookies. #ProYoCo (more…)

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