Overview
Authors: PengFei Li, Fa Qi, Zhihai Ye
Publication Date: 2024
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Keywords: Avatar identification, VR games, game appeal, immersion, player experience, digital engagement, virtual environments, user psychology, avatar design, gaming attraction
Type: Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers
Summary
The study titled "Influence of Avatar Identification on the Attraction of Virtual Reality Games: Survey Study" investigates how players' identification with their avatars affects the appeal of VR games. The research proposes a model where avatar identification enhances immersion, which in turn increases the game's attractiveness. The study emphasizes the importance of designing avatars that foster player identification to enhance immersion and overall game appeal.