| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 201 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Computer Science, Technology and Applications |
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Computer science, technology and applications
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| Contents |
COMPUTER GAMES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES, COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTS ON DEVELOPMENT -- COMPUTER GAMES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES, COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AND EFFECTS ON DEVELOPMENT -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- EDUTAIN@GRID: A RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPLATFORM FOR MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYERONLINE GAMES -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Model -- 2.1. Game Application Model -- 2.2. Game Load Complexity Model -- 2.3. Game Hosting Model -- 2.4. Complete Game Ecosystem Model -- 3. Architecture -- 4. Monitoring -- 4.1. Real-Time Metrics -- 4.2. Monitored Entities |
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4.2.1. Host Entity4.2.2. Game Process Entity -- 4.2.3. Game Local Session Entity -- 4.3. Monitoring Method -- 5. Load Prediction -- 5.1. Predictor Families -- 5.2. Prediction Method -- 5.3. Neural Network-Based Prediction -- 5.3.1. Preprocessor -- 5.3.2. Signal Expander -- 5.3.3. Neural Network -- 5.3.4. Postprocessor -- 5.3.5. Utilisation -- 5.3.6. Complexity Analysis -- 5.4. Implementation -- 5.5. Distributed FPS Game Simulator -- 5.6. Neural Network Tuning -- 5.6.1. Network Type -- 5.6.2. Network Structure -- 5.6.3. Transfer Function |
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5.6.4. Signal Expanding5.7. Prediction Results -- 6. Capacity Management -- 6.1. Processor Load Model -- 6.2. Memory Load Model -- 6.3. Network Load Model -- 6.4. General Load Model -- 7. Resource Allocation -- 8. Conclusions -- References -- A STRATEGY FOR ANALYZING DIGITALEPISTEMIC GAMES -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Game Categorization -- Epistemic Patterns -- Pattern List -- Arranging -- Assigning -- Collecting -- Comparing -- Composing -- Filtering -- Linking -- Probing -- Searching -- Selecting |
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Analysis of Games Using These PatternsAdventures of Lolo -- Bejeweled -- Blocksum -- Bookworm -- Civilization IV -- The Incredible Machine -- Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time -- Myst -- Pacman -- Step-By-Step -- Tetris -- Conclusion -- References -- PATTERNS OF DIGITAL GAME PLAYING IN EARLY ADOLESCENCE: RELATIONS TO DEPRESSED MOOD -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Digital Game Playing and Emotion Regulation -- Patterns of Playing Digital Games and Depressed Mood -- The Current Study -- Methods -- Participants -- Study Procedure -- Measures |
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ResultsDescriptive Results -- Digital Game Playing Patterns -- Digital Game Playing Patterns and Depressed Mood -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- VIDEO GAMES FOR HEALTH:DESIGN STRATEGIESFOR MAXIMIZING LEARNING -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Scope of this Chapter -- Video Games for Learning -- Video Games for Health -- Concrete Versus Conceptual Games -- Learning Theory and Health Game Design -- The Example of Re-Mission -- Symbolic Self Modeling in Re-Mission -- Other Learning Principles in Re-Mission -- Conclusion -- References |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Video games -- Programming.
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Video games -- Design
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Video games -- Research
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GAMES -- Video & Electronic.
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Computer games -- Design
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Video games -- Programming
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Video games -- Design
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Soria, Agustin, 1954-
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Maldonado, Julián
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| LC no. |
2009040474 |
| ISBN |
1617611786 |
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9781617611780 |
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