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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2014.14.5.137

A Study on User-Centered Design for Cut-scene in Action-Adventure Games  

Ruan, Xiaoyin (Dept. of Design Manufacturing Engineering, Chonbuk National University)
Cho, Dong-Min (Dept. of Industrial Design, Chonbuk National University)
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Journal of Korea Game Society / v.14, no.5, 2014 , pp. 137-146 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently, the games on the market are getting rich and excellent in the category of design and productions. The style and production quality of cut-scenes also have achieved a continuous development, so how to stand out from multiple designs and gain popularity always acts as a challenge to designers. However, such design strategy up to developers will be failed to judge whether or not design achievements are loved by players and thus cannot meet rapidly changing market demands on both in a quantity and quality. Therefore, this study holds that cut-scene design for video games must set out from user-centered design(UCD). According to literatures with respect to product market, we know that Market Pull imposes far more impacts on success in bringing new products to the market than the technology Push, hence players actually determines the success of a game in competitive game market. This study will help to enhance the immersion of playing game, including the interest and standing out the designer's message without distorting the original impression in the game publishing environment.
Keywords
Action-adventure game; cut-scene; Use-centered design; Immersion;
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