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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2017.17.1.41

A Study on The Characteristics of Game Theme : Focusing RPGs in USA and Japan  

Nam, Ki-Teok (Dept. of Game, Graduate School, Sangmyung University)
Yoon, Hyung-Sup (Dept. of Game, Sangmyung University)
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Journal of Korea Game Society / v.17, no.1, 2017 , pp. 41-50 More about this Journal
Abstract
The theme is the core of the work in all media including the games. In order to develop successful games, it must effectively express the game theme. In order to express the game theme, it must be able to understand and to utilize the characteristics of the game theme. This Study extracted 11 characteristics of the game theme through the precedent literature research and found 4 core characteristics of the game theme through interviews with 11 experts. This Study conducted a survey about 4 core characteristics of the game theme in Final Fantasy X of Japan and Skyrim of USA. As a result, degree of an expression about 4 core characteristics of the game theme received high-rated in common(3.45~4.59 / 5). It may become guidelines for the theme studies in the other games. I will contribute to develop successful games through understanding and utilizing the 4 core characteristics of the game theme.
Keywords
Game Theme; Characteristics; RPG;
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