Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers: An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception
A study has been conducted into whether the use of procedural audio affects players in computer games using motion controllers. It was investigated whether or not (1) players perceive a difference between detailed and interactive procedural audio and prerecorded audio, (2) the use of procedural audi...
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| description | A study has been conducted into whether the use of procedural audio affects players in computer games using motion controllers. It was investigated whether or not (1) players perceive a difference between detailed and interactive procedural audio and prerecorded audio, (2) the use of procedural audio affects their motor-behavior, and (3) procedural audio affects their perception of control. Three experimental surveys were devised, two consisting of game sessions and the third consisting of watching videos of gameplay. A skiing game controlled by a Nintendo Wii balance board and a sword-fighting game controlled by a Wii remote were implemented with two versions of sound, one sample based and the other procedural based. The procedural models were designed using a perceptual approach and by alternative combinations of well-known synthesis techniques. The experimental results showed that, when being actively involved in playing or purely observing a video recording of a game, the majority of participants did not notice any difference in sound. Additionally, it was not possible to show that the use of procedural audio caused any consistent change in the motor behavior. In the skiing experiment, a portion of players perceived the control of the procedural version as being more sensitive. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a6b87a7ec9dd4204a57aab4b464a59e72025-08-20T03:19:02ZengWileyInternational Journal of Computer Games Technology1687-70471687-70552013-01-01201310.1155/2013/371374371374Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers: An Evaluation on the Effect and PerceptionNiels Böttcher0Héctor P. Martínez1Stefania Serafin2Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology, Aalborg University Copenhagen, A.C. Meyers Vænge 15, 2450 Copenhagen SV, DenmarkInstitute of Digital Games, University of Malta, Ferris Street, Msida MSD 1751, MaltaDepartment of Architecture, Design & Media Technology, Aalborg University Copenhagen, A.C. Meyers Vænge 15, 2450 Copenhagen SV, DenmarkA study has been conducted into whether the use of procedural audio affects players in computer games using motion controllers. It was investigated whether or not (1) players perceive a difference between detailed and interactive procedural audio and prerecorded audio, (2) the use of procedural audio affects their motor-behavior, and (3) procedural audio affects their perception of control. Three experimental surveys were devised, two consisting of game sessions and the third consisting of watching videos of gameplay. A skiing game controlled by a Nintendo Wii balance board and a sword-fighting game controlled by a Wii remote were implemented with two versions of sound, one sample based and the other procedural based. The procedural models were designed using a perceptual approach and by alternative combinations of well-known synthesis techniques. The experimental results showed that, when being actively involved in playing or purely observing a video recording of a game, the majority of participants did not notice any difference in sound. Additionally, it was not possible to show that the use of procedural audio caused any consistent change in the motor behavior. In the skiing experiment, a portion of players perceived the control of the procedural version as being more sensitive.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/371374 |
| spellingShingle | Niels Böttcher Héctor P. Martínez Stefania Serafin Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers: An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception International Journal of Computer Games Technology |
| title | Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers: An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception |
| title_full | Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers: An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception |
| title_fullStr | Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers: An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception |
| title_full_unstemmed | Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers: An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception |
| title_short | Procedural Audio in Computer Games Using Motion Controllers: An Evaluation on the Effect and Perception |
| title_sort | procedural audio in computer games using motion controllers an evaluation on the effect and perception |
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