The invisible hand of game psychology
Secrets of the virtual architect
The math of fun and balance
The evolution of touch and play
The symphony of interactive sound
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret language of game design
sonia Designers build accessible video game hardware for players with physical disabilities.
sonia Evolution of Touch and Play
Sega shook up our hands—(shake it up!) / That's how haptic play began—(oh yeah!)
sonia Inclusive game design ensures that players of all physical abilities can enjoy video games.
sonia Vibration and resistance bridge the physical gap between the player and the virtual world.
sonia Tap the screen to trigger instant feedback to discover how game designers keep players hooked.
D-pad history: The cross-shaped D-pad was originally patented by Nintendo, forcing competitors to design circular or segmented pads for years.
A display screen that is sensitive to the touch of a finger or stylus. Apple's release of the iPhone in 2007 revolutionized mobile gaming by introducing capacitive multi-touch technology.
What is the technical term for the tactile vibration and resistance technology used in modern controllers?
Which 2006 home console popularized motion controls and introduced gaming to a massive casual audience?
Why did early game competitors have to use circular directional pads instead of a simple cross shape?
What customizable controller did Microsoft release in 2018 to assist players with limited mobility?
What handheld series did Gunpei Yokoi design the D-pad for before it was used on the NES?