Hypertextual Interactive Storytelling is a type of digital storytelling that allows the audience to interact with the story in a non-linear way, giving them the power to shape and mold the story as they see fit. In simple terms, it’s like playing a choose-your-own-adventure book on boosted. The concept of hypertextual storytelling can be traced …
Introduction The use of Synthetic Actors, also known as Digital Avatars, is a rapidly evolving field within the film and gaming industry. These digital avatars can be modeled and animated to look and behave like real actors, and are used for a variety of purposes, such as motion capture, facial capture, and body language. The …
In the vast landscape of video games, storytelling has transcended the confines of traditional narratives, ushering in a new era of immersion and engagement. At the heart of this evolution lies the captivating technique of environmental storytelling, where developers meticulously craft game worlds that, when explored by players, reveal narratives without the need for explicit …
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Introduction The video game industry has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Right from the beginning, it became a big aspect of the entertainment industry, with arcade machine games in every park, and console evenings bringing friends together. By the large public, however, more detailed and “complicated” games like Zelda and Silent Hill were …
Scope of the Problem When considering interactive virtual experiences, especially video games, I would like to pinpoint major research topics or goals, which, in my opinion, are neglected to some degree in a cultural discourse in Poland, especially in the academic environment. These are: ● The study of the interactive medium as an artistic and …
