Friday, September 21, 2007

Reading Questions: McMahon

For Monday, September 24th, consider the following as you read the McMahon:

• What are the similarities between her approach to representation in video games and Manovich's approach to representation in New Media? Are the two approaches compatible with each other? Why or why not?

• How do immersion, engagement, and presence work together in the context of your experience playing video games?

• Think of the games you have played in your life: Does McMahon's conception of the gaming experience fit with your own experiences? Can you think of games that do not work well with her configuration?

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