Research — University XP

Exploring if Gamification Experiences Make an Impact on Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Future Gamification Use: A Case Report

Exploring if Gamification Experiences Make an Impact on Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Future Gamification Use: A Case Report

Exploring if Gamification Experiences Make an Impact on Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Future Gamification Use: A Case Report

GamificationDave EngJanuary 26, 2026Gamification, Teacher Training, Higher EducationComment

Gamification is not Working: Why?

Gamification is not Working: Why?

Gamification is not Working: Why?

GamificationDave EngJanuary 25, 2026Gamification, Game Elements, Serious GamesComment

Effectiveness of applied and casual games for young people's mental health: A systematic review of randomised controlled studies

Effectiveness of applied and casual games for young people's mental health: A systematic review of randomised controlled studies

Effectiveness of applied and casual games for young people's mental health: A systematic review of randomised controlled studies

Dave EngJanuary 24, 2026Applied game, Casual game, Digital interventionComment

Difficulty Modelling in Mobile Puzzle Games: An Empirical Study on Different Methods to Combine Player Analytics and Simulated Data

Difficulty Modelling in Mobile Puzzle Games: An Empirical Study on Different Methods to Combine Player Analytics and Simulated Data

Difficulty Modelling in Mobile Puzzle Games: An Empirical Study on Different Methods to Combine Player Analytics and Simulated Data

Player engagementDave EngJanuary 23, 2026Difficulty estimation, Player engagement, Simulated dataComment

Finding the self in role-playing games: Weaving myth, narrative, and identity

Finding the self in role-playing games: Weaving myth, narrative, and identity

Finding the self in role-playing games: Weaving myth, narrative, and identity

individuationDave EngJanuary 22, 2026role-playing games, archetypes, hero’s journey, story structures, individuationComment

Identifying levers of urban neighbourhood transformation using serious games

Identifying levers of urban neighbourhood transformation using serious games

Identifying levers of urban neighbourhood transformation using serious games

Serious GamesDave EngJanuary 21, 2026Urban Transformative Change, Participation, Place-makingComment

From Engagement to Immersion: A Self-Determination Theory and Approach to Gamified Cultural Tourism

From Engagement to Immersion: A Self-Determination Theory and Approach to Gamified Cultural Tourism

From Engagement to Immersion: A Self-Determination Theory and Approach to Gamified Cultural Tourism

GamificationDave EngJanuary 20, 2026Self-determination theory, Immersive experiences, GamificationComment

Integrating digital games in the classroom: a case study with game Probchallenge

Integrating digital games in the classroom: a case study with game Probchallenge

Integrating digital games in the classroom: a case study with game Probchallenge

Digital GameDave EngJanuary 19, 2026Digital Game, DGBL, Mathematics TeacherComment

Hades Again and Again: A Study on Frustration Tolerance, Physiology and Player Experience

Hades Again and Again: A Study on Frustration Tolerance, Physiology and Player Experience

Hades Again and Again: A Study on Frustration Tolerance, Physiology and Player Experience

Player ExperienceDave EngJanuary 18, 2026Player Experience, Game Experience Questionnaire, Behavioural In-Hibition SystemComment

Using a gamification framework to increase student engagement with groupwork: ‘Alien Alliance’ - a boardgame for a range of scenarios.

Using a gamification framework to increase student engagement with groupwork: ‘Alien Alliance’ - a boardgame for a range of scenarios.

Using a gamification framework to increase student engagement with groupwork: ‘Alien Alliance’ - a boardgame for a range of scenarios.

GamificationDave EngJanuary 17, 2026Teamwork, Gamification, Student EngagementComment

Promoting Physical and Mental Health among Children and Adolescents via Gamification—A Conceptual Systematic Review

Promoting Physical and Mental Health among Children and Adolescents via Gamification—A Conceptual Systematic Review

Promoting Physical and Mental Health among Children and Adolescents via Gamification—A Conceptual Systematic Review

GamificationDave EngJanuary 16, 2026Gamification, Physical Health, Mental HealthComment

Independent Validation of the Player Experience Inventory: Findings from a Large Set of Video Game Players

Independent Validation of the Player Experience Inventory: Findings from a Large Set of Video Game Players

Independent Validation of the Player Experience Inventory: Findings from a Large Set of Video Game Players

Player ExperienceDave EngJanuary 15, 2026Player Experience, PXI (Player Experience Inventory), PsychometricsComment

I Don’t Usually Listen, I Read: How Different Learner Groups Process Game Feedback

I Don’t Usually Listen, I Read: How Different Learner Groups Process Game Feedback

I Don’t Usually Listen, I Read: How Different Learner Groups Process Game Feedback

Learning GamesDave EngJanuary 14, 2026Learning Games, Game Design, FeedbackComment

Psychological perspectives on motivation through gamification

Psychological perspectives on motivation through gamification

Psychological perspectives on motivation through gamification

GamificationDave EngJanuary 13, 2026Gamification, Motivation, Game elementsComment

Enhancing Critical Thinking and Engagement through Puzzle Box Integration in Virtual Reality-based Digital Game-Based Learning

Enhancing Critical Thinking and Engagement through Puzzle Box Integration in Virtual Reality-based Digital Game-Based Learning

Enhancing Critical Thinking and Engagement through Puzzle Box Integration in Virtual Reality-based Digital Game-Based Learning

Digital Game-Based LearniDave EngJanuary 12, 2026Digital Game-Based Learning, Puzzle Boxes, Virtual RealityComment

Effects of Augmented Reality Gamification on Students’ Intrinsic Motivation and Performance

Effects of Augmented Reality Gamification on Students’ Intrinsic Motivation and Performance

Effects of Augmented Reality Gamification on Students’ Intrinsic Motivation and Performance

GamificationDave EngJanuary 11, 2026Augmented Reality, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, GamificationComment

Aligning story and gameplay through narrative goals

Aligning story and gameplay through narrative goals

Aligning story and gameplay through narrative goals

Narrative GoalsDave EngJanuary 10, 2026Narrative Goals, Gameplay, StoryComment

The Role of Fun in Workplace Health and Well-being

The Role of Fun in Workplace Health and Well-being

The Role of Fun in Workplace Health and Well-being

Workplace healthDave EngJanuary 9, 2026Fun, Burnout, Workplace healthComment

Reflections of art history instructors on an educational digital game: A narrative case study

Reflections of art history instructors on an educational digital game: A narrative case study

Reflections of art history instructors on an educational digital game: A narrative case study

Educational GamesDave EngJanuary 8, 2026Art History, Educational Games, Higher EducationComment

Incorporating tangible rewards into gamification increases students’ identified regulation in fully online learning

Incorporating tangible rewards into gamification increases students’ identified regulation in fully online learning

Incorporating tangible rewards into gamification increases students’ identified regulation in fully online learning

Gamified learningDave EngJanuary 7, 2026Tangible rewards, Autonomous motivation, Gamified learningComment