International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction

With the development of information and communication technologies, various types of games are greatly enjoyed by people across all generations. Recently, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized game design, development, and player experiences. This transformative impact of AI on gaming is shaping the future of the industry, offering new avenues for creativity and interactivity. This special issue will bring together manuscripts discussing user experience in all forms of digital games.

In this special issue, we aim to delve into the multifaceted aspects of gaming, spanning various genres, platforms, and technologies. We seek submissions that provide novel insights, critical analyses, and thought-provoking discussions on the diverse dimensions of gaming, powered by new platforms and new technologies. We encourage submissions across a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• User experience in games
• Game design and development
• Artificial Intelligence in games
• Videogame applications
• Serious games
• Metaverse gaming
• Cognitive neuroscience of game play
• Gaming ethics
• Gamification
• AI-powered game design
• Risk in games
• Interactive storytelling
• Gaming culture and society

Paper submission deadline: 30 September 2024

Author notification (First review of papers): 15 January 2025

Final papers due: 15 March 2025

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