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Understanding Video Game Immersion: 4 Types That Enhance Player Engagement

Understanding Video Game Immersion: 4 Types That Enhance Player Engagement

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The podcast explains the concept of video game immersion, which refers to a player's feeling of being fully absorbed in the game. It identifies four main types of immersion: systems immersion (focusing on game mechanics), spatial immersion (feeling present in the game world), empathic/social immersion (connecting with characters and other players), and narrative/sequential immersion (following the storyline). The podcast goes on to describe each type in detail and provides examples of games that utilize them effectively. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of immersion in creating engaging and memorable gaming experiences and discusses how VR can enhance immersion through spatial immersion.

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