A3 Book section, Chapters in research books
Player Reception of Change and Stability in Character Mechanics (2022)
Välisalo, T., & Ruotsalainen, M. (2022). Player Reception of Change and Stability in Character Mechanics. In M. Ruotsalainen, M. Törhönen, & V.-M. Karhulahti (Eds.), Modes of Esports Engagement in Overwatch (pp. 67-86). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82767-0_5
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Välisalo, Tanja; Ruotsalainen, Maria
Parent publication: Modes of Esports Engagement in Overwatch
Parent publication editors: Ruotsalainen, Maria; Törhönen, Maria; Karhulahti, Veli-Matti
ISBN: 978-3-030-82766-3
eISBN: 978-3-030-82767-0
Publication year: 2022
Pages range: 67-86
Number of pages in the book: 229
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Place of Publication: Cham
Publication country: Switzerland
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82767-0_5
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/80153
Abstract
Change is a constant element of online games, and Overwatch as well as its playable characters have been through multiple changes since the launch of the game in 2016. In this chapter, we examine the relationships players have with the playable characters of Overwatch and specifically the role that character mechanics have in these relationships. Changes to game characters are a topic of avid discussion in Overwatch communities and evoke articulations of the meaning of game characters for the players.
Keywords: online games; multiplayer games; game design; game characters; reception (comprehension); online communities; online discussion; transmedia; close reading
Free keywords: Brigitte; character; close reading; Reinhardt; transmedia
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2022
Preliminary JUFO rating: 3
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