Human-computer Interaction

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is an interdisciplinary field concerned with ‘the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use and with the study of major phenomena surrounding them’. Our research in HCI often involves lenses from different disciplines and covers studying social interactions through technology, creating intuitive interfaces, enhancing user experiences, and exploring novel interaction paradigms.

Affective Body Animation

Affective Body Animation

The way users control their avatars should be an easy and natural way.

Editorial Team
01-03-2018 // Insights // Player Research and Psychology

Game Research Magazine

In 2017, a special issue titled Game Research – Games that Change your Mind was published about the research projects of the Utrecht Center for Game Research.

Editorial Team
17-10-2017 // Publications // Criticism and Analysis, Games and Sustainability, Games Beyond Entertainment, Games for Health
The main image from the original Center for Game Research website.

History of Game Research at Utrecht University

An overview of key moments in the history of game research at Utrecht University.

Marijn Benschop, Editorial Team
01-09-2000 // Education, Events, Publications // Multi theme