Klaus Opwis

schoolUniversity of Baselbar_chart#2073 Global Rank

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

Measuring the subjective experience of digital game players is essential to player experience research. Recently, the Player Experience Inventory (PXI) was developed, which assesses both functional and psychosocial consequences of digital gameplay. We present a pre-registered independent online study with a large samp…

CHI '215th+ AuthorInclusive Design +2

How WEIRD is CHI?

Computer technology is often designed in technology hubs in Western countries, invariably making it "WEIRD", because it is based on the intuition, knowledge, and values of people who are Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. Developing technology that is universally useful and engaging requires know…

CHI '183rd AuthorAlgorithmic Fairness & Bias +1

Measuring the "Why" of Interaction: Development and Validation of the User Motivation Inventory (UMI)

Motivation is a fundamental concept in understanding people's experiences and behavior. Yet, motivation to engage with an interactive system has received only limited attention in HCI. We report the development and validation of the User Motivation Inventory (UMI). The UMI is an 18-item multidimensional measure of mot…

CHI '182nd AuthorGame UX & Player Behavior +1

"An Odd Kind of Pleasure": Differentiating Emotional Challenge in Digital Games

Recent work introduced the notion of emotional challenge as a means to afford more unique and diverse gaming experiences. However, players' experience of emotional challenge has received little empirical attention. It remains unclear whether players enjoy it and what exactly constitutes the challenge thereof. We surve…

CHI '18CorrespondingRole-Playing & Narrative Games +1

Choosing to Help Monsters: A Mixed-Method Examination of Meaningful Choices in Narrative-Rich Games and Interactive Narratives

The potential of narrative-rich games to impact emotions, attitudes, and behavior brings with it exciting opportunities and implications within both entertainment and serious game contexts. However, effects are not always consistent, potentially due to game choices not always being perceived as meaningful by the playe…

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