Understanding how modern games captivate players involves dissecting the psychological mechanisms behind repetition and rewards. These elements are not arbitrary; they are rooted in established behavioral principles that foster engagement, motivation, and long-term retention. This article explores how game designers utilize these principles, supported by concrete examples and research, to craft compelling gaming experiences for both casual enthusiasts and hardcore players. Table of Contents Introduction to the Psychology of Repetition and Rewards in Modern Games The Cognitive Mechanisms Behind Repetition in Gaming Reward Systems and Their Psychological Impact Visual and Sensory Cues as Reinforcement Tools Modern Game Features that Enhance … Continued
Können Pomeranzen in Hades’ Reich wachsen? Lernen vom Mythos Orpheus
Einleitung: Die Frage nach der Lebensfähigkeit exotischer Pflanzen im Jenseits Die Vorstellung, ob exotische Pflanzen wie Pomeranzen in Hades’ Reich gedeihen könnten, mag auf den ersten Blick spekulativ erscheinen. Doch diese Frage berührt tiefe mythologische und kulturelle Konzepte, die unsere Sicht auf Leben, Tod und das Jenseits prägen. Warum interessiert uns, ob Pomeranzen in der Unterwelt wachsen können? Die Antwort liegt in der Symbolik der Pflanzen, die in der griechischen Mythologie eine zentrale Rolle spielen, sowie in der Verbindung zwischen Mythos und modernen Vorstellungen von Leben nach dem Tod. Mythologische Symbole sind Träger von bedeutungsvollen Botschaften über das Leben, die … Continued
University of California, Riverside
LEIMAY presented Frantic Beauty in Winter 2019 as part of a three-week residency with the UCR Dance Department, leading master classes and transmitting excerpts from Ensemble repertory pieces to UCR dance students. Ximena Garnica was a Visiting Assistant Professor for Fall 2018-Winter 2019.
MIT
Ximena Garnica and Shige Moriya participated in the 2021-2022 MIT Performing Series, exhibiting a performance installation of Correspondences: During the fall 2021 semester, MIT Lecturer Daniel Safer collaborated with LEIMAY to develop a new layer of the work via a constellation of lectures and performances by MIT faculty, students, and groups, culminating in a future large-scale presentation. The residency included a durational multi-channel video installation and models of kinetic sculptures, an evening of screenings of short films from Correspondence’s first phase and a live performance of in-progress choreographic materials related to the company’s LUDUS practice, followed by a conversation with … Continued