Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
Simulation & Gaming
Abstract
Background: Videogames are widely considered effective learning environments, with powerful lessons relevant to those who design teaching and learning experiences. Violent videogames, however, are often left out of such conversations. Intervention: In this context, we examine Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (MW) as a violent videogame that might suggest design principles useful for effecting emotional experiences, a key element to the formation of memories and therefore learning. Methods: Through narrative description of two missions from MW and interleaved discussion of its mechanics, we contend even violent videogames might inform the design of interactive learning experiences.
Publication Date
4-1-2023
Language
English
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Kessner, Taylor Milan and Perez Cortes, Luis, "Mechanics and Experience in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Opportunities for Civic Empathy" (2023). SAGE Open Access Agreement Publications. 4.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/utalibraries_sageoapubs/4