Recently, there are many video games that keep relatively high difficulty for an extended period of time. However, the game with high level of challenges will induce more frustration and tiredness causing players to take more short breaks than usual. While mental fatigue has been studied widely, there are not many game studies and applications related to mental fatigue. One of the possible applications that we want to explore is artificial insertion of an interval serving as a break for players before they get fatigue and take a break from playing games. We plan to use Electroencephalogram (EEG) for fatigue monitoring and machine learning approaches to help predict the right time for intervention. Currently, we have created a prototype game to be used in the experiment and collect sample data for the machine learning.

To create brush-stroke style animation with temporal coherence, the artist needs to refer the previous frame carefully for drawing. Moreover, brush-stroke lighting style is challenging to animate coherently because it dynamically changes and contains lots of features compared to physically-based lighting.

In this study, we measured attention levels to identify points of high player interest in linear single player FPS games. Our results suggest that further analysis of these points could lead to a better understanding of player interest and how to design interesting encounters in games.

Recent advances in 3D computer graphics technologies have enabled 3D computer animation to become a popular method of storytelling. However, the tools which provide access to the technology are targeted mainly at trained professionals, and are seldom easy enough for a director to use. We present Diorama engine, a 3D directing tool for 3D computer animation. Diorama engine is a limited but specialized tool which focuses on ease of scene construction, camera control, and shot editing. This allows for quicker and easier creation of full length video storyboards. Furthermore, the produced 3D data can be directly passed to later production processes, enabling the work of a director to form a data foundation for the production process. A prototype version of our tool is tested, and the experimental results suggest that the directing tool can be integrated into an actual production process.