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Gaming mirrors at play through ludic data-selves

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  • Enrico Gandolfi

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The focus of the article is on data-self technology in digital entertainment - virtual entities that replicate and/or are influenced by players� behaviors and actions, working as agential mirrors on the screen. Little efforts have been done in investigating their potential in social research and educational technology; however, data-selves can serve as promising self-revealing tools toward personal identities and narrations. In order to enlighten their effectiveness, a multidisciplinary framework led by the core concepts of �narrative identity� and �discursive-practical consciousness� is advanced. The proposal has been tested (pre-post interviews and play sessions) with an empirical exploration involving n:32 participants and the video games Black and White 2 and Forza: Motorsprint 5, which include data-self features. Results show that this technology can make a difference in engaging and stimulating subjects� interest and feedback, but further researches are needed to deepen its scope and range of application.

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  • Enrico Gandolfi, 2017. "Gaming mirrors at play through ludic data-selves," Academicus International Scientific Journal, Entrepreneurship Training Center Albania, issue 16, pages 88-104, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:etc:journl:y:2017:i:16:p:88-104
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    1. Enrico Gandolfi, 2018. "Taking a Stand through Digital Games - An empirical procedure among consciousness, learning and participation," Academicus International Scientific Journal, Entrepreneurship Training Center Albania, issue 17, pages 62-81, March.

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