Our new Doctoral Researcher Valtteri Kauraoja's doctoral thesis focuses on game design structures and the types of engagement they build. In this blog post, he contemplates the concept of empowerment by mapping it out in the context of mechanical game design.

Centre of Excellence in Game Culture Studies – Valtteri Kauraoja: Identifying Empowerment within Game Design

The concept of empowerment lacks a clearly defined description. While seemingly self-explanatory, the careless use of the term can lead to confusion. The many meanings of empowerment are relevant t…