GAMES AT NORTHEASTERN
The Art and Science of Game Design
Northeastern University is a transformative, agile, and innovative thought leader in human-centered and data-driven game design. Learn how we’re reaching across our diverse network to empower the next generation of game designers, developers, and storytellers.
NEWS AND STORIES
Why are video games getting more expensive? Spoiler: It’s not just tariffs
Bob De Schutter explains how novelty and fidelity push studios into a pricing squeeze.
How active video games could benefit children with obesity
Amy Lu explores how adding narrative to “exergames” boosts children’s activity.
‘Death Stranding 2’ proves more video games need to get weird, experts say
Fox Zarow and Alexandra To point to “Death Stranding 2” as a win for creative risk.
Escape rooms are fun, but they could also help make VR and AR effective tools for education and AI, research finds
Casper Harteveld explains how escape rooms can inform AI-driven immersive learning
The ‘Minecraft’ movie is a box office smash. An expert explains why that’s good for gamers – and parents
Alexandra To discusses how “A Minecraft Movie” bridges games and family engagement.
Jan. 6 and QAnon have their roots in gaming, Northeastern professor concludes in new book
Celia Pearce looks at the idea of “play”, from alternate reality games to the Jan. 6 riots.
VR meditation game developed by Northeastern researchers to enhance breath awareness
Stairway to Heaven virtual reality program uses biofeedback from breath sensors to encourage users to pass stone markers and complete a mindfulness journey in a beautiful natural setting.
RECENT PROJECTS
Designing for the Technology Literacy of Older Adults
Rocket League Eye Tracking
Ball throwing task for characterizing movement in autistic children
The Games Studio at Northeastern University
In order to better support students in the learning they need to succeed both academically and commercially, and to support the visibility and reputation of the collective cross-disciplinary game design and development programs at Northeastern University, we have created The Games Studio.