Modern Games Research Articles

From Ancient Patterns of Hand-to-Hand Combat to a Unique Therapy of the Future.

The purpose of this publication is to provide generalized knowledge of the area of changes that took place over past centuries in relation to health, social and cultural conditions. In Greek mythology, it was necessary to nurture both body and spirit to be a perfect human being. This link between the concepts of physical beauty and goodness can be also found in later works dedicated to ancient Greek history. Particularly in Greek myths, and in Greek education in general, it was believed that both physical and spiritual excellence were necessary to raise men to achieve their true form. Some of the main forms of implementing this idea were hand-to-hand combat exercises (wrestling, boxing and pankration). Ideas characteristic of the world of ancient Greece, in a general sense, can be observed in the culture of the Far East. The main difference is the fact that these principles did not survive in Western culture as a result of transformation into a consumer society focused on the rejection of moral principles. The brutalisation of the forms of the Roman Games meant that the ideals of the ancient world were forgotten for more than 1500 years. The modern Olympic Games were resurrected in the 19th century. Inspired by the ancient Greek cult of health of body and spirit, they gave rise to a movement known as Olympism. In the Olympic Charter written by Coubertin, Olympism was called "a philosophy of life exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind". The combat sports disciplines have had their place there since the beginning of the modern Olympic Games. The evolution of hand-to-hand combat disciplines, including numerous scientific studies indicating a very broad impact in the area of health, led to this type of physical activity being reached for as an essential element in supporting the health-promoting behaviour of society. Nowadays, physical activity in the area of exercise with elements of hand-to-hand combat, combat sports, or martial arts is an indissoluble link in the prevention and treatment of 21st century diseases. For Parkinson's disease patients, drug treatment is an essential resource for continuing to function in society, but it will not be completely effective without supporting the treatment with appropriate and attractive physical activity (e.g., "Rock Steady Boxing"). Of similar importance is the prevention of dangerous falls, which are common in this population as well as among the elderly or those affected by other diseases of civilisation. Implementing the principles and techniques of safe falling in the teaching of the young population significantly increases the likelihood of applying appropriate responses to these individuals in adulthood and old age. Actions that should be taken now for prevention can be implemented through social programmes, such as "Active today for a healthy future".

Goalkeeping in Modern Football: Current Positional Demands and Research Insights

The goalkeeper (GK) in association football arguably presents a critical playing position within a modern game that often appears to be highly dynamic, unpredictable, and constantly changing. Because of the privilege in using the hands and FIFA’s “back-pass law,” the list of GK tasks extends to a wide range of responsibilities in possession of the ball and when defending the goal and space. With the aim of providing an applied overview of the complex GK demands in the modern football game and consequences for position-specific coaching, the following article presents current practical advances on the various areas of physical, tactical–technical, mental/psychological, and social GK development. To further showcase complex GK tasks and actions, a framework of tactical–technical areas in goalkeeping is introduced and linked to recent empirical research in the field of goalkeeping and coaching. This understanding of position-specific demands may support future development of individualised, athlete-centred training interventions, coaching approaches, and match performance analysis. Along the way, the article offers several avenues for future research contributions to this unique field within football studies and further aims to stimulate readers’ and coaches’ thoughts about various matters related to specialist and individual development coaching.

Changing views on the role of physical education teachers and sports coaches in Polish sports pedagogy literature up to 2015

For centuries societies all over the world have been searching for the ideal of a teacher. As a result of this search, expectations of the profession have changed. In the 19th century people were looking for ways to improve health and living conditions. At that time a movement of hygienists arose, which saw an opportunity to improve the situation in education and school hygiene, and a new teaching speciality was created, i.e. the physical activity teacher. Meanwhile, there was an intense development of sports, among other things, due to the organization of the modern Olympic Games. The above factors contributed to the emergence of a new specialisation in teaching physical education. In the second half of the 20th century, due to more focus on the role of physical education teachers, and above all, as a result of the development of sport, the profession of sports coach emerged. Opinions on the role of physical education teachers and sports coaches have been changing over the years. Not only are the knowledge and skills of the coach important, but also who they are as a specialist, as an educator and as a person. According to the author, the coach should have the player’s best interests at heart in every situation. In addition, it was pointed out that amateur and professional sport are inextricably linked.

An Ecosystem Framework for the Meta in Esport Games

This paper examines the evolving landscape of modern digital games, emphasizing their nature as live services that continually evolve and adapt. In addition to engaging with the core gameplay, players and other stakeholders actively participate in various game-related experiences, such as tournaments and streaming. This interplay forms a vibrant and intricate ecosystem, facilitating the construction and dissemination of knowledge about the game. Such knowledge flow, accompanied by resulting behavioral changes, gives rise to the concept of a video game meta. Within the competitive gaming context, the meta represents the strategic and tactical knowledge that goes beyond the fundamental mechanics of the game, enabling players to gain a competitive advantage. We present a review of the state-of-the-art of knowledge for game metas and propose a novel model for the meta knowledge structure and propagation that accounts for this ecosystem, based on a review of the academic literature and practical examples. By exploring the dynamics of knowledge exchange and its influence on gameplay, the review presented here sheds light on the intricate relationship between game evolution, player engagement, and the associated emergence of game meta.

The relationship between psycho-environmental characteristics and wellbeing in non-spending players of certain mobile games.

Revenue generation in modern digital games is often dependent on in-game continuous player spending. This brings concerns that games may be including features which drive player spending in potentially harmful ways. Moreover, it is unknown what types of individuals may be vulnerable to these design-driven harms. We used player-donated, objective data of playtime and in-game spending from a sample of 295 players of games previously identified as 'designed to drive spending'. We combined this with psycho-environmental characteristics and wellbeing measures administered to the players. Quantile regression analyses did not show an interaction between player characteristics and playtime/spend as predictors of wellbeing outcomes; nor did we find a difference in wellbeing between players of these games and games with alternative monetization models. This is discussed in light of a low proportion of spenders in the sample, which may affect results pertaining to the moderating role of spend. However, it suggests that while design features in games aiming to drive player spend may be unethical and problematic, they may not necessarily cause harm to the normative player.

THE ROLE AND THE STATUS OF MARATHON RUNNING IN MODERN ATHLETICS

Marathon running is a track and field discipline that is included in the program of the Olympic Games. Currently, the distance of the classic marathon race is 42 km 195 m. This discipline has a strong influence on the development of athletics in general, and especially on types of running . Its accessibility allows both young and mature people to run, as well as participate in relevant competitions. The popularity is due to its positive effect on the human body. Despite the positive effect of marathon running on the body, a number of authors hold the opposite point of view, according to which the popularization of this sport is not encouraged because it negatively affects health. The aim of the research is to identify the geography and pace of the spread of marathon running, as well as its role in the process of development of the mass of track and field running. To achieve the goal of the study, we used the methods of analysis of the synthesis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature. Marathon running is a powerful motivation for millions of people to run. Currently, the popularization and geography of marathon running, as well as running in many countries of the world has significantly expanded. Along with this, a number of specialists, doctors oppose the popularization of marathon running, since fatal cases are known. The marathon is one of the most important components of athletics in the program of the modern Olympic Games. Being quite popular, marathon running has become not only an encouragement for the development of cross-country athletics, but has also brought many people from different countries of the world to running courses, since a properly organized training process promotes health, the formation of a healthy lifestyle and is the key to longevity.

Типы виртуальных объектов

The term “virtual” was used by the ancient Romans. Medieval scholastics also used it. It entered the everyday and scientific language only in the second half of the XXth century with the emergence of digital technologies. Today, even children use it, and lawyers are discussing the issue of recognizing virtual objects as objects of ownership. But to include the term “virtual object” in the system of modern sci­entific categories, it must be strictly defined, as well as a classification of vir­tual objects must be done. The first of these two tasks is being actively solved. In the article “What is a virtual object?” I took part in this work. I intend to make progress in solving the second task: to identify the types of virtual objects, to con­sider their subordination. Virtual objects are understood in the article as sensual and rational knowledge about objects that arise in the absence of these objects, as a result of the autonomous activity of the subject’s brain, and are experienced by the latter in a strictly fixed interval as these objects themselves. This is exactly what happens, for example, in a dream. The thesis that all virtual objects are lo­cated in the phenomenal world of the subject is substantiated. The critique of Plato’s and Popper’s theories of the third world as a container of virtual objects is given. The virtual objects arising within the boundaries of sensual and rational cognition are distinguished. It is shown that the first ones include virtual objects that arise in dreams, hallucinations, perceptions and illusions. The role of illusory virtual objects in modern computer games is analyzed. Virtual objects generated by rational knowledge are divided into empirical and theoretical. It is shown that theo­retical (abstract) objects have all the attributes of virtual ones.

The relationship of scientific knowledge with some special leadership styles for teachers of physical education

The importance of the research was represented in identifying the relationship between scientific knowledge and some special leadership styles of physical education teachers, as well as identifying the pioneering leadership style of physical education teachers in the Karbala governorate through preparing a questionnaire for the special leadership styles of physical education teachers in the holy Kerbala governorate. As for the research problem, it was found that there are a number of fellow physical education teachers who do not pay attention to the required extent of the limits of scientific mathematical knowledge, while the research sample consisted of physical education teachers in Kerbala for the academic year 2022-2023. The most important conclusions reached by the researcher are that physical education teachers who have high scientific knowledge always tend to use leadership styles (behavioral - democratic - and human). . As for the most important recommendations that the researcher recommends, it is the need to provide schools with the laws of modern games and scientific sources, which would increase the scientific knowledge of physical education teachers, because of their role in using the optimal leadership style with students.

Integration of associative board games into the university learning process when studying media literacy (using the example of the board game «Media Labyrinth»)

The presented research paper examines the phenomenon of gamification, its importance for the educational process in higher educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where work is systematically carried out to improve the level of media literacy of students, undergraduates of faculties and departments of journalism. The main purpose of this publication is to describe the game mechanisms that are most suitable for introduction into the educational process in the study of media literacy. According to the authors, these include a set of rules and designations underlying verbal and team associative games. Using a number of successful ideas of modern game design in the above direction, the team of the Department of Journalism of a regional university created an educational board game «Media Labyrinth». The theoretical significance of the article lies in the fact that the data revealed during the research can be used by teachers of higher educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the process of writing research papers, teaching aids within the framework of the studied issues, as well as in the preparation of lecture materials on the discipline «Media Literacy». The practical significance of this scientific work lies in the possibility of introducing the research results into the educational process in higher education (using the board game «Media Labyrinth» in the practical classes of journalism students). At the same time, the board game «Media Labyrinth» has the potential to become a universal means of increasing the level of media literacy, since it can have a positive impact not only on students studying Journalism, but also on students of other humanities, high school students with in-depth study of information technology.

OPTIMIZING PARALLELISM IN UNITY WITH JOB SYSTEM TOOL

Every day the gaming industry is developing faster and faster. Especially the popularity of games increased during the pandemic, as many people were forced to stay at home for a long time and play games in their free time. With the increasing popularity of games, the requirements for the games themselves also increase. As a result, modern games require large computer resources. However, not all people can afford to buy computers with the most expensive video cards, many expensive CPUs, and many RAMs and other components. In order to make games accessible to users with weaker devices, developers have few options. At the moment, there are two main ways to solve this problem. The first is to host games on the cloud, and the second is to optimize games for weaker devices. To optimize games, you can use various methods, including a package Job System for Unity. The Job System is one of the main components for working with threads in an Entity Component System (ECS). Also, in the future, in games with the Unity engine, parallelization between weak devices and High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies will be combined and implemented using cloud technologies. In the future, when this happens, it will help developers, gamers, and even companies providing cloud services.

VIDEOGAMES AS A SPACE FOR RECONSTRUCTING MYTHOLOGICAL STRUCTURES

The article is dedicated to the cultural-philosophical study of the video game space as a place for the reconstruction of archaic mythological structures. The study of narrative video games, which emerged in the early 1980s, represents new media that interactively transmit mythological motifs into the gaming experience. To identify and study mythological elements in video games, the methodological basis includes the works of C.G. Jung and C. Kerényi, who developed concepts of archetypes in culture. Also utilized is the concept of the monomyth by J. Campbell, which involves the realization of the hero's journey cycle initially in legends and myths, and later in narrative artistic structures. The novelty of the study is determined by the low level of research into the replication of mythological elements in the environment of new interactive media. Analyzing the universality of myth in gaming realms is part of a comprehensive approach to studying the phenomenon of video games and is an important element of the non-reductionist concept in the field of Game Studies. The relevance of the work lies in the need to comprehend the video game experience as a practice of personal living through history by the player, rather than passive contemplation. The study identified trends in constructing plots in narrative games according to the principles of the monomyth. In narrative games of the late 20th century, we find more primitive expressions of monomyth elements, often associated with technological limitations in construct implementation. Instead, video games of the past two decades reflect the monomyth in its entirety, characterized by complications and repetitions of the hero's journey stages. Equally pronounced are the reconstructions of archetypes and archetypal figures in the video game space. Thus, among the first archetypal figures in the gaming industry are the images of the hero, translated into the player's avatar, the damsel in distress - as a plot-forming element, and the gatekeeper, realized in level bosses. Modern narrative games allow for the differentiation of additional archetypes, such as the mentor, shadow, or ally. The main feature of reconstructing mythological structures in the gaming space is recognized as interactivity and the ability to experience events in a virtual world, which creates a new type of experience for the player in actively realizing universal mythological motifs through playing myths, rather than simply observing them.

Игра как культурная форма социализации и инкультурации российской молодежи: история и современность (на примере Владивостока)

The article is devoted to the game as an important factor in the socialization and inculturation of children and youth. Game activity was considered a tool for the socialization of children in the 19th and 20th centuries. based on the analysis of historical sources, cultural-anthropological and sociological methods. Thanks to the works of such authors as Shangina I.I., Sleptsova I.S., and Bernshtam T.A., a conclusion is made about the role of the game as an important factor in the development of personal characteristics and values of young people of the past. Since ancient times, the game has been of great educational importance, reflecting the mentality, social system and worldview of the Russian people. In traditional Russian games and amusements, certain value orientations were manifested and formed, social ties were strengthened. Based on the historical method, an analysis of the problem of socialization and the transfer of cultural values to modern children and youth is presented in connection with socio-cultural transformations, changes in the forms and ways of transmitting culture. The characteristic features of modern young people are singled out: a tendency to refuse communication, preference for a virtual environment, problems of interaction with others. It also analyzes the environment that becomes the living space of young people, where they live, work, study and have fun, and where their worldview is formed. The purpose of the study was to analyze the significance of the game for today’s youth as a form that ensures the entry of a developing personality into society and culture. A sociological study was conducted among the youth of the city of Vladivostok. The survey involved 1174 people aged 14 to 35 years. On the basis of the conducted sociological research, a conclusion is made about the gaming preferences of today’s youth. The most interesting types of games according to the respondents were identified, the functions of games important for the respondents as a way of spending leisure time were identified. In conclusion, we see that although modern games are not similar to those that people played before, and the ways of socialization have changed, it is important to remember that these are not the main ways of communication and interaction of young people. Therefore, in order to avoid or at least minimize the impact of modern technologies on the process of socialization, it is necessary to increase the degree of attention of parents and educators at all levels of socialization and inculturation of the younger generation.

Zasada fair play jako wsparcie działań profilaktycznych wzmacniających młodzież w kryzysie wartości

Due to the deficit of the expected young people’s moral attitudes caused, inter alia, by a crisis of values (considered on the one hand in the context of changes related to the age of adolescence, and on the other hand, to social changes), it is worth to support preventive activities. It can be done thanks to the use of the sports fair play principle as – in the indications of many researchers – a universal principle. It is through its proper observance that we can teach making moral choices – as emphasized by Zofia Żukowska. The humanistic values of sport in the spirit of fair play allow for the development of socially acceptable attitudes. They can be the source of the hierarchy of values of a young person, which will guide them in everyday life situations. The aim of the article is to present the educational potential of sport with the principle of fair play as the basis of Olympism promoted by Pierre de Coubertin, the creator of the modern Olympic Games. This can stimulate the educational reflection of teachers and educators in the context of the possibility of conducting preventive activities in schools, especially today, in the crisis of values that affects young people.

The Effect of Defection in Maximizing Group Benefit

ABSTRACT A variety of social dilemma scenarios are studied within the context of the prisoner’s dilemma, one of the most well-known concepts in modern game theory, and its variants. In the prisoner’s dilemma, studies typically emphasize the priority of maximizing the gain of each individual. In this paper, however, we focus on maximizing the benefit of the larger group, not each individual. It is worth noting that regardless of individual strategies in the prisoner’s dilemma, there is always a certain level of defection. These individual defections can be analyzed in a collective group setting from the perspective of game theory. We look into how much defection is required, if necessary, in order to optimize a group’s advantages, and analytically identify the specific effects of defection for the purpose of maximizing group benefit.

Generating game immersion features for immersive game selection

The immersion is an essential component of the modern digital game. Currently, immersion is the required component which should be included in the digital game. The modern game which success within game industry surely has included immersion as a component. Although digital games have been introduced for many years, yet what is immersion game been known very little. Regarding the intensive study about user immersion, there is still a lack of knowledge about game immersion. First, the game designers, game developers, and gamers are facing problems how to understand whether their game is immersive or not. There is no knowledge regarding how to evaluate their game, whether immersive or not, and this process requires expert knowledge. Second, currently, the game designers are relied on speculative interpretation to evaluate their game because there is no method to examine whether the game is immersive or not. Therefore, this study aims to propose a method that enable to evaluate if the game is immersive or not. This method is emerged as knowledge and recommendation that quickly be able to assist the game designers, game developers, and gamers evaluating whether a game is immersive or not. First, this research conducts a literature review to categorize the game immersion features. Second, this study proposes an effective method that can analyse and recommends whether a game is immersive or not. Finally, this study reveals that the finding could be used as a recommendation for the other immersive technology platforms.

Analysis of The Influence of Image, Quality Perception, and Risk Perception on Decision To Play Traditional Games Through Value Perception As Intervening

Modern games dominate the games of children, teenagers, adults and even parents in today's urban areas. Smartphones resulting from technological developments can be installed into various digital games, played anytime and anywhere during the spare time using hand fingers in operation. While traditional games are less technological developments and are gradually being abandoned, they have many benefits of social competence, such as problem-solving, self-control, cooperation and empathy and are derived from noble cultural values. This study examines the variables of image, quality perception and risk perception of the game on decisions to play traditional games through value perception as an intervening. The sample is 100 respondents from parents of boys and girls who are currently exposed to digital games and are looking for ideal games that are useful for their children and located in urban areas. The accidental sampling method is a technique used in data collection. The data is sourced from questionnaires, and the analysis used in testing the relationship is the SEM using the SmartPLS and SPSS applications. The conclusions from the analysis are: (1) Brand Image did not have a significant and positive effect on VP; (2) QP has a significant and positive effect on VP; (3) RP did not have a significant and positive effect on VP; (4) VP has a significant and positive effect on DTP Traditional Games; (5) VP did not mediate the Images on DTP Traditional Games; (6) VP mediate the QP on DTP Traditional Games; (7) VP did not mediate the RP on DTP Traditional Games.

IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA SMART POP UP BOOK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN LITERASI BACA-TULIS PADA ANAK

Every school must participate in literacy activities, which are required. Through the efforts of the national literacy movement, the government has made this announcement. Literacy activities can be implemented more effectively with the help of interactive learning media. At the moment, children tend to prefer modern media or games like smartphones and tablets. In fact, children's development can be negatively impacted by these various media if they are not closely monitored. As a result, research was conducted on the use of smart pop-up book media in education to familiarize young children with literacy. The reason for this study was to decide the execution of brilliant spring up book media in learning education in youth. Children between the ages of 5 and 6 participated in this study at TK Pertiwi Wonorejo 02 Kec. Talun of the Blitar Empire. A descriptive qualitative research design is used in this study. Based on aspects of children's language literacy development, this study found that smart pop-up book media can help students improve their reading and writing literacy. As a result, it can be concluded that children can improve their reading and writing literacy skills by utilizing smart pop-up book media in early childhood education.

Research on the Security Problems and Countermeasures of NBA Allstar Game

The NBA All-Star Game (NBA All-Star Game) was first held by the National Basketball Association on March 2, 1951, and has evolved into an annual exhibition Game featuring NBA stars. The modern All-Star Game has evolved into a seven-day “All-Star Weeken”. The paper is about figuring out some problems during the NBA All-star weeks. This article analyzes the factors, challenges, and corresponding strategies for the success of the NBA All-Star Game. Even though there are so many issues that this paper needs to consider during the NBA All-Star game, this paper also proposes some solutions for each issue. In short, although economic interests drive the NBA All-Star Game, it always reflects the value concept of “people-oriented and service first”. It is a comprehensive embodiment of the coexistence of diverse cultures in the United States and the humanistic care of the youth and the disabled. Finally, it is pointed out that the NBA All-Star Game can also provide enlightenment to the development of other sports events.

Bidding for Olympic and Paralympic games, a tool for transportation investments and tourism? The case of Istanbul

Since the start of the modern Olympic Games, and more recently the Paralympic Games, urban development linked to this mega-event has changed: the mono-stadium model typical of the early modern Games has been replaced by the model of an Olympic district. Because the events take place across multiple sites, the Games are often associated with investments in transportation. The paper aims to explore how, even in the case of a failed bid to stage the Olympic and Paralympic Games (OPGs), bidding for the Games can give rise to urban developments. In particular, bidding to host the Games can contribute to the reinforcement of transportation infrastructure. This study draws upon the case of the Istanbul bid. The Istanbul case is analyzed from the perspective of the bidding process before and after the reference to the Olympic Committee. The study examines the changes in the capacity of the transportation and tourist infrastructure through the official reports, statistics and annuals, as well as related literature. The case shows how bidding for big events such as the OPGs can drive investment and directly or indirectly impact economic activities, in particular in the tourism sector, whatever the result of the bidding process.

Изобразительные источники образов мифологических существ в видеоигре Nioh

The purpose of this article is to review the characters in the two-part Japanese video game series Nioh so as to identify their origins and artistic relationships with the visual arts. Based on the names and appearance of the characters created in the game, the author attempts to perform a comparative analysis of the images in the game and those known in Japanese art. The subject of the research is identifying and studying the connection between the art of the past and modern video game character design on the example of the Nioh video game series, using the methods of art analysis. Modern researchers consider video games to be one of the forms of interaction between modern culture and cultural heritage. Therefore, this study is relevant as it reveals the cultural significance of video games and demonstrates the method of working with the artistic heritage in building game worlds. The article provides a comparative analysis of the characters yoki and one-eyed oni, kappa and kamaitachi and the pictorial sources of the 8th–12th and 17th–19th centuries. The author comes to the conclusion that the video game Nioh is a modern catalogue of Japanese demonology, based on well-known pictorial and written sources.