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Stereoscopic 3D (S3D) has (re-)emerged as a major technological trend [12]. Hence, many game designers are challenged to avoid S3D pitfalls whilst creating innovative and entertaining gameplay experiences. We analyze the challenges and opportunities of S3D game design. Based on a review of related findings in the fields of perceptual psychology and 3D movie making, we propose a catalogue of fundamental and innovative concepts for S3D game design that shall lead to new and differentiating game developments.
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Schild, J., Masuch, M. (2011). Fundamentals of Stereoscopic 3D Game Design. In: Anacleto, J.C., Fels, S., Graham, N., Kapralos, B., Saif El-Nasr, M., Stanley, K. (eds) Entertainment Computing – ICEC 2011. ICEC 2011. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6972. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-24500-8_17
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