Correlation between Facial Expressions and the Game Experience Questionnaire

Quantitative methods in the domain of player experience evaluation provide continuous and real-time analyses of player experiences. However, current quantitative methods are mostly either too con- fined within in-game statistics, or require non-typical laboratory play setups to monitor real-life behavior. This paper presents preliminary results on the feasibility of using facial expressions analysis as a natural quantitative method for evaluating player experiences. Correlations were performed between the facial expressions intensities and self-reported Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ) dimensions of players in two video games.

Author: 
Chek Tien Tan
Sander Bakkes
Yusuf Pisan
Presented At: 
Entertainment Computing-ICEC 2014: 13th International Conference, Proceedings, vol. 8770, p. 229. Springer
Year: 
2014
Type: 
Conference Proceedings