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The University of Auckland is a university in New Zealand. It publishes research articles, including on character-driven storytelling design for digital games.

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Cover of The Balance Toolkit: Democratizing Balance-Based Interaction Through Open-Source Software
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The Balance Toolkit: Democratizing Balance-Based Interaction Through Open-Source Software

The Balance Toolkit: Democratizing Balance-Based Interaction Through Open-Source Software for Repurposed ANDREIA VALENTE, The University of Auckland, New Zealand and Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal NIDHI KOTHARI, The University of Auckland, New Zealand HANA AHMED-MAHMOUD, The University of Auckland, New Zealand AUGUSTO…

  • The Balance Toolkit provides an open-source, cross-platform infrastructure that integrates legacy Wii Balance Boards with modern engines like Unity for clinical and gaming applications.
  • The system architecture supports laboratory-grade standards by implementing a standardized pipeline for center-of-pressure computation and stability metrics.
  • Performance benchmarks confirm the toolkit achieves stable device connectivity and low-latency data streaming suitable for high-fidelity interactive applications.
Game DesignGame DevelopmentSerious Games+1
University of AucklandNov 2026
Article

Character-Driven Storytelling Design for Digital Games: A Scoping Review

This scoping review examines the design principles and research landscape of character-driven storytelling in digital games.

  • Research output on character-driven game narratives grew significantly between 2015 and 2024, with the United States producing 21 studies compared to only 3 in the 2003–2012 period.
  • Character believability relies on consistent actions, motivations, and reactions; sudden shifts in morality or uncharacteristic decisions break player immersion and weaken narrative impact.
  • Visual design, animation, and emotional expression—including verbal and non-verbal cues like facial movements and posture—must align with a character's narrative role to maintain credibility.
Game DesignGame StudiesNarrative RPG+2
University of AucklandSep 2025

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