is Professor for Game Computing at the Johannes Kepler University Linz and holds positions at the Eindhoven University of Technology and Ontario Tech University. His research interests lie at the intersection of games user research, data analytics, and information visualization. His work particularly centers on understanding player behavior in games and on researching methods to explore and communicate the collected data to derive actionable insights for game design and development. He is editor of the ‘Data Analytics Applications in Gaming and Entertainment’ book.
last update: September 2025
Articles published on IXD&A:
• ‘Studying Cartographic Game Maps: Video Game Maps Matter.’, N. 65, 2025, pp. 32 – 61, abstract, download, (https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-065-001), Google Scholar
"Maps are critical elements of video games that provide an alternative representation of the game world. While navigation is considered an essential function of game maps, they play additional selectiv..."
"Maps are critical elements of video games that provide an alternative representation of the game world. While navigation is considered an essential function of game maps, they play additional selectiv..."
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