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GAMEPLAY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sensory immersion
1, record 1, English, sensory%20immersion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An important component of gameplay experience] is called sensory immersion and refers to the audiovisual perception players have of the game. For example, a game with greater audio and better visual qualities will generally invoke a greater sense of immersion in players than games with lower audiovisual quality. 1, record 1, English, - sensory%20immersion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- immersion sensorielle
1, record 1, French, immersion%20sensorielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'immersion sensorielle repose sur le degré de vivacité des stimuli audiovisuels qui surpassent en intensité l'information sensorielle provenant du monde physique [...] Elle est favorisée par la saturation perceptuelle, l'illusion de réalisme audiovisuel, la transparence du médium et l'isolation du joueur des stimuli provenant de son entourage [...] 1, record 1, French, - immersion%20sensorielle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología cognitiva
- Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmersión sensorial
1, record 1, Spanish, inmersi%C3%B3n%20sensorial
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En la inmersión sensorial, se sustituyen las percepciones sensoriales del mundo real por las generadas digitalmente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inmersi%C3%B3n%20sensorial
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
- Software
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- asymmetrical online multiplayer game
1, record 2, English, asymmetrical%20online%20multiplayer%20game
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- asymmetrical multiplayer video game 2, record 2, English, asymmetrical%20multiplayer%20video%20game
correct
- asymmetrical multiplayer game 1, record 2, English, asymmetrical%20multiplayer%20game
correct
- asymmetrical online game 1, record 2, English, asymmetrical%20online%20game
correct
- asymmetrical game 1, record 2, English, asymmetrical%20game
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For those unfamiliar with asymmetrical multiplayer games, they usually consist of two teams of players with entirely different types of abilities and gameplay mechanics taking on each other, pitting two different spectrums of strategic gameplay mechanics against each other. 1, record 2, English, - asymmetrical%20online%20multiplayer%20game
Record 2, Key term(s)
- asymmetrical on-line multiplayer game
- asymmetrical on-line game
- asymmetrical online multi-player game
- asymmetrical on-line multi-player game
- asymmetrical multi-player video game
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
- Logiciels
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- jeu multijoueur asymétrique en ligne
1, record 2, French, jeu%20multijoueur%20asym%C3%A9trique%20en%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- jeu multijoueur asymétrique 2, record 2, French, jeu%20multijoueur%20asym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- jeu vidéo asymétrique 3, record 2, French, jeu%20vid%C3%A9o%20asym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
- Software
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- casual game
1, record 3, English, casual%20game
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] video game targeted at or used by a mass audience of casual gamers. 2, record 3, English, - casual%20game
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Casual games can have any type of gameplay, and fit in any genre. They are typically distinguished by their simple rules and lack of commitment required in contrast to more complex hardcore games. 2, record 3, English, - casual%20game
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
- Logiciels
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jeu grand public
1, record 3, French, jeu%20grand%20public
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu vidéo aux règles simples, destiné à un large public. 1, record 3, French, - jeu%20grand%20public
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jeu grand public : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 8 avril 2017. 2, record 3, French, - jeu%20grand%20public
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
- Applications of Electronics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gameplay 1, record 4, English, gameplay
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- game-play
- game play
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
- Applications de l'électronique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- jouabilité
1, record 4, French, jouabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des possibilités d'action offertes au joueur par un jeu vidéo. 1, record 4, French, - jouabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jouabilité : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 juillet 2010. 2, record 4, French, - jouabilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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