Johanna Pirker

We are all part of the game

During the pandemic, people held weddings and memorials inside video games. This reveals a powerful truth about the future of digital connection.

We are all part of the game
#1about 2 minutes

How the pandemic accelerated the growth of gaming

The gaming industry saw a massive revenue and engagement increase during lockdowns as people sought new forms of entertainment and connection.

#2about 5 minutes

Achieving social presence in virtual game worlds

Unlike impersonal video calls, social games like Animal Crossing and World of Warcraft create a powerful sense of shared presence for virtual events like weddings and memorials.

#3about 3 minutes

How game development drives broader technology innovation

The competitive need for performance in gaming has historically pushed advancements in GPUs and algorithms, while data shows games build lasting social connections.

#4about 5 minutes

The metaverse and the resurgence of virtual worlds

The concept of the metaverse is gaining traction because widespread powerful hardware and internet access can now support the vision of interconnected virtual worlds like Second Life.

#5about 4 minutes

Pandemic-driven tech adoption beyond the games industry

Lockdowns forced rapid innovation and adoption in sectors like telehealth, contactless payments, remote work infrastructure, and e-learning.

#6about 5 minutes

Using Twitch to create interactive online lectures

Moving university lectures to Twitch instead of traditional platforms created a highly interactive and open learning environment that attracted a larger audience.

#7about 1 minute

Adopting game-like tools for remote collaboration

The future of remote work can be enhanced by creatively using game-like platforms such as Gather Town and Among Us for virtual collaboration and team building.

#8about 4 minutes

Q&A on gaming accessibility and virtual meeting immersion

The discussion covers making games accessible for older users through UI/UX design and why immersion, not photorealism, is key for the future of virtual meetings.

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The academic field of games and virtual reality research
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The academic field of games and virtual reality research

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The evolution from web conferencing to immersive meetings
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The evolution from web conferencing to immersive meetings

Metaverse, the workplace of the future - Holoportation, the next generation of communication

How game technology drives innovation beyond entertainment
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How game technology drives innovation beyond entertainment

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Why games are the defining medium of our time
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Why games are the defining medium of our time

Videogames: The Medium of the 21st Century

The future of gaming technology and design
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The future of gaming technology and design

A Lifetime in Games: The Past, Present and Future of the Industry

The growing economic and social impact of video games
02:21 MIN

The growing economic and social impact of video games

How Data is Shaping our Games

Challenging stereotypes about gamers and video games
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Challenging stereotypes about gamers and video games

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Considering the societal risks of immersive technologies
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Considering the societal risks of immersive technologies

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