Douglas Wilson
ABSTRACT
In this paper, we introduce the concept of abusive game design as an attitude towards creating games -- an aesthetic practice that operates as a critique of certain conventionalisms in popular game design wisdom. We emphasize that abusive game design is, at its core, about spotlighting the dialogic relation between player and designer.
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- Now it's personal: on abusive game design
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