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User Testing for Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets

Written by Karina Arrambide of the HCI Games Group. Figure 1. Woman wearing a VR headset Virtual Reality headsets have increased in popularity over the past years. As a user, it is always exciting to see new devices and technologies that immerse us in virtual worlds and create an engaging experience . . . (Read More)

A Daily Dosage of Toxicity in Dota2

A personal opinion article written by Joseph Tu, of the HCI Games Group. “Hey you donkey, you’re a horrible carry,” I said. Oh boy, did it feel great saying that out loud via the in-game voice chat. It was another weeknight and the clock was advancing well beyond 2am. This is how I unwind after the stress of yet another deadline for class at midnight . . . (Read More)

‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm’ Episode 1: A poignant look into a damaged teenage mind

Written by Wasi Rizvi a Waterloo Computer Engineering alumnus who has been working in the Toronto tech industry since he graduated in 2015. He has been following gaming news outlets since the launch of the N64, and enjoys casually reviewing games in his spare time. Mental health issues and the anguish they elicit is a topic seldom explored by video games . . . (Read More)