Suellen Adams
Doctoral Student
University of
Texas--Austin
suellen@mac.com
Research interests:
Information behavior in the world of video
games
The application of theories of play and
theories of information behavior to study information flow in
Massive Multiplayer Online Games
The layers of interface in video games and how
thy affect feedback to players
How computer gamers think critically in order
to solve the problems or puzzles encountered in a game
situation
Usability in games
Information behavior in any "alternative
environment." That is, outside the perceived "real world"
environment. This would include, but not be limited to Computer
Games, MUDs and MOOs, Weblogs, Theatrical Presentations and so
forth.
