Ludology or narratology? These are the two generally accepted approaches to thinking about games. Though not incompatible, these two branches of knowledge nonetheless contend for pre-eminence among video game designer priorities. The first emphasizes play, the second story. In literary theory, narratology is the study of narrative structure — it looks to amuse, instruct or entertain, and so is designed for us to take in. Ludology is rooted in the Latin word “ludus,” meaning “game.” It is the academic study of games, particularly video games.
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The School of Gaming, Part 1: Welcome to Ludoland
Posted by: Ned Madden May 18, 2011 05:00 AMLudology or narratology? These are the two generally accepted approaches to thinking about games. Though not incompatible, these two branches of knowledge nonetheless contend for pre-eminence among video game designer priorities. The first emphasizes play, the second story. In literary theory, narratology is the study of narrative structure — it looks to amuse, instruct or entertain, and so is designed for us to take in. Ludology is rooted in the Latin word “ludus,” meaning “game.” It is the academic study of games, particularly video games.