Using soft systems methodology for computer game design

Systems Research and Behavioral Science

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 359-368

  Taylor, M J ^a   Baskett, M ^a   Hughes, G D ^a   Wade, S J ^a  

^a LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Soft systems computer game design

Indexed keywords

COMPLEX SOFTWARE SYSTEMS; CREATIVE PROCESS; ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY; GAME CONCEPT; GAME DESIGN; SOFT SYSTEMS; SOFT SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY; SOFTWARE PRODUCTS;

ANIMATION;

COMPUTER GAMES;

EID: 34548040405     PISSN: 10927026     EISSN: 10991743     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/sres.805     Document Type: Article

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