Literature review

There is a misconception that doing a traditional, rigorous literature review for game research might be dry, irrelevant, or simply boring compared to direct engagement with games or players. I often reframe the literature review as a dynamic and strategic process for establishing academic credibility and real-world impact of your game research. Many newcomers to game research, particularly those from creative or industry backgrounds, might view the literature review as a perfunctory academic hoop. If you overlook its strategic value, your research can lack theoretical grounding, repeat existing work, or fail to convince academic peers of its scholarly merit.