Marcus Carter
Professor
Department of Media and Communications
University of Sydney
Australia
Biography
Marcus’ research focuses on the social, persuasive and educational dimensions and experiences of game play. He has studied and published on a wide range of games, including EVE Online, DayZ, Candy Crush Saga, Warhammer 40,000 and the reality TV series Survivor. Marcus also has an ongoing research interest in animal-human play, and the field of animal-computer interaction. His research is centered on a user-centered design project developing novel digital games for Orangutans in collaboration with Zoos Victoria.
Research Interest
Marcus’ research focuses on the social dimensions and experiences of game play. He has studied and published on a wide range of games, including EVE Online, DayZ, Candy Crush Saga, Warhammer 40,000 and the reality TV series Survivor. Marcus also has an ongoing research interest in animal-human play, and the field of animal-computer interaction. His research is centered on a user-centered design project developing novel digital games for Orangutans in collaboration with Zoos Victoria.
