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Direct linkDormann, Claire; Biddle, Robert – Simulation & Gaming, 2009
Computer games are now becoming ways to communicate, teach, and influence attitudes and behavior. In this article, we address the role of humor in computer games, especially in support of serious purposes. We begin with a review of the main theories of humor, including superiority, incongruity, and relief. These theories and their…
Descriptors: Play, Humor, Video Games, Educational Games
