Spatial representation of the video game from a viewpoint of screenscape

Abstract

Screenscape not only means screened images, but also includes social elements such as technology, marketing, communication and information. This study examined spatial representation of 2D video games from a viewpoint of screenscape. As a result, those videogames were classified into four types of viewpoints: (a) quarter view, (b) top view, (c) front view and (d) side view. This study clarified that viewpoints of 2D video games were properly selected according to characteristics of video games.