@techreport{BentiStadtmann2021, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Benti, Behailu Shiferaw and Stadtmann, Georg}, title = {Borders in Motion: An application related to the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons}, doi = {10.11584/opus4-1027}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:521-opus4-10279}, pages = {18}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In 2020, the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons was listed among the top ten in terms of revenue. We analyze the game by relying on an interdisciplinary framework of border studies. Borders can be interpreted not only in a geographical sense but also in terms of a temporal dimension as well as a cultural dimension. We highlight how the game blurs the borders between the real and virtual world.}, language = {en} } @techreport{BentiStadtmann2021, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Benti, Behailu Shiferaw and Stadtmann, Georg}, title = {Animal Crossing: New Horizons meets 'Maslow's pyramid'}, doi = {10.11584/opus4-1155}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:521-opus4-11555}, pages = {17}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Relying on Maslow's needs-based theory of motivation, we analyze the role of the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) in satisfying needs. We use an interdisciplinary framework involving both psychology and gaming. While ACNH creates a virtual world, we highlight its role in satisfying the needs of the real person. In doing so, we reflect on the interdependence between the real world and the virtual one.}, language = {en} }