RAINBOW SPLIT
A PhD Project
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This website is dedicated to a PhD study aimed at adults above 55 years of age who have an interest in videogames.
This study pertains to competitive videogame playstyle and aims to question accessibility and social challenges in the gaming industry.
Below are a few links to get started, or head over to the “Blog” tab for more in-depth information about the components of this project.
What is Speedrunning?
Speedrunning is a type of gameplay where the player (often alone) has to complete a story or series of objectives against the timer. There are different rules and objectives for each game.
What is Mario Kart?
Mario Kart is a racing series developed by Nintendo, where you can race, play minigames and complete time trials against friends or computers/bots.