Game Metrics and Biometrics: The Future of Player Experience Research

There is a call in industry and research for objective evalua- tion of player experience in games. With recent technologi- cal advancements, it is possible to automatically log numeri- cal information on in-game player behavior and put this into temporal, spatial, and psychophysiological context. The lat- ter is done using biometric evaluation techniques, like elec- tromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), and eye tracking. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss experimen- tal results in academia and best practices in industry. This panel brings together experts from both worlds sharing their knowledge using conventional and experimental, qualitative and quantitative methods of player experience in games.