الألعاب الرقمية التفاعلية كوسيلة لحفظ التراث وتعزيز الهوية الثقافية INTERACTIVE DIGITAL GAMES AS A TECHNOLOGICAL TOOL FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND IDENTITY ENHANCEMENT

نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية

المؤلف

Associate Professor, Décor Department– Division of Expressive Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University

المستخلص

In the past decade, digital games have evolved from mere entertainment tools into multifaceted platforms for education, training, and even scientific research, thanks to their ability to merge artistic and technical dimensions into interactive experiences that influence user behavior and cognition. The rapid advancement of 3D graphics and immersive audio technologies has enabled designers to craft detailed virtual environments that reflect cultural narratives and historical settings, increasing user engagement and immersion.
This development goes beyond visual fidelity and extends into artificial intelligence, which allows games to adapt dynamically to players' behavior. Algorithms such as A* help determine optimal movement paths, while Behavior Trees organize the actions of non-playable characters (NPCs) to mimic lifelike behavior.
These innovations have positioned digital games as effective mediums for transmitting cultural knowledge. By integrating heritage elements into gameplay—such as through puzzles and challenges—players are encouraged to explore historical content in nontraditional, engaging ways. This study thus aims to analyze how visual design and AI can be utilized in support of cultural issues, offering a practical model that demonstrates the potential of these technologies to preserve civilizational identity.

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