Oluwarotimi Randle
Biographic Data
| ID | 925334 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Oluwarotimi Randle |
| GIVEN NAMES | Oluwarotimi |
| FAMILY NAME | Randle |
| SIGNATURE | RANDLE O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Witwatersrand |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7948-1681 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Exploring gamers’ perceptions of Yorùbá language use for gaming in southwest Nigeria
The limited representation of indigenous language use in video games, particularly in Nigerian, has raised concerns about cultural preservation and inclusivity in interactive media. Therefore, this study explored how Yorùbá-language for games affects player’s experience and engagement. A quantitative research approach was used and, through a survey, data was collected from active entertainment video game players in Southwest Nigeria, primarily yo…
Indigenization of video games
Numerous calls have been made to move beyond decolonisation towards the indigenisation of video games in Africa. This paper examines how African mythological creatures, particularly the tokoloshe, can be incorporated into video game development to preserve and promote African cultural narratives. By focusing on three student-developed video games, this study highlights the tokoloshe’s adaptability in enriching gameplay and storytelling across var…
Breaking language barriers
This study explores the integration and potential of indigenous languages in Nigeria’s gaming industry. It evaluates the representation of indigenous languages in Nigerian games, examines the technical and logistical challenges of localizing these languages, analyses the market demand and economic feasibility of games based on indigenous languages, and investigates future innovation opportunities in game design using local languages. Data were co…
The Roles of Riddles, Puzzles, and Narratives as Pedagogy in Video Games
Critical thinking can be promoted through narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Literature has indicated a need to reactivate African narratives to preserve African legacies for future generations. This study argues that African riddles, puzzles, and narratives should be used in African-themed video games to promote critical thinking and awareness of African culture. It emphasizes the importance of African-centered puzzles as a culturally relevant pe…
The Roles of Riddles, Puzzles, and Narratives as Pedagogy in Video Games
Critical thinking can be promoted through narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Literature has indicated a need to reactivate African narratives to preserve African legacies for future generations. This study argues that African riddles, puzzles, and narratives should be used in African-themed video games to promote critical thinking and awareness of African culture. It emphasizes the importance of African-centered puzzles as a culturally relevant pe…
Breaking language barriers
This study explores the integration and potential of indigenous languages in Nigeria’s gaming industry. It evaluates the representation of indigenous languages in Nigerian games, examines the technical and logistical challenges of localizing these languages, analyses the market demand and economic feasibility of games based on indigenous languages, and investigates future innovation opportunities in game design using local languages. Data were co…
The Roles of Riddles, Puzzles, and Narratives as Pedagogy in Video Games
Critical thinking can be promoted through narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Literature has indicated a need to reactivate African narratives to preserve African legacies for future generations. This study argues that African riddles, puzzles, and narratives should be used in African-themed video games to promote critical thinking and awareness of African culture. It emphasizes the importance of African-centered puzzles as a culturally relevant pe…
Breaking language barriers
This study explores the integration and potential of indigenous languages in Nigeria’s gaming industry. It evaluates the representation of indigenous languages in Nigerian games, examines the technical and logistical challenges of localizing these languages, analyses the market demand and economic feasibility of games based on indigenous languages, and investigates future innovation opportunities in game design using local languages. Data were co…
Exploring gamers’ perceptions of Yorùbá language use for gaming in southwest Nigeria
The limited representation of indigenous language use in video games, particularly in Nigerian, has raised concerns about cultural preservation and inclusivity in interactive media. Therefore, this study explored how Yorùbá-language for games affects player’s experience and engagement. A quantitative research approach was used and, through a survey, data was collected from active entertainment video game players in Southwest Nigeria, primarily yo…
Indigenization of video games
Numerous calls have been made to move beyond decolonisation towards the indigenisation of video games in Africa. This paper examines how African mythological creatures, particularly the tokoloshe, can be incorporated into video game development to preserve and promote African cultural narratives. By focusing on three student-developed video games, this study highlights the tokoloshe’s adaptability in enriching gameplay and storytelling across var…
Digital Games and Media (3 works) · ICT in Developing Communities (3 works) · Video game (3 works) · Artificial Intelligence in Games (2 works) · Educational Games and Gamification (2 works) · Indigenous (2 works) · Indigenous language (2 works) · Video game design (2 works) · Video game development (2 works) · Art (1 works)