Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory

Ersin Ertan

doi:10.47998/ikad.1669165

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Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory

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This article expands the theoretical framework for film music analysis by examining the similarities and differences between film and video games through the lenses of ludomusicology, diegesis, and Flow theory. By analyzing the short animated film Calculated Movements and the video game Space Invaders through narrative (diegesis) and ludomusical principles, the study investigates the role of sound and music in both interactive and non-interactive media forms. The research also applies Flow theory to the film Factual Conversation, exploring elements of game satisfaction and revealing how interaction and ludomusical components shape the user experience. Ultimately, the article contributes new insights into the relationship between audiovisual media and ludomusicology, enhancing the understanding of how sound and music reinforce immersion and narrative in both media types.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ludomusicology, Interactive Media, Flow Theory, Audovisual Media, Diegesis

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İletişim Teknolojisi ve Dijital Medya Çalışmaları, Sinema Kuramları

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Ersin Ertan ^*
0000-0002-0348-9089
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24 Kasım 2025

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2 Nisan 2025

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14 Ekim 2025

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Yıl 2025 Sayı: 71

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Ertan, E. (2025). Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi, 71, 23-44. https://doi.org/10.47998/ikad.1669165

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1.Ertan E. Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi. 2025;(71):23-44. doi:10.47998/ikad.1669165

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Ertan, Ersin. 2025. “Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory”. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi, sy 71: 23-44. https://doi.org/10.47998/ikad.1669165.

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Ertan E (01 Kasım 2025) Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi 71 23–44.

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[1]E. Ertan, “Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory”, İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi, sy 71, ss. 23–44, Kas. 2025, doi: 10.47998/ikad.1669165.

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Ertan, Ersin. “Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory”. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi. 71 (01 Kasım 2025): 23-44. https://doi.org/10.47998/ikad.1669165.

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1.Ertan E. Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi. 2025;:23–44.

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Ertan, Ersin. “Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory”. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi, sy 71, Kasım 2025, ss. 23-44, doi:10.47998/ikad.1669165.

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1.Ersin Ertan. Applying Video Game Satisfaction Elements to Cinematic Audio-Visuals: A Cross-Disciplinary Analysis through Ludomusicology, Diegesis and Flow Theory. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi. 01 Kasım 2025;(71):23-44. doi:10.47998/ikad.1669165

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