Advancements and trends in digital game‐based learning research: a review of publications in selected journals from 2001 to 2010

This paper reviews the advancement of DGBL research from 2001 to 2010 based on the articlespublished in seven major SSCI journals. It is found that the number of articles has significantlyincreased during the past 10 years; moreover, researchers from more countries have contributedto this field in recent years. These findings could be good references for those who plan to contributeto the DGBL studies. On the other hand, the analysis results could be helpful to policymakersin governments or professional organizations make plans for supporting the developmentof educational game industries.