Essays about: "Free-to-play games"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words Free-to-play games.
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1. Why do players buy in-game items : An exploration into microtransactions and their effect on flow
University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella HandelshögskolanAbstract : Background: In the last couple years, the free to play sector in gaming has taken a rise compared to their pay to play counterparts, being able to generate up to 85% of all gaming revenue. More and more game developers have opted to change their game from a paid model to a free-to-play business model, with prominent cases being games like CS:GO and Overwatch. READ MORE
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2. Diablo: Immortal, A Pay-to-Win Study
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Background: P2W games (Pay-to-Win) occupy a significant position in the Chinese gaming market, attracting a large number of players to participate and spend money. However, there is still a knowledge gap in understanding the motivational factors behind the behavior and psychology of Chinese players in terms of their purchase motivation in specific games Diablo: Immortal. READ MORE
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3. MOBAs, the beginning : From mod to genre
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : This thesis covers the history of the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre by creating a chronological historical timeline of some of the most catalytic titles. It also delves deeper into the dynamic between modders and companies and how that dynamic changed as the genre evolved. READ MORE
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4. Player consumption psychology : Constructing user profiles for game developers
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologiAbstract : Free-to-play gamers' spending habits are crucial for game developers to generate revenue in games. The unique thing about free-to-play business model games is that players don't have to pay to play the game, but need to make in-game purchases if they want a better gaming experience. READ MORE
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5. When You Wish Upon a Character Banner: An Exploratory Discourse Analysis of a Genshin Impact Player Community
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesignAbstract : An exploratory discourse analysis was performed on a community of practice based on Discord, an instant messaging platform. The community of practice is a group of gamers (people who play video games), dedicated to the cross-platform free-to-play game Genshin Impact. READ MORE