Essays about: "Multiplayer Gaming"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words Multiplayer Gaming.

  1. 1. Does your gender impact your experience inregulated esports communities? Analyzingexperiences and contributions from participants inan esports Discord server

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Lucas Eliasson; [2023]
    Keywords : Esports; Esport; Gender; Hostility; Discrimination; Discord; Online; Video games; games;

    Abstract : With the growth of esports in recent years, it has become important to study different aspects of thedigital footprints that come with it. Esport is a form of sport competition using video games whereplayers or teams compete against each other using certain games in a competitive environment,governed by rules and regulations. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Most Boring Game in the World : A study of World of Warcraft as a means for social interactivity within an enclosed group

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Ludvig Stone; [2023]
    Keywords : Gaming; Ethnography; Political Discourse Theory; Logics Approach; Social Gaming; World of Warcraft; Com-munities; MMO; Multiplayer Gaming; Digital Humanities;

    Abstract : Gaming as an activity possesses many different facets (Sköld 2018: 134). One important yet relatively underexplored is the social facet, how the act of gaming is impacted by social rules and codes. Previous research on the topic is relatively limited and mainly performed retroactively on older game communities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social Elements of Gaming and Microtransaction Purchases : A multiple case study exploring perceived values’ influence on players’ willingness to purchase microtransactions and how these are affected by social elements of gaming.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Felix Ekeroth; Viktor Sandoff; [2023]
    Keywords : Microtransaction; Perceived Value; Attribute; Consequence; Value; Social Element of Gaming;

    Abstract : Background: Incorporating microtransactions has become a popular business model for video game publishers as it ultimately provides stability and reduces financial risk. While microtransactions are becoming increasingly prevalent, they do not come without trouble as they have been linked to unfair gameplay advantages and reduced satisfaction with the game. READ MORE

  5. 4. L2 Vocabulary learning through MMORPGs

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Nellie Stiberg; Aldina Saskin; [2021]
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    Abstract : The gaming community has grown significantly over the past two decades and is playing a major role in learners’ English development. This literature study aims to examine to what extent there is a correlation between playing massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and English learners' vocabulary acquisition as well as their motivation to learn. READ MORE

  6. 5. The iterative construction process of a spectator interface for Competitive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Game : What to consider when designing a spectator interface

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

    Author : Te Hua Tseng; [2021]
    Keywords : MOBA; Spectator interface; Spectatorship; Esport; League of Legends; Design guidelines; Design principles; Competitive gaming;

    Abstract : Electronic sport or esport is a trend that involves playing competitive video games professionally. Traditional sports and esport have been compared to each other because of their similarities. Esport has grown in terms of viewership. Every year more spectators get interested and the number rises. READ MORE