Essays about: "player expression"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words player expression.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Homo Gamicus

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sterenn Chevance; Kornelija Steinsvik; Alice Pehrson; [2022]
    Keywords : Gaming; In-game purchases; Player Type; Self-Expression; Avatars; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study aimed to understand gamers on a deeper level and investigate how certain in-game purchases and avatars can assist gamers with their self-expression. Through 12 semi-structured interviews and the support of two theories, we have been able to understand gamers in-depth... READ MORE

  4. 3. Fashion and player retention in MMORPGs : A case study of Final Fantasy XIV: A realm reborn

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Carl Johan Bäckman; [2022]
    Keywords : MMORPG; fashion; player expression; player retention;

    Abstract : Expression and identification through virtual characters in MMORPGs has actively been, and is still being studied throughout the 21st century, and with the growing industry of video games, these studies become more and more relevant than ever. However, the same cannot be said about the subject of self-expression in terms of wearable items of clothing in MMORPGs. READ MORE

  5. 4. PDGF-C signaling is required for normal cerebellar development : An analysis of cerebellar malformations in PDGF-C impaired mice

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Sara Gillnäs; [2021]
    Keywords : PDGF-C; Cerebellum; Development; PDGFRɑ; Ependyma; Neural migration;

    Abstract : Platelet-derived growth factor-C (PDGF-C) and its tyrosine kinase receptor PDGFRɑ have been shown to contribute to several key processes during central nervous system (CNS) development, including normal vascularization and formation of cerebral ventricles and basal membrane of the meninges. Due to redundancy between PDGF-C and PDGF-A, PDGF-C specific roles are sometimes masked and difficult to determine. READ MORE

  6. 5. Messages in games and player backgroundA player study about modeling and conveying emotional states through game rules and mechanics : A player study about modeling and conveying emotional states through game rules and mechanics

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Anna Malkan Nelson; [2020]
    Keywords : interpretation; emotions; game design; player background; procedural expression; abstraction; metaphors; deep games.; tolkning; känslor; speldesign; spelarbakgrund; abstraktion; metaforer; procedural expression; deep games;

    Abstract : Games can be used to convey meaning and communicate messages. While there is ample research on games' expressive capacities, how players' backgrounds impact game interpretation has thus far been under-explored. READ MORE