Essays about: "battle passes"

Found 2 essays containing the words battle passes.

1. 1. Unlocking the Battle Pass: Broadening the Scope of Video Game Gamification

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

   Author : Melinda Sowole; [2023]
   Keywords : Gamification; Battle Pass; Season Pass; Challenges; Extrinsic motivation; Negative reinforcement; Video games;

   Abstract : While gamification has been extensively studied in specific fields, such as education and health, its application in other domains remains understudied. This thesis explores how battle passes, a common gamification system found in video games, are implemented and examines their potential challenges and limitations within and beyond video games. READ MORE

3. 2. The Dark Patterns of Battle Passes : Investigating player attitudes to a growing type of microtransaction

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Eric Fredriksson Friman; Ola Zätterlund; [2023]
   Keywords : Dark patterns; battle passes; microtransactions; end users; HCI;

   Abstract : In recent years, many PC and console video games have seen a shift towards live service models as a means of generating recurring revenue through in-game purchases called microtransactions. Microtransactions have been linked to the concept of dark patterns—design patterns that favour the service at the expense of the end user—due to their possible negative impact on the user experience. READ MORE