Uses and Gratifications on Augmented Reality Games: An Examination of Pokémon Go

Bueno, Salvador; Gallego, M. Dolores; Noyes, Jan

doi:10.3390/app10051644

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“…Thus, for example, researchers [ 11 ] analyzed the gamers´ attitude and intention to play online games with a model that incorporated variables such as, visual appeal, escape from reality and self-efficiency. Moreover, a study [ 22 ], using a seven-factor model (enjoyment, fantasy, escapism, social interaction, social presence, achievement, and self-presentation), determined the influences on continuance intention to play online games. However, despite the existence of these studies, positive effects of the online games use have been poorly studied.…”

Section: Research Framework and Hypothesis Developmentmentioning

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Proposing a TAM-SDT-Based Model to Examine the User Acceptance of Massively Multiplayer Online Games

Linares

Gallego

Bueno

2021

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This study is focused on the massively multiplayer online games’ acceptance. In general, while specialized literature reveals that the online gaming industry has grown strongly in recent years, little evidence is identified on its user acceptance. In this manner, the present study is an attempt to fill this gap. Concretely, two aims are defined: (1) proposing an acceptance model to predict the continuance usage of massively multiplayer online games, and (2) knowing how this continuance usage encourages social well-being. The model proposed employing the structural equation modeling with partial least squares (PLS-SEM) methodology. This PLS-SEM model has been defined using a combination of the technology acceptance model (TAM) and the self-determination theory (SDT), comprising eight constructs: (1) autonomy and competence, (2) relatedness, (3) achievement and challenge, (4) flow experience, (5) perceived enjoyment, (6) social well-being, (7) perceived ease of use, and (8) continuance intention. The findings reveal that continuance intention impacts on social well-being. Moreover, the pivotal role of flow experience for continuance intention has been demonstrated. Additionally, continuance intention has been impacted by the perceived enjoyment, showing that it is a key construct for the acceptance of massively multiplayer online games. Thus, two contributions are highlighted. First, these results provide the gaming industry and software developer companies with considerations on gamers’ motivations in the online game design, in order to stimulate and incentivize its use. Second, the present study can be useful for academicians and practitioners to understand the online gamers’ emotions and well-being, showing some light over their psychology and mental health. Finally, limitations and future directions are exposed.

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Proposing a TAM-SDT-Based Model to Examine the User Acceptance of Massively Multiplayer Online Games

Linares

Gallego

Bueno

2021

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“…The U&G theoretical approach is becoming more prominent with the rise of new interactive media in which users enjoy a greater degree of participation [ 29 ]. Models developed from U&G theory have evolved and are being widely used and tested in a range of contexts, for example, to explore the use of social networks and their effects [ 28 , 30 ], the use of video games [ 31 ], virtual social worlds [ 32 ], smart speakers [ 33 ] or innovations in the way of watching television [ 34 , 35 ]. Live streaming platforms have come to represent a novel hybrid of conventional television, YouTube and a social network; the content they provide is primarily—though not exclusively—video games.…”

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Motivations for the Use of Video Game Streaming Platforms: The Moderating Effect of Sex, Age and Self-Perception of Level as a Player

Cabeza-Ramírez

Sánchez‐Cañizares

García

2020

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A particularly striking new phenomenon in recent years is the live streaming of video games through popular platforms, such as Twitch. This study focuses on the motivations and types of use underlying viewer participation in live streaming platforms. Based on the uses and gratifications theory, this paper aims to analyse how three basic motivations are related to the use of video game streaming platforms. Furthermore, it examines the moderating effects that significant variables, such as the audience member’s age, sex or self-perception of level as a player may exert on this relationship. The results reveal that the three types of motivations are positively associated with use of the platform, although notable differences appear, with informational motivations outweighing entertainment and social motivations. At the same time, no moderating effects on the results of the proposed model were found for the heterogeneity stemming from sex and age. Conversely, the influence of informational motivations on the use of these platforms is moderated by the self-perception of level as a player.

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“…Studies of intrinsic social and individual factors that affect motivation to play online games [12], [13] have reported that predictors of intention to play online games include achievement, enjoyment, and social affiliation. Moreover, the choice of a particular M-SNG depends on whether it fulfils their motivations, which in turn drive their usage [1], [32]. Thus, we propose that an evaluation of M-SNG player motivation should include achievement, enjoyment and social interaction.…”

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Player Attachment to Mobile Social Network Games: An Information Processing View

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Hou

2021

IEEE Access

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This study applied the information processing view and the concept of fit to improve understanding of how attachment behaviour and continued use in mobile social network game (M-SNG) players is affected by the alignment between their motivation and technological capability. A quantitative method and a cross-sectional study design were used to evaluate the research model. Data were collected for 427 active M-SNG players in Taiwan. The proposed model was tested with fit as a covariation and with fit as a propensity score in matching method. The results of this study verified that (1) coalignment between motivation and technological capability is positively associated with attachment behaviour in M-SNG players; (2) M-SNG players who have a high coalignment between motivation and technological capability have stronger attachment behaviour compared to players with low coalignment; and (3) attachment behaviour is positively associated with continued use of M-SNGs. This study contributes to the literature by improving understanding of the antecedents of attachment and continued use in M-SNG players. For providers and developers, this study also provides insights into how to improve the business performance of M-SNGs.INDEX TERMS Information processing view, fit, player motivation, technological capability, attachment, mobile social network game.

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Uses and Gratifications on Augmented Reality Games: An Examination of Pokémon Go

Cited by 38 publications

References 90 publications

Proposing a TAM-SDT-Based Model to Examine the User Acceptance of Massively Multiplayer Online Games

Proposing a TAM-SDT-Based Model to Examine the User Acceptance of Massively Multiplayer Online Games

Motivations for the Use of Video Game Streaming Platforms: The Moderating Effect of Sex, Age and Self-Perception of Level as a Player

Player Attachment to Mobile Social Network Games: An Information Processing View

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