Online Game Platform Research Articles

Understanding Consumer Behavior in Kuching’s Black Market Gambling: The Psychological, Economic and Regulatory Impacts of Illicit Gambling Markets

This study investigates the social, psychological, economic, and regulatory elements that influence Kuching, Sarawak, residents' involvement in illegal gaming. Using a non-probability purposive sampling technique and a structured questionnaire, data were gathered from 366 respondents. To get a wide variety of respondents, the survey was administered online. Key findings show that social influence, financial difficulty, and psychological pressure all strongly influence gambling behavior, with accessibility to illicit internet gambling platforms appearing as a key contributing factor. The study also shows that the problem is made worse by lax regulatory enforcement, which lets players bet with little concern about potential legal consequences. Regression analysis shows that both psychological health and economic stability are significantly harmed by consumer involvement in black market gaming. To address the root reasons of gambling habits, the study suggests community-based initiatives, economic interventions, the creation of legal alternatives, and more stringent regulation and oversight of online gaming platforms

Towards an automated approach for understanding problematic gaming.

Video games have become increasingly popular worldwide, attracting billions of gamers across diverse demographics. While studies have highlighted their potential benefits, concerns about problematic gaming behaviors have also emerged. Conditions such as Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) have been recognized by major health organizations, necessitating accurate diagnostic tools. However, existing methods, primarily reliant on self-report questionnaires, face challenges in accuracy and consistency. This paper proposes a novel technological approach to provide gaming behavior indicators, aiming to offer precise insights into gamer behavior and emotion regulation. To attain this objective, we investigate quantifiable gaming behavior metrics using automated, unobtrusive, and easily accessible methods. Our approach encompasses the analysis of behavioral telemetry data collected from online gaming platforms and incorporates automated extraction of gamer emotional states from face video recordings during gameplay. To illustrate the metrics and visualizations and demonstrate our method's application we collected data from two amateur and two professional gamers, all of whom played Counter-Strike2 on PC. Our approach offers objective insights into in-game gamer behavior, helping health professionals in the identification of patterns that may be difficult to discern through traditional assessment methods. Preliminary assessments of the proposed methodology demonstrate its potential usefulness in providing valuable insights about gaming behavior and emotion regulation. By leveraging automated data collection and visualization analysis techniques, our approach offers a more comprehensive understanding of gamer behavior, which could enhance diagnostic accuracy and inform interventions for individuals at risk of problematic gaming behaviors. Our findings demonstrate the valuable insights obtainable from a tool that collects telemetry data, emotion regulation metrics, and gaming patterns. This tool, utilizing specific indicators, can support healthcare professionals in diagnosing IGD and tracking therapeutic progress, potentially addressing challenges linked to conventional IGD assessment methods. Furthermore, this initial data can provide therapists with detailed information on each player's problematic behaviors and gaming habits, enabling the development of personalized treatments tailored to individual needs. Future research endeavors will focus on refining the methodology and extending its application in clinical settings to facilitate more comprehensive diagnostic practices and tailored interventions for individuals at risk of problematic gaming behaviors.

Undergraduates’ process safety knowledge development with virtual reality game

ABSTRACT Despite the movement to improve process safety, incidents in chemical-related industries are still occurring around the world. Personnel process safety lack of knowledge is a typical cause of these events. Process safety is an integral part of a chemical engineer’s work. Employees’ discontent with chemical engineering graduates’ process safety understanding revealed deficiencies in undergraduate courses. Inadequate accident investigation and prevention training has also hampered graduates’ knowledge and preparation for high-risk jobs. To address the gaps, an online game platform was suggested and tested with 450 undergraduate students at different levels and disciplines. Virtual reality process safety game proven to improve chemical engineering graduates’ process safety competency while delivering industry experience. The approach is also believed to improve students’ problem-solving and decision-making skills and motivate engagement to study process safety. The main features of the game are desired to be online web-based with serious role-play integrated into real-life simulation activities.

Online gaming and language aggression in a Tunisian Arabic context

Abstract This paper intends to examine the development of conflictual interactions, how they might be resolved, and the socio-cultural norms involved, by adopting an analytical framework in an online gaming context. The current paper was inspired by Kádár and Haugh’s framework as it enables me to investigate both the macro and micro aspects of (im)politeness. The study’s aim is to further examine how impoliteness, language aggression and conflict are realised in two online gaming platforms, namely Fortnite and PUBG Mobile. Thus, I will explore discursively how these phenomena are subjective in a Tunisian Arabic setting and discuss how participants reach their subjective perception of conflict in ways that do not always correspond to the supposed intentions of the ostensible offender. The results indicate that conflict is subjective as it is evaluated in different ways by different gamers and could be a result of a conflictual intention. The findings also reveal that conflict may also be created/ escalated as a result of a non-conflictual intention. Thus, this paper contributes to understanding of conflict, how impoliteness can lead to conflict and the various aspects of impoliteness/the perception of impoliteness.

Managing conflicting revenue streams from advertisers and subscribers for online platforms

This paper considers a typical ad-supported online video platform with two interacting revenue streams: ad display and ad-free subscription. In practice, ad display and ad-free subscription serve different customers and are typically operated by separate divisions. Within this context, there is clearly a need for the platform to align the decentralized pricing for two interacting services. Motivated by this practical problem, this paper proposes an easy and operable coordination mechanism for the platform to coordinate the division-level pricing to maximize its total revenue. We first model the pricing under both centralized and decentralized settings. The derived equilibrium reveals that, contrary to typical negative relationships between price and demand in one-sided and most two-sided markets, a positive relationship (higher ad-free subscription fees lead to more advertising on the other side) is observed on this platform. If this indirect relationship is ignored, decentralized pricing will always underprice ad-free subscription. We then propose an easy-to-implement coordination mechanism consisting of customer-oriented subsidies and fees for the platform to maximize the total revenue. Our analysis shows the proposed coordination can be self-financed as long as the ad-watching cost is relatively low or the advertiser base is relatively large. These findings not only apply to online video platforms, but to any digital platform generating interacting revenue streams from both sides, such as online gaming platforms.

Exploring Gender Stereotypes among Filipina Gamers of Mobile Legends: A Phenomenological Study

In the present time, not only men but also women feel a lot of pressure to have skills and strengths that would fit into society's standards in the online gaming world. This study aims to investigate how Filipina gamers experience gender stereotyping and how they cope with the negative stereotypes they have encountered while playing Mobile Legends (ML). The study consisted of sixteen (16) Filipina participants coming from different places in the Philippines. A qualitative method was used through a hermeneutic phenomenological approach to better understand the common gender stereotypes experienced by Filipina ML players and their ways of coping. Based on the findings, the Filipina gamers of ML are being stereotyped as weak and incompetent because of their gender identity. They are also being underestimated and discriminated against as they are exploited as support hero characters, and lesbianism is being attributed to them due to their presence in the male-dominated game community. In terms of coping mechanisms, Filipina ML players tend to ignore these negative comments, dedication, and enthusiasm to play well, and their time of playing is limited. Future studies may consider the experiences of female players in other online gaming platforms and game categories to achieve varied results.

Employing Metaverse Marketing Through Gaming And Its Impact On Customer Experience: Evidence From Multiple Online Gaming Platforms

Employing Metaverse Marketing Through Gaming And Its Impact On Customer Experience: Evidence From Multiple Online Gaming Platforms

Evaluation of Stratified K-Fold Cross Validation for Predicting Bug Severity in Game Review Classification

Steam review data provided a lot of information for the game development team, either positive or negative review. It contained an essential point that negative and positive reviews provide crucial information and 7% of positive reviews contained bug reports. These bug reports occurred after the game was released, and many reports of common incidents still exist. If players found an issue in the game, they could report it directly through the review feature provided by the online game platform. Nevertheless, the development team took a long time manually analyzing and categorizing the game review. This study proposed a new approach to automatically categorizing game reviews on Steam based on the bug severity level. Hence, to solve this problem, we suggested introducing a solution based on the research background indicated above. For this experiment, we analyzed reviews on two popular game titles namely, FIFA 23 and Apex Legends. We implemented three different classifiers namely, KNN, Decision Tree, and Naïve Bayes, which would be used to train a dataset to classify the bug severity level. Due to an imbalanced dataset, we performed cross-validation to reduce bias in the dataset. Performance in this model would be evaluated using accuracy rate, precision, recall, and F1 score. As a result, the experiment showed that game reviews of different game titles achieved different accuracy scores. The game review classification for FIFA 23 performed better than the game review classification for Apex Legends. The mean accuracy score of FIFA 23 was 72% with Decision Tree and Apex Legend was 64% with KNN.

Analisis Sentimen Game Genshin Impact pada Play Store Menggunakan Naïve Bayes Clasifier

Online games are an entertainment medium that cannot be separated from some groups of people, especially during the co-19 pandemic. The existence of a policy of violence reduces the interaction of people in the world, including in Indonesia, resulting in an increase in online activity, especially playing games. Game is an interesting online gaming platform, where players can still interact socially boldly. Genshin Impact is a mobile game that provides other platforms such as PC, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Although some people like this game, others are not satisfied with the game play. Sentiment analysis is also very useful when game developers want to know what users think about the game experience. This research aims to build a model of the classification of reviews on the Genshin Impact game available on the Google Play platform, so that the resulting model can provide recommendations for developers for improvement. The results obtained are reviews on the Google Play Store tend to be positive with an accuracy score of 87%, precision of 67%, memory of 98%, and f1 score of 67%. Evaluation is done by comparing the model that has been obtained in this study with the previous model with the same algorithm.

Is internet gaming disorder associated with suicidal behaviors among the younger generation? Multiple logistic regressions on a large-scale purposive sampling survey

The ubiquity of Internet gaming as part of the younger generation's (11-35 year-olds) lifestyle to-day warrants a deeper understanding of its impact on their mental health. In particular, there has been scant research investigating the link between Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and suicidal behaviors in this demographic group, even though several mental health symptoms of the former are known risk factors for the latter. This paper aims to establish the presence or absence of association between IGD and each of suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempt among the younger generation. A large-scale online survey on Internet gamers in Hong Kong was conducted in February 2019. 3430 respondents were recruited through purposive sampling. Study samples were stratified into distinct age groups and multiple logistic regression was conducted for each measured suicidal behavior in each age group. After controlling for sociodemographics, Internet usage, self-reported bullying perpetration and bullying victimization, social withdrawal, and self-reported psychiatric diagnoses such as depression and psychosis, analyses revealed that adolescent (11-17 year-old) gamers with IGD were more likely than their peers who had no IGD to have had suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempt in their lifetime. These associations did not hold for 18-35 year-old gamers. Findings suggest that it may be prudent to recognize IGD as a growing public mental health priority for the young populace, particularly adolescents. Existing suicide prevention efforts can be complemented through screening adolescents for IGD, and could be expanded to online gaming platforms to reach more hidden at-risk individuals.

Komodifikasi Users pada Platform Game Online Roblox

Roblox online game is one of the most popular games in Indonesia. The market share targeted by Roblox online game is for children. However, some content from this game is known to be inappropriate for children to play. The problem is these types of inappropriate games are actually in great demands and visited by users. Therefore, this study aims to examine and explore how users are commodified on the Roblox online game platform. This study uses constructive paradigm, qualitative methodology, with the case study method. A qualitative approach is used to explain cases of the commodification of users on the Roblox online game platform through observation and in-depth interview techniques. The population of this study is the Roblox online game platform and the types of games contained in it. The results of the research show that Roblox has commodified users. In the Roblox online game platform, users can be categorized from two sides: as audiences or game connoisseurs, and also as workers or creators of the Roblox game itself. In terms of commodification, Roblox turns users into workers with inadequate wages. Users are also used to provide ratings which can then be sold to advertisers. Several types of Roblox online games contain elements of violence, pornography, and blasphemy that are visited by many users. In fact, Roblox is played mostly by children. Based on the results of the study, the researchers suggest that the Roblox online game platform does not commodify users for mere profit. In addition, parents must supervise their children when playing games, provide education, and choose games that are age-appropriate.

Selection of dream-11 players in T20 cricket by using TOPSIS method

In terms of competitors, spectators, and media interest, cricket is one of the favorite international sports. At the international level, cricket may be played in three formats: a five-day Test, a one-day International (ODI) for each squad of 50 overs, and a Twenty-Twenty (T20) for each team of 20 overs. Various online games that are based on the aforementioned cricket forms allow players to form a virtual squad of real-life players and score points based on how well they perform in real matches. A user gains better rank on the leaderboard if they get the most points in all of the contests they have participated in. Dream11 is one such online gaming platform which offers free and paid contests and thereby gamers can win some cash rewards. So users can select the eleven players and form a team. These eleven players should be selected from the two teams between which the match will be played. Additionally, these eleven players may be chosen from either one team or a combination of the two teams. To identify the eleven players for the T20 cricket format who can provide the maximum score to get the best rank in competitions, many studies employ Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM).In this paper, the TOPSIS method is utilized (weights of the performance factors of players are evaluated by using AHP) to determine the top eleven players.

What makes online gaming platforms sticky: A study of five indian metros

What makes online gaming platforms sticky: A study of five indian metros

LEGAL ASPECTS OF AGE FILTERS TO ACCESS TO A PLAY AS RELATED TO USER AGE LIMITS AND ONLINE PLATFORM RESPONSIBILITIES FOR NEGATIVE CONTENT UNDER THE LAW IN INDONESIA

Along with the rapid development of technology and communication, online games are one of many problems faced today. The existence of contents that are prohibited in Indonesia is a problem for minors to play various online games. Countries make policies regarding platforms that violate negative content to protect their citizens. One of the most general regulations are the role of parents in educating their children in social media, and the government in tackling the rise of online gaming platforms that exist in Indonesia that have online gaming platforms. This raises new questions about the responsibilities of online gaming platforms. Therefore, further research is needed to discuss these legal issues. This paper was conducted by the authors using the normative juridical method, this research is focused on examining the application of the rules or norms in positive law, especially in this study the rules to be studied are regulations in Indonesia related to Online Gaming.

From Gaming to Hating: Extreme‐Right Ideological Indoctrination and Mobilization for Violence of Children on Online Gaming Platforms

As a consequence of numerous extreme‐right terror attacks in which the perpetrators posted their manifestos and attack life streams on online platforms adjacent to the video gaming community, as well as radicalized within that environment to a significant degree (e.g., Christchurch, New Zealand; Halle, Germany), increasing scholarly and policymaker interest is focusing on far‐right radicalization and recruitment within online video game environments. Yet little empirical insights exist about the specific engagement between right‐wing extremists and their potential recruits on these platforms. This study presents findings from a qualitative exploration of German police‐investigation files for two children who radicalized on gaming platforms to become involved in extreme‐right criminal behavior, including the plotting of a terrorist attack. The study demonstrates the importance of online and offline factor interaction, especially regarding the role of familiar criminogenic factors, as well as the social–emotional bonding between potential recruits and extremist gamers created through shared gaming experiences that lead to high‐intensity extremist radicalization aimed at offline behavioral changes. The study did not find evidence for strategic organizational far‐right recruitment campaigns, but rather multidirectional social‐networking processes which were also initiated by the potential recruits.

استخدام وسائط كاهوت لتحسين إتقان المفردات العربية لطلاب الصف الخامس في المدرسة الإبتدائية الإسلامية الزهرة

This study aims to explain the use of the online game-based Kahoot platform that is used to improve vocabulary mastery in learning Arabic. This study uses the method of classroom action research (CAR) using the Kemmis & McTaggart model with four stages, namely planning, carrying out an action, observation or observation, and reflection, with the design used in this study on two cycles, each cycle contains two cycles. Four stages, namely: 1) planning, 2) carrying out actions, 3) observing or observing, 4) thinking. The results obtained are that the use of the online gaming platform Kahoot can facilitate students to improve vocabulary mastery in Arabic The research conducted in the first course and the second course in the fifth semester SDI Az-Zahro Gresik shows that there is an increase in the Arabic vocabulary learning outcomes in Kahoot media application where the average number of student success results in the first cycle is 70% and the results in the second cycle rise to 87%.

Accelerated MM Algorithms for Inference of Ranking Scores from Comparison Data

Accelerated Algorithms for RankingAssigning ranking scores to items based on observed comparison data (e.g., paired comparisons, choice, and full ranking outcomes) has been of continued interest in a wide range of applications, including information search, aggregation of social opinions, electronic commerce, online gaming platforms, and more recently, evaluation of machine learning algorithms. The key problem is to compute ranking scores, which are of interest for quantifying the strength of skills, relevancies, or preferences, and prediction of ranking outcomes. One of the most popular statistical models of ranking outcomes is the Bradley–Terry model for paired comparisons and its extensions to choice and full ranking outcomes. In “Accelerated MM Algorithms for Inference of Ranking Scores from Comparison Data,” M. Vojnovic, S.-Y. Yun, and K. Zhou show that a popular MM algorithm for inference of ranking scores for generalized Bradley–Terry ranking models suffers a slow convergence issue, and they propose a new accelerated algorithm that resolves this shortcoming and can yield substantial convergence speedups.

Utilizing gamification effect through Kahoot in remote teaching of immunology: Medical students' perceptions.

Introduction: Gamification of learning is a novel pedagogical approach in education, and Kahoot is one of the game-based learning platforms widely used for formative assessments in real-time. This study aimed to explore the medical students’ perception of using Kahoot in remote learning.Methods: The mixed-method study was carried out among 72 medical students (in third-year) at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, following a formative assessment on immunology conducted via zoom video conferencing and Kahoot. The students’ perception was collected through a google form, which consisted of 13 statements with a 5-point Likert scale and an open-ended question. Descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney test were computed using SPSS ver. 25. A content analysis was employed to interpret the qualitative statements.Results: The participants’ age ranges from 23-28 years with male-female ratio of 1:1.57. The majority of the students felt happy (73.6%) while playing Kahoot remotely and recommended it (84.7%) for formative assessment in future. The participants agreed that Kahoot increased the focus, understanding of the subject, helped retain knowledge, motivated them to learn, provided fun during learning, and kept them active throughout. The majority of the participants agreed that Kahoot was an effective tool for distance learning. Internet connectivity and switching between two applications were identified as difficulties while playing remote mode Kahoot quizzes.Conclusion: The online gaming platform Kahoot has a positive impact on learning immunology. Kahoot maintains its fun and enjoyable nature and motivates students to learn during remote teaching of immunology.

Second Life Lessons [Virtual Worlds

This article discusses online virtual worlds and gaming platforms such as Second Life, metaverse platforms and Facebook. Topics include avatars, security, safety and anonymity issues, gaming abilities, VR headsets, game backgrounds, game graphic rendering, and user generated content.

Dancing someone else's movements through someone else’s body

In this article, we will describe the uneven conditions in which dance practices are being extracted and circulated by looking at how online gaming platforms have digitised and commodified human movement. The study of these controversial cases contextualised within the legal aspects of dance copyright are the basis to offer speculative courses for both dance practitioners. The first section explores the issues of digitisation and ownership of bodily movement within virtual spaces by looking at notions of disembodiment and dance as a commodifiable object. The second section illustrates the complexities of copyrighting choreography through a critique on how intellectual property regimes disregard collective and social practices. Finally, we will present alternatives for dance practitioners going forward by looking at how to protect dance as a digital object; the current initiatives to engage dancers with technological affordances; and the decentralising potential of blockchain networks to build new collaborative landscapes for the circulation of creativity.