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Download full textCleghorn, Jack; Griffiths, Mark D. – Digital Education Review, 2015
The present study investigated the phenomenon of buying "virtual assets" for game avatars. Virtual Assets are items that are bought with real-world money for an avatar in-game. Weapons, items, pets, mounts and skin customisations are the most popular examples. Using a qualitative methodology--in this case Interpretative phenomenological…
Descriptors: Purchasing, Computer Simulation, Video Games, Qualitative Research
Direct linkMcLean, Lavinia; Griffiths, Mark D. – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2013
International evidence indicates that the number of females involved in video-gaming is increasing. Within the context of this increase, there is a need to explore the experiences of this group of gamers in detail. This study explored female experiences of playing video-games. Data were collected from an online discussion forum dedicated to…
Descriptors: Video Games, Females, Computer Mediated Communication, Discourse Analysis
