Evidence that digital game players neglect age classification systems when deciding which games to play

R. Hollett; S. Tomkinson; S. Illingworth; B. Power; T. Harper

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0263560

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Evidence that digital game players neglect age classification systems when deciding which games to play

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Evidence that digital game players neglect age classification systems when deciding which games to play

R. Hollett, S. Tomkinson, S. Illingworth, B. Power and T. Harper

PLoS ONE, Vol.17(2), e0263560

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263560

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Abstract

This article considers players’ experiences seeking out new games to play, and their use of the Australian National Classification Scheme in doing so. The global video game industry is booming, with hundreds of games being released each month across numerous platforms. As a result, players have an unprecedented number of games available when choosing what games to purchase. However, a number of confounding issues around the emergent content of games and the subjective nature of game reviewing makes it difficult to relate what kinds of experiences a given game will facilitate. In this study, we surveyed game players in order to find their game platform and acquisition preferences; strategies and experiences when choosing games; and attitudes towards classification systems. Our findings suggest that players find it difficult to choose what games to purchase, and that existing classification systems are mostly only beneficial when choosing games for minors.

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Title: Evidence that digital game players neglect age classification systems when deciding which games to play
Authors/Creators: R. Hollett (Author/Creator) - Edith Cowan University
S. Tomkinson (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
S. Illingworth (Author/Creator) - Edinburgh Napier University
B. Power (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
T. Harper (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University, School of Media and Communication
Publication Details: PLoS ONE, Vol.17(2), e0263560
Publisher: Public Library of Science
Identifiers: 991005540669007891
Copyright: © 2022 Hollett et al.
Murdoch Affiliation: Creative Media, Arts and Design; School of Media and Communication
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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