In this project, we sought a better understanding of gamers and what influences game popularity. Using GamerDNA's database, we searched for relevant trends and analyzed player activity. Our results demonstrate that game ranking sites don't influence the popularity of games. Downloadable content influences the longevity of games; when it adds enough new features or has a good price point. Lastly, some gamers will play games just for achievements.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Fleischer, Gage W.
• Sarnik, Kyle
• Brodzki, Elliot

Subject

• Industry
• Culture
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031210-184345

Palavra-chave

• Video games

Advisor

• Finkel, David

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-03-12

Localização

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright