A Chronology of Video Game Deviance

Abstract

This chapter will provide a brief history of video gaming and, at certain points, present crucial points in the development of the video game industry that has raised or caused controversy in relation to the traditional interpretation of deviancy. It is important to note that this chapter is perhaps more descriptive than the content usually found within an academic text. The reason for this more descriptive approach is twofold. Firstly, this chapter serves as a contextual canvas in which all proceeding chapters are framed within. Secondly, it is important that the

Pengaruh E-Wom Dan Motivasi Pembelian Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Barang Virtual

“…Dalam industri permainan on line kini mulai popular virtual world diantaranya MMOG (Massive Multiplayer Online Game). Dunia virtual menyediakan avatar sebagai visualisasi virtual dari pemainnya dimana pemain memiliki otoritas penuh dalam membuat visualisasi avatar mereka sendiri (Hoffin & DeVos, 2020). Adanya avatar tersebut menciptakan transaksi bisnis baru, dimana beragam produk untuk visualisasi avatar diperjualbelikan seperti baju zirah, senjata hingga aksesoris dengan catatan transaksi hingga jutaan rupiah per item yang dijual (Syahrivar et al, 2022).…”