HELP ME OUT: answer this interview!

[FuryX]

Hey guys, I need some help for my bachelor's thesis. I'm researching the effects of reviews and word-of-mouth on videogames' commercial success. Mind answering the questions below? It'd really help me out! (Obviously, any and all data is treated confidentially etc etc, I don't need any personal information. Feel free to elaborate on your answers though.)


1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?
(A) 0 to 3, zero to one every four months
(B) 3 to 6, one every four months to one every two months
(C) 6 to 12, one every two months to one every month
(D) 12+, more than one per month

2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
(E) 4

3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days
(B) 3 to 6 hours, gaming almost daily
(C) 6 to 10 hours, gaming regularly on a daily basis
(D) 10+ hours, excessive gaming

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, once every two days
(B) 3 to 5 hours, almost daily
(C) 5 to 7 hours, on a daily basis
(D) 7+ hours, daily

5. Do you read videogame reviews?
(A) Yes, online
(B) Yes, offline
(C) Yes, online and offline
(D) No

6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

That's it! Thanks a lot!

 

[AlphaWolf]

ccd (excessive lmao)
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[Dominik D]

How about an email address to send responses to?

 

[FuryX]

How about an email address to send responses to?

Just as a reply here would be fine.

 

[pjbliverpool]

1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?

(B) 3 to 6, one every four months to one every two months


2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows

(D) 3

3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?

(C) 6 to 10 hours, gaming regularly on a daily basis

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?

(C) 5 to 7 hours, on a daily basis


5. Do you read videogame reviews?

(A) Yes, online


6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't


7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?

(D), Regularly


8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?

(D), Regularly


9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?

(D), Regularly


10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't


11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

 

[AlNom]

Answer key to next week's exam!

Spoiler

You shouldn't be cheating you know

Spoiler

I mean it!

Spoiler

seriously this time!

Spoiler

ok...here it is:

Spoiler

1. (B) 3 to 6, one every four months to one every two months
2. (C) 2
3. (A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days
4. (D) 7+ hours, daily
5. (D) No
6. (B), Rarely
7. (C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
8. (C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
9. (C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
10. (C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
11. (C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

 

[Kalin]

1. (C) 6 to 12, one every two months to one every month
2. (B) 1
3. (A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days
4. (C) 5 to 7 hours, on a daily basis
5. (A) Yes, online
6. (D), Regularly
7. (D), Regularly
8. (C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
9. (C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
10. (B), Rarely
11. (B), Rarely

 

[Johnny_Physics]

here you go and you got commentary.

1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?

(D) 12+, more than one per month
- I buy lots of games because I'm rich.

2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows
(D) 3
- But I'm not just pissing money away, some platforms I'm simply not interested in so there's a thought before every purchase.

3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days
- But I don't play much though...

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, once every two days
...and I don't have time to constantly read about them...

5. Do you read videogame reviews?
(B) Yes, offline
...unless I'm on the toilet.

6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
With a game having a review previous to release I might stumble upon it and read it.


7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
With a game having a review I might stumble upon it and read it.


8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't



9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't


10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't


11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

 

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[Freak'n Big Panda]

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[inefficient]

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[dobwal]

1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?
(A) 0 to 3, zero to one every four months
(B) 3 to 6, one every four months to one every two months
(C) 6 to 12, one every two months to one every month
(D) 12+, more than one per month

I went from 15 last year to just 1 this year, Im not really sure where I fit.

2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
(E) 4

One, 360. But right now I trying convince my wife to buy me a PS3. I have 2 advantages on my side. Its Father's Day weekend (my son turned 1 this week) and she wants to go looking for a new car for herself at the BMW dealership ($400 doesn't look that bad up against $30k-40k). I have a pretty good feeling about this fellas. LOL

3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days
(B) 3 to 6 hours, gaming almost daily
(C) 6 to 10 hours, gaming regularly on a daily basis
(D) 10+ hours, excessive gaming

Last year about 10-15 a week. Now about 10-15 hours every three months. Im falling off big time.

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, once every two days
(B) 3 to 5 hours, almost daily
(C) 5 to 7 hours, on a daily basis
(D) 7+ hours, daily

About 3 hours daily, I devote more time discussing my hobby then actually takin part in it.

5. Do you read videogame reviews?
(A) Yes, online
(B) Yes, offline
(C) Yes, online and offline
(D) No

A. I given up mag reviews, gaming mags layouts look like they were designed for people with ADD, which hurts my eyes with all that visual overload.

6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(D) but more for the content of the articles and not the scores.

7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(D) but more for the content of the articles and not the scores.

8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

Hard to answer, my personal impressions come from playing games and not other people's people opinion. But for games that are hugely popular with everyone but me, I recognize the value of those games to the general market. Im mostly positive about Halo when discussing it in general terms but personally I find Halo totally lacking in character.

9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't depends on whether or not your gaming taste mirrors mine.

10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't but thats based on whether or not we talking personal opinions on our actual experience with the game in question.

11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't depends on whether or not your gaming taste mirrors mine.

 

[Cornsnake]

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[NERO]

This sounds like it's for an Econ or Sociology degree.
Questions 8-11 should be combined into only two questions, such as, "If others speak positively/negatively about a game does it affect your purchase?"
Lastly, doesn't B3D have a polling option, you should use it (unless there is something that I am unaware of).



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[Nesh]

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[patsu]

Hey guys, I need some help for my bachelor's thesis. I'm researching the effects of reviews and word-of-mouth on videogames' commercial success. Mind answering the questions below? It'd really help me out! (Obviously, any and all data is treated confidentially etc etc, I don't need any personal information. Feel free to elaborate on your answers though.)


1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?
(A) 0 to 3, zero to one every four months
(B) 3 to 6, one every four months to one every two months
(C) 6 to 12, one every two months to one every month
(D) 12+, more than one per month

This is the first gen for me to buy so many. I am already at (D).

2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
(E) 4

(B), but I will get Wii by end of the year.

3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days
(B) 3 to 6 hours, gaming almost daily
(C) 6 to 10 hours, gaming regularly on a daily basis
(D) 10+ hours, excessive gaming

On the average, (B)

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, once every two days
(B) 3 to 5 hours, almost daily
(C) 5 to 7 hours, on a daily basis
(D) 7+ hours, daily

(B). Quick but frequent entry and exit.

5. Do you read videogame reviews?
(A) Yes, online
(B) Yes, offline
(C) Yes, online and offline
(D) No

Not anymore. Seldom. (D)

6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(B)

7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(B)

8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(C)

9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(C)

10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(C)

11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(C)

 

[LordNerevar]

1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?
(A) 0 to 3, zero to one every four months
(B) 3 to 6, one every four months to one every two months
(C) 6 to 12, one every two months to one every month
(D) 12+, more than one per month

(B)

2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
(E) 4

(C)Playstation 3 and Windows, though much more on PS3.

3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days
(B) 3 to 6 hours, gaming almost daily
(C) 6 to 10 hours, gaming regularly on a daily basis
(D) 10+ hours, excessive gaming

(C)Gaming every day.

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, once every two days
(B) 3 to 5 hours, almost daily
(C) 5 to 7 hours, on a daily basis
(D) 7+ hours, daily

(C)On daily basis.

5. Do you read videogame reviews?
(A) Yes, online
(B) Yes, offline
(C) Yes, online and offline
(D) No

(C)Yes, in computer magazines offline, and video reviews online.

6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(B)

7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(E)

8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(B)

10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(B)

11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?
(A), No, never
(B), Rarely
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
(D), Regularly
(E), Always

(A)

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[uumai]

5char

1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?
(C) 6 to 12, one every two months to one every month

2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows
(C) 2

3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?
(C) 6 to 10 hours, gaming regularly on a daily basis

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?
(D) 7+ hours, daily

5. Do you read videogame reviews?
(A) Yes, online

6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(D), Regularly


7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(D), Regularly

8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

 

[BoardBonobo]

Hey guys, I need some help for my bachelor's thesis. I'm researching the effects of reviews and word-of-mouth on videogames' commercial success. Mind answering the questions below? It'd really help me out! (Obviously, any and all data is treated confidentially etc etc, I don't need any personal information. Feel free to elaborate on your answers though.)


1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?

(D) 12+, more than one per month

2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows

(C) 2

3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?

(B) 3 to 5 hours, almost daily


5. Do you read videogame reviews?
(C) yes, online and offline

6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(A), No, never


7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?

(E), Always

8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't


10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?

(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?

(D), Regularly

I buy games when they come out and then trade them if they're no good.

 

[taucias]

1. How many videogames do you buy on an annual basis?
(D) 12+, more than one per month

2. On how many of the following platforms do you game?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Windows
(D) 3 - PS3, XB360, Windows


3. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend on gaming?
(A) 0 to 3 hours, gaming once every two days

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend discussing and / or reading about videogames?
(C) 5 to 7 hours, on a daily basis

5. Do you read videogame reviews?
(C) Yes, online and offline


6. Imagine, a big game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't


7. Imagine, a relatively unknown game you're interested in is released. Do you read reviews to help you decide whether or not to buy the game?
(D), Regularly


8. If others speak positively of a videogame, would you be more inclined to be positive about the game?
(D), Regularly


9. If others speak positively about a game, would you be more inclined to purchase the game yourself?
(D), Regularly


10. If others speak negatively about a game, would you be more inclined to speak negatively about the game?
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't


11. If others speak negatively of a game, would you be more inclined to not purchase the game yourself?
(C), Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't