This Mass Effect Infographic Gives a Glimpse into Gamer Psychology
Andrew Sztein — March 26, 2013 — Tech
Mass Effect is a game series that encourages gamers to play according to the game play style and make choices that affect the outcome of the entire story. With so many options and possible outcomes across three titles, it becomes very interesting to see how the game was played by online connected gamers, which was collected through game console social networks like Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
Seeing the percentage of what decisions players made isn't just interesting from a game play style perspective, but it's an invaluable glimpse into the overall psychology of gamers as a whole. For example, the infographic points out that only eight percent of players made one of the most evil decisions possible in the game, one that would wipe out an entire species in the game's universe. Sixty-six percent of gamers played the game as a hero. The infographic also gives a glimpse into how popular the game is by pointing that 10.7 billion players have been killed in the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer game.
Seeing the percentage of what decisions players made isn't just interesting from a game play style perspective, but it's an invaluable glimpse into the overall psychology of gamers as a whole. For example, the infographic points out that only eight percent of players made one of the most evil decisions possible in the game, one that would wipe out an entire species in the game's universe. Sixty-six percent of gamers played the game as a hero. The infographic also gives a glimpse into how popular the game is by pointing that 10.7 billion players have been killed in the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer game.
Trend Themes
1. Game Play-style Analysis - Analyzing game play styles can provide valuable insights into the psychology of gamers.
2. Interactive Infographics - Creating infographics that allow gamers to interact and explore game statistics can enhance player engagement.
3. Player Decision Visualization - Visualizing player decisions in games can offer a unique perspective on individual and collective player behavior.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Gaming industry can utilize game play-style analysis to tailor game experiences and improve player satisfaction.
2. Data Visualization - Data visualization industry can explore new ways to present complex gaming data in interactive and engaging formats.
3. Psychology - Psychology professionals can leverage game play-style analysis to gain insights into human behavior and decision-making processes.
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