Recent content by LuisLOLSuarez

Thats an interesting comment actually and I can relate to what you're saying. I dont identify myself as addicted as well but do tend to put off sleep often for that extra hour or 2 for gaming. From the studies I've read, alot identify the act of putting off important activities (sleep, work...

Thanks guys for all the replies, much appreciared! If you feel confused or concerned with any questions dont hesitate to let me know on here or if you prefer my email noted on the survey (i promise not to bite as others have noted to fear)

Funny you mention this as currently part of my thesis relates to aggression in video games. From the studies Ive read the majority of scientific research found that video games (especially those with violent content) do indeed have a link in potential to cause aggression. As one member stated...

Thats a good policy you got there and I totally agree with it. From my way of reasoning if youre going to request help from people at least engage with them seeing as they are helping you especially that they dont know you personally so them willing to assist is a big deal to me. Thanks very...

Top 5 huh, thats a tough one: 1) Dark Souls (seperates the men from the boys this game) 2) Team Fortress 2 (crazy spin on fps but done very well) 3) Golden Sun (v old jrpg on gba, but if youve played it youll know why its a classic with its godly graphics on a 32bit machine) 4) Pokemon...

Dark Souls

Yes well some of the motivation questions related to character/story as you say, there are a variety of motivations. The ones you specified fell into the category of Escapism (playing to: relax, role-play, story engagement etc). Theres a mixed bag of motivational constructs in there including...

Hello everyone, I am currently doing a thesis studying whether Video Game play Motivations have any impact with Addiction and Aggression. I am currently looking for respondents over 18 years old to take part in this study by completing a quick survey to determine your gaming motivations and...

Is this allowed? Im currently doing my thesis on video game motivations relationship with addiction and aggression. Im currently on the look out for respondents but want to ask if Escapist forbids this or have certain rules in place? Cheers!