Intrinsic motivation: "flOw," video games, and participatory culture

Authors

  • Braxton Soderman Brown University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2009.097

Keywords:

Csikszentmihalyi, Fan game, Mod

Abstract

Through a comparison of the free online Flash game updated for PlayStation 3 to World of Warcraft, I investigate participatory culture in the game community. The question of why people pursue activities that offer no monetary or similar reward is answered in part by analyzing fan-produced game modifications or mods.

Author Biography

Braxton Soderman, Brown University

Modern Culture and Media Department Brown University PhD Candidate

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Published

2009-03-15

Issue

Vol. 2 (2009)

Section

Symposium

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