Paper Info
Title
Catch me if you can: effects of AR-enhanced presence on the mobile game experience
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of the present research was to examine the effects of content, spatial, temporal and social presences stimulated by augmented reality (AR) technology on game enjoyment and continuing behavioral intention. Design/methodology/approach A total of 355 mobile AR game players participated in an online survey posted via the nationwide crowdsourcing web service in the US. A structural equation modeling was conducted using a maximum-likelihood estimation procedure to test the relationships among the variables. Findings Results of structural equation modeling revealed the mechanism through which multiple dimensions of presence on the mobile AR game generated positive effects on consumer responses and showed the effects of four dimensions of presence stimulated by the AR technology on game enjoyment, performance and behavioral intention. Content, spatial, temporal and social presences are integrated to create a sense of realness. These dimensions of presence simultaneously increased game enjoyment that influenced the perceived game performance, commitment to it and ultimately the intention to play other mobile AR games. Originality/value Although AR technology brings a unique experience to the game player, research on the effects of its use in mobile games on consumer responses is currently limited. The results of this study add value to the existing mobile game literature and provide practical insights for mobile game service providers on how to enhance players' game enjoyment and continuing behavior.
Year
DOI
Venue
2022
10.1108/INTR-10-2020-0557
INTERNET RESEARCH
Keywords
DocType
Volume
Mobile games, Augmented reality, Content presence, Spatial presence, Temporal presence, Social presence, Uses and gratification theory, Enjoyment, Social presence theory, Spatial presence theory
Journal
32
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
4
1066-2243
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
0
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Jihye Park100.68
Dongwoo Ko200.34