Wanagogo - An online 3D and multi-device game environment

About

In Wanagogo a number of innovative solutions in the context of 3D MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online) games are pursued that provide the project partners with a competitive advantage in their markets: the realization of a subscription model for advertising-free content, novel multi-player gameplay concepts, and high-quality online multi-device 3D games.

Research design

MICT will inform the project from a user-centered point of view. Together with the project partners a reference measurement regarding today’s media consumption, behavior and experiences among children between three and nine years old through a mixed-method approach.

This user research especially focuses on quality of experience, user experience and usability issues with:

• respect to children’s digital media use
• acknowledging for the differences in uses
• gratifications according to the type of digital platforms, devices, contents, and use contexts
• accounting for the parental attitude and mediation in children’s media use.

Duration of the project

The project runs from 01/01/2013 - 31/01/2014.

Staff involved

• Prof. dr. Jan Van Looy
• Evelien de Ferrerre

Financed by

• iMinds-MIX