@article{Alha2023c,

title = {The Evolution of Pokémon GO: A Survey of Finnish Player Experiences},

author = {Kati Alha and Elina Koskinen and Dale Leorke and Elisa Wiik},

url = {https://gamescriticism.org/2023/07/25/the-evolution-of-pokemon-go-a-survey-of-finnish-player-experiences/

https://gamescriticism.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/alha-koskinene-leorke-wiik-5-1.pdf},

issn = {2374-202X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-30},

urldate = {2023-04-30},

journal = {Journal of Games Criticism},

volume = {5},

issue = {1},

abstract = {In this article we unpack responses (n = 1,741) by Finnish Pokémon GO players

to an open-ended survey question “how has your experience of the game changed

throughout the time you’ve played it?” The survey, conducted in 2019, provides

insights into players’ attitudes towards Pokémon GO’s evolution in the first three

years since its release. We analysed the data using thematic coding, producing 61

codes grouped under eight broad categories: content, way of playing, significance,

nature of the game, social aspects, perceptions, demands and context. Our

findings highlight players’ reaction to changing demands from the game as it

incorporates new content, becomes more social and its player base solidifies,

producing a complex and sometimes contested affective relationship with the game

and the wider community of players. In the era of service-based game development

where game companies struggle to keep their games engaging and profitable years

after launch, our study offers a broad and diverse view into post-launch changes

from the perspective of the players.},

keywords = {Free-to-play games, Games-as-a-service, Location-based games, Player studies, Pokémon Go},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}