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Investigating the Impact of Chinese Cultural Elements on Player Loyalty in Video Games: A Cross-National Exploratory Study

Authors
Rong Chen1, Yichen Guo2, Mengli Yu2, 3, *
1College of foreign languages, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
2School of Journalism and Communication, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
3Convergence Media Research Center, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
*Corresponding author. Email: mengliyu@nankai.edu.cn
Corresponding Author
Mengli Yu
Available Online 30 December 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-178-4_34How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Cultural Adaptation Theory; Genshin Impact; Chinese cultural elements; Player loyalty
Abstract

With the swift evolution of the gaming market, video games have developed into a prominent medium for cultural dissemination. However, current research exhibits limitations in comprehending the elements within games that significantly influence users’ intention to continue to play. Acknowledging this gap, this study adopts the framework of Cultural Adaptation Theory to investigate the impact of cultural elements in the game Genshin Impact on player loyalty. Leveraging online surveys and PLS-SEM analysis, we deduced the following findings: cultural symbols, storyline, and characters associated with Chinese culture exert a positive influence on player loyalty, whereas no significant impact was observed in the case of values. This research contributes to enhancing our comprehension of the pivotal interplay between culture and gameplay, thereby informing the efforts of game developers in crafting more culturally resonant and captivating gaming experiences.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2023 3rd International Conference on Social Development and Media Communication (SDMC 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
30 December 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-38476-178-4_34
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-178-4_34How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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