User Generated Content in Computer Games

Glenn White

•Web2.0

•Creating and sharing videos on YouTube

•Socialising and interacting on Myspace

•Creates a greater interaction with the end user

What is user generated content?

What is user content in video games?

•Character Creation

•Level making

•Creating a story

•Content created around games in message boards etc.

•Much more!

Why is it interesting?

Rise in Web2.0 End users want to be more involved Tools have become easier and more

accessible It’s changing the game market Opens up the medium, and allows users

new creative options

Areas to research

How it could affect the industry New business models Ownership of content Policing of content and communities How can you help ensure good content Future trends

How will I research it?

Questionnaires/ surveys Make contact people within the industry Look at existing trends and articles

relating to user content in games, and user content as a whole.