During the last decade games have arguably become the largest form of leisure information
systems (IS). However, today games are also increasingly being employed for a variety of …

During the last decade, virtual goods have become an important target of consumption
online (especially in games, virtual worlds and social networking services) amongst physical …

In recent years, augmented reality games (ARGs) such as Pokémon Go have become
increasingly popular. These games not only afford a novel gaming experience but also have …

The music industry has undergone tremendous changes in relation to its production,
distribution, and consumption habits due to the exponential development of new …

Freemium has become de facto business model for games and many other online services.
We investigate how consumers' perceived value is associated with their intention to use …

The games as a service model have enabled game developers to reach worldwide
audiences and regard games as services rather than products, opening up new avenues to …

Purpose By adopting a social presence theory perspective, this study aims investigate the
influence of perceived usefulness of live chat services and of their unique human attributes …

Abstract Research Summary While revenue models are strategically important, research is
incomplete. Thus, we ask:“What is the optimal choice of revenue model?” Using a novel …

Fostering the conversion of free users to premium subscribers and retaining those premium
users are critical objectives for freemium service providers. Building on consumer value …

Platform-based business models have become such an essential pillar of today's economy
that the term 'sharing economy'is now frequently used to describe the new status quo. The …