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Early Access on Steam

Early Access is a program on Valve’s Steam platform allowing developers to release games in an unfinished state. This is a survey for a graduate thesis to determine the effect of age & income on Early Access game engagement. It is completely anonymous. The survey is for one game, but if you have multiple games you would like to give information on, please feel free to do it again for them. All additional answers are appreciated. Thank you!

What is your age group?

What is your age group?
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What is your income level (USD per year)?

This is pre-tax individual income.
What is your income level (USD per year)?
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In your estimate, how many hours a week do you play video games?

What game did you purchase in Early Access on Steam?

How many hours of this game have you played in total?

How did the release of the game as Early Access affect your decision to buy it?

How did the release of the game as Early Access affect your decision to buy it?
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What was your primary reason for playing the game (please select all that apply)?

What was your primary reason for playing the game (please select all that apply)?

Please rank your motivations for playing this game from most important to you to least.

Please rank your motivations for playing this game from most important to you to least.
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(Optional) What affected your opinion of playing the game in Early Access? (Please select all that apply.)

(Optional) What affected your opinion of playing the game in Early Access? (Please select all that apply.)

(Optional) In your estimation, how many months has it been since you last played the game?

(Optional) In your estimation, how many months did you play the game?

(Optional) Is there any extra information you would like to give about any of your answers?

I understand that the research data, without any personal information that could identify me, may be shared with others for academic purposes only. Participation is voluntary, and I may stop at any time without penalty. No identifying information is collected. All data will be stored securely. If I wish to have my responses deleted, I can contact the researcher with the name of the game I entered and the date I took the survey. There are no anticipated risks or direct benefits to me for participating. If I have any questions or concerns, I can refer to the survey detailI can contact the researcher at s1149296@student.wittenborg.eu

I understand that the research data, without any personal information that could identify me, may be shared with others for academic purposes only. Participation is voluntary, and I may stop at any time without penalty. No identifying information is collected. All data will be stored securely. If I wish to have my responses deleted, I can contact the researcher with the name of the game I entered and the date I took the survey. There are no anticipated risks or direct benefits to me for participating. If I have any questions or concerns, I can refer to the survey detailI can contact the researcher at s1149296@student.wittenborg.eu
Thank you for taking the survey! If you would like to take it again for a different game, please click the link below.
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