• Journal of Korea Game Society
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.49-64
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• 2019

In this paper, we examined the concept of three types of double loot box respectively and analyzed each characteristics of double loot box by game case study. Those types are divided into the following three cases; 1) Double-mileage gacha 2) Double-limited period gacha 3) Kompu gacha. As the result, Double loot boxs are characterized as below: 1) Double loot box has a tendency to combine various type of loot boxes. 2) Double loot box's reward is hard to gain in game, or not to sell in game store. With these features, double loot box could be a gambling sales strategy. To solve this problem, this study suggested that it is essential to revise game self-regulations, enhance the professionalism of monitoring groups, and propel the self-effort of game companies.

• Journal of Korea Game Society
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.95-104
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• 2018

This study analyzes the system of Loot Box in Overwatch, FPS genre game produced by an American company Blizzard. Currently, one of the most controversial issues in the recent industry is "Probability-Type Item" that game users purchase high-end game items as a form of lottery. As this study examines a foreign case of Loot Box that is similar to Probability-Type Item, it would show how it is constructed and does legal approaches. Throughout this, it not only analyzes pros and cons of the Loot Box system, but also provides thought-provoking messages for the issue of the Probability-Type Item.

• Journal of Korea Game Society
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.123-138
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• 2020

The purpose of this study is to examine the probabilities and expenditures of game users' loot box purchases and to verify if there are differential effects on adults and teenagers. Results show that the purchasing probability of teenagers was significantly lower than that of adults, and the amount was also low or not significant. In addition, loot box purchasing has a positive correlation with the total expenditure on games, but teenage buyers have a lower game spending than adults do. This suggests the possibility that loot boxes are considered as cost-saving products for teenage gamers.

• Journal of Information Technology Services
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.77-90
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• 2021

Online and mobile games represent digital entertainment. Not only the game grows fast, but also it has been noted for unique business models such as a subscription revenue model and free-to-play with partial payment. But, a recent revenue mechanism, called a loot-box system, has been criticized due to overspending, weak protection to teenagers, and more over gambling-like features. Policy makers and research communities have counted on expert opinions, review boards, and temporal survey studies to build countermeasures to minimize negative effects of online and mobile games. In this process, speed was not seriously considered. In this study, we attempt to use a big data source to find a way of observing a trend for policy makers and researchers. Specifically, we tried to apply the Word2Vec data mining algorithm to news repositories. From the findings, we acknowledged that the suggested design would be effective in lightening issues timely and precisely. This study contributes to digital entertainment service communities by providing a practical method to follow up trends; thus, helping practitioners have concrete grounds for balancing public concerns and business purposes.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2021.07a
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• pp.163-166
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• 2021

현재 게임 비즈니스 모델의 흐름은 패키지에서 정액제, 정액제에서 부분유료화, 부분유료화에서 배틀패스로 변화하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 장르, 플랫폼 상관없이 배틀패스 비즈니스 모델을 채택하는 게임이 늘어가고 있는 추세에 배틀패스는 무엇이며 타 비즈니스 모델과는 달리 어떤 특징이 존재하기에 현재 비즈니스 모델의 변화를 주도하는지에 대해 설명한다. 또한 배틀패스 비즈니스 모델의 단점과 앞으로 우려되는 문제점을 설명함과 동시에 이에 따른 해결 방안을 제시한다.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.18 no.11
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• pp.327-337
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• 2018

The Korean-style Collection RPG is a unique sub-genre of RPG developed in a new environment of the smartphone era. Based on CCG in Japan, the Korean collection RPG was able to have its own color by adding action style based on the experience of MMORPG development. Since the genre, many games have been released and have had amazing success. This success is not only limited to domestic but also extends overseas. In this study, I try to find out the reasons for the emergence and success of the Korean collection RPG, and analyze "Seven Knights", which has been a great success in Korea, and "Summoners War", which has achieved great success in the world. Through this, I will contribute to the competitiveness of Korean smartphone game industry.