Appendix 2 3 – complete survey 2 responses

What's your favourite game? (Responses) Favourite game 1

Favourite game 2

Favourite game 3

Favourite video game 1

Favourite video game 2

Favourite video game 3

Favourite Game 1

Why?

Favourite Game 2

Why?

Favourite Game 3

Why?

3/25/2017 18:50:09

Timestamp

kingdom hearts

watchdogs

assassins creed

Yes

Playstation

No

Loved playing demo first

Yes

Interactive ads

No

Only ever saw one trailer

3/25/2017 18:50:16

Kingdom Hearts

Borderlands 2

Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep

No

Playstation

PC

Playstation

No

because I actualy grew up with it in my house

No

because it was to play with a friend at first

No

because i love the series

3/25/2017 18:52:13

The last of us

Gears of war

Batman Arkham series

Yes

Playstation

Xbox

Playstation

Yes

It made the story look appealing

Yes

The trailer and the music choice.

Yes

Made the game look very in depth with lots of character development.

3/25/2017 18:55:53

Borderlands 2

Assassins creed II

Dishonoured

Yes

Playstation

No

3/25/2017 19:01:45

Metal Gear Solid

Final Fantasy X

Oblivion

No

Playstation

No

3/25/2017 19:03:34

Favourite video game 1: Favourite video game 2: Favourite video game 3:

Entropia Universe

The Sims (All Versions)

Civilization (All versions inc CivNet)

Yes

PC

No Was going to get it anyway

No

No Already played part of it

No

Wanted a new RPG

No

I received CivNet as part of my software bundle with my Packard Bell PC back in 1995. I tried it out of curiosity and found myself hooked.

No

I saw the advertising after I was already playing!

I like to look into games and get more information before I buy. I go for what suits my preferences and appeals over advertising.

Yes

Wasn't sure about the purchase as never played the previous witcher games but the advertising made my mind up to give it a try

No

Played and loved the previous fallout games

3/25/2017 19:03:42

The last of us

The witcher 3

Fallout 4

Yes

Playstation

Yes

The advertising had me hooked from the beginning, preordered and couldn't wait for the release

3/25/2017 19:18:52

Onimusha 2

The witcher 3

Uncharted 2

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Wasn't really advertised and I had played the previous game.

No

It was a game I was interested from the beginning.

No

I played the previous and other games made by the developers.

3/25/2017 19:18:59

Neverwinter (Dungeons and Dragons)

Fallout 3

Battlefield 4

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Friend told me about it.

No

Random buy

Yes

Played previous version

3/25/2017 19:20:58

Grand Theft Auto V

FIFA 17

F1 2016

Yes

Playstation

No

3/25/2017 19:22:24

Witcher 3

Jak and Daxter original trilogy

Metal Gear Solid franchise

Yes

No

Playstation

Yes

I knew nothing about the witcher franchise until I saw or heard any advertising of the game.

No

This was the first game I ever played as a child. Didn't need advertising as the game was given to me and I fell in love with it.

3/25/2017 19:23:08

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

Bloodborne

Shadow Of The Colossus

No

Yes

Playstation

No

I bought it on a whim. Didn't even know about it.

Yes

I already love the dev team behind it. The trailers only made me want it more.

No

I already decided to buy it, whether the trailers were good or not.

3/25/2017 19:24:10

Doom (1993)

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)

Crash Bandicoot 3 (1998)

No

PC

Nintendo Wii

Playstation

No

I don't think I've ever seen a single advertisement on these games.

No

I don't think I've ever seen a single advertisement on these games.

No

I don't think I've ever seen a single advertisement on these games.

3/25/2017 19:24:38

Battlefield Bad Company 2

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

Tom Clancy's: Ghost Recon Wildlands

No

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

No

I did not see advertisements

No

I did not see advertisements

Yes

Because the adertisments really showed the true scale of the game and what could be done in it.

3/25/2017 19:29:14

Red Dead Redemption

Infamous 2

South Park: The stick of truth

No

Yes

Playstation

No

i was too young to remember the advert for the game

No

too young to remember it

Yes

it looked just like the tv that i love

Yes

Because some call of duty games isn't that good.

Yes

I didn't pick up metal gear until I saw a cool poster and thought I'd get the game.

3/25/2017 19:30:36

Uncharted 4

Ghost recon wildlands

Call of duty infinite warfare

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Because it showed what the game was about and if it was interesting.

No

Because it seemed like a cool game just by the name of it.

3/25/2017 19:31:36

The Last of Us on ps3

Rise of the tomb raider on ps4

Uncharted 4 on ps4

No

Yes

Playstation

No

If I don't like a game or it's game style, then I will not buy it. They can advertise all they want I am not going to buy it .I love action adventure games so I buy them add or not it doesn't affect my choice for buying a game.

No

I know the series, have been playing tomb raider on ps 1.A time when there was no ad's on tv for videogames.

No

Same as tomb raider. Know the series from previous games.

3/25/2017 19:32:24

Dark souls

Bloodborne

Final fantasy XV

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

No

It was a free game tried it loved it

Yes

As it featured new aspects that were revolutionary for the souls series

Yes

well square Enix sure knows how to hype up a game with its new features and it's prequel stuff was good too

3/25/2017 19:34:42

Black

Dead Space

Warhammer 40k Spacemarine

No

Playstation

No

I do my own research on upcoming titles.

Yes

I hadn't played the previous versions. Trailer was good and after watching gameplay footage on you tube bought the title.

3/25/2017 19:34:44

Sensible world of soccer

Fallout 4

Witcher 3

No

Yes

Amiga

Playstation

No

3/25/2017 19:35:11

DOOM II

LAST OF US

JOURNEY

No

PC

Playstation

No

3/25/2017 19:35:59

Horizon zero dawn

The last of us

The witcher 3

Yes

Playstation

No

Swos is an old game. Word of mouth back then.

No

Played the previous titles which I really enjoyed. No need for reviews or advertising to sell me on this.

No

It was great when i first saw it

Yes

It wasnt my style of games but in the end i liked it

it was my favourite film

No

Favourite franchise

3/25/2017 19:36:22

The Warriors

Mortal kombat 3

Horizon Zero Dawn

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

No

3/25/2017 19:39:08

Horizon zero dawn

The walking dead

The last of us

Yes

No

Playstation

PC

Playstation

Yes

No

Just great cant talk anymore

No

Looked awesome

Yes

3/25/2017 19:40:19

Gta 5

Black ops 3

Bioshock

Yes

No

Xbox

Playstation

No

Because i wanted it anyways, it looked cool.

Yes

3/25/2017 19:45:03

Red Dead Redemption

Max Payne 3

Fifa

No

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

No

I trust the developer to make a good game

No

Same as above

Yes No

No

Never heard of it and it was a discovered gem

No

Knew it's from rockstar so hoped it will be good and it was

3/25/2017 19:45:59

The last of us

Dead space

Red dead redemption

Yes

No

Playstation

Xbox

Yes

Trailer looked great with shown great handling and graphics

3/25/2017 19:46:08

Dark Souls 3

Bloodborne

The Last of Us

Yes

Playstation

Yes

I've loved the Dark Souls series for a while so it was a no brainer.

Yes

Bloodborne is another souls game and that's why I love it. Everything about it.

Yes

The story and the emotion it presents plus the gameplay.

3/25/2017 19:46:22

The Last of Us

Skyrim

Oxenfree

Yes

Playstation

Mobile

No

I wasn't that interested in the game at that point

No

I wasn't that interested in the game at that point

No

I had already bought the game

3/25/2017 19:47:14

Dark souls3

Bloodborne

The last of us

Yes

Playstation

Xbox

none

No

Because i like the mechanics of Fromsoftware games

Yes

I was new to soulsborne games so i the tailer captured my attention

Yes

Ibecause itvwas a new ip and i needed to know what kind of games is that

What's your favourite game? (Responses) Timestamp

Favourite video game 1: Favourite video game 2: Favourite video game 3:

Favourite game 1

Favourite game 2

Favourite game 3

Favourite video game 1

Favourite video game 2

Favourite video game 3

Favourite Game 1

No

Yes

Too young to remember advert

Yes

Well made advert, good music choice, nice blend between pre rendered and actual game play

Forza Motorsport 4

3/25/2017 19:52:02

Halo 2

Bioshock Infinite

Dead Space

No

Yes

Xbox

No

3/25/2017 19:52:20

Wolfenstein The new order

Bloodborn

The tvil within

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Xbox

All of the above.

Playstation

Why?

I dare say that Skyrim's official trailer is one of the best trailers out there. Everything was perfect about it!

3/25/2017 19:48:30

No

Favourite Game 2

My cousin introduced me to the world of Forza.

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim

Final Fantasy XV

Why?

Yes

Favourite Game 3

Why?

No

I have acknowledged the existence of Final Fantasy series ages ago, but i have never bothered to play them. My purchase decision was caused by my own curiosity when i saw my favorite articles talking about this game. And here i'am with more than 200 hours clocked in. No regrets here. Other reason why i bought it, was that i got tired of the usual western game selection and i figured i should give JRPGs a go.

Yes

Great creepy atmosphere, made me genuinely intrigued

Yes

3/25/2017 19:53:33

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Mass Effect 2

Uncharted 2

No

Yes

Nintendo 64

Playstation

No

With all 3 games i played well after they released. They were each reccomended by a friend.

No

With all 3 games i played well after they released. They were each reccomended by a friend.

No

With all 3 games i played well after they released. They were each reccomended by a friend.

3/25/2017 20:01:47

Battlefield 1

The witcher 3

Ghost recon wildlands

Yes

Playstation

No

Was seen with Great War experience

Yes

Part of game was there but had to pay more money to play extras

No

Ghost recon first open world

3/25/2017 20:02:23

Skyrim

FIFA 17

GTA

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Saw how much better the graphics were after it was remastered

No

New i wanted it anyway

Yes

Looked good

3/25/2017 20:03:56

Doom 4

Cs:Go

Need for Speed 2015

Yes

PC

Playstation

No

Because i already knew its going to be awesome

No

I really didnt watch any trailers about this game.

Yes

The trailer was awesome. So is the game

3/25/2017 20:04:13

Destroy all humans 2

Splinter cell: chaos theory

Halo franchise

Yes

Playstation

Xbox

Yes

Because it showed gameplay that looked like you can do anything you want in the game and it was true

Yes

Because the gameplay showed you could take all the missions and use them to your will

Yes

Just seeing all halo games through the years made it to where i am always excited for more halo games

3/25/2017 20:04:44

Conkers bad fur day

Super mario 64

Super mario galaxy

Yes

Nintendo 64

Yes

Because it look silly

Yes

It look interesting

No

Played it at GameStop before it came out and fell in love

3/25/2017 20:07:23

Final Fantasy 7

Fallout 3

Dragon Age origins

No

Yes

Playstation

Xbox

No

Yes

I first heard about this game via an advert

Yes

The advert was constantly on TV and it looked so awesome I had to try the game.

3/25/2017 20:10:47

Far cry 4

Dead space

Bioshock 2

Yes

Playstation

Xbox

No

Prefer other gamer reviews

3/25/2017 20:13:34

Ratchet and Clank

Clash Royale

CS GO

Yes

Playstation

Android/Ios

PC

No

3/25/2017 20:18:49

Sunset overdrive

3/25/2017 20:20:00

Borderlands

Overwatch

Devil may cry 3

Yes

No

Yes

No

Playstation

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

Always prefer gamer reviews much more honest

No

Prefer other gamer reviews No

Seeing the epicness in the game had me scream I need this game

No

The trailer didn't show much but the game itself was way better than what the trailer showed

No

Because I already knew I wanted it.

No

Because I already knew I wanted it.

No

Because I loved the first game so I knew I'd love the sequel

Yes

No

I was younger when I got it and didnt see any advertisement for it

Yes

3/25/2017 20:20:24

Red Dead Redemption

Grand Theft Auto V

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

3/25/2017 20:20:53

Driveclub

Horizon Zero Dawn

Yakuza 0

No

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Because racing is my favourite genre

No

Because ever since they revealed the game i was dying to play it

No

Because i love the series

3/25/2017 20:24:05

Mass effect andromeda

The last of us

Dynasty warriors

Yes

Playstation

No

Played all the others and they are just good games.

Yes

Saw it and thought a zombie survival with a good story and could not put it down.

Yes

Played all of them still love them to this day

3/25/2017 20:25:56

Rainbow Six Siege

GTA 5

Fall Out 4

Yes

Playstation

No

Yes

3/25/2017 20:26:07

Assassins creed

Moto gp

Ratchet and clank

Yes

Playstation

Yes

No

Always play the moto gp games

3/25/2017 20:27:21

Tetris (gameboy)

Fallout 4 (ps4)

No Mans Sky (ps4)

Yes

No

gameboy

Playstation

No

reviews said it all

3/25/2017 20:28:43

Grand theft auto 5

Battlefield 1

Need for speed

Yes

Playstation

No

Yes

3/25/2017 20:30:01

MARIO galaxy

Last of us

Street fighter 2 turbo

Yes

Nintendo wii

PS4

Arcade/ SNES

Didn't know about the game before

No

The brand and history speaks for itself

No

Yes

3/25/2017 20:30:54

Fallout 2

Gran Turismo 2

Rome Total War

No

PC

Playstation

PC

No

Game bought based on impressions from demo of first game. Not aware of any advertising existing for both games (other than demo), as game was already a year or two old when purchased.

3/25/2017 20:33:44

Metal gear solid phantom pain

The last of us

Rainbow six seige

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Played all of them since ps1

3/25/2017 20:34:07

Destiny

Battlefield 1

Rainbiw six siege

Yes

Playstation

Yes

No

Yes

No No

Played the demo

Yes Naughty Dog are exceptional current gen developers Purchase based on impressions of first game in series, which a friend owned, and made aware of sequel by preview material in magazines. (Granted this could be classed as a form of advertising, though decision to buy any sequel was almost a forgone conclusion at this point.) Any "Official" advertising I saw was post-purchase. The story line I read up on

No

Capcom and the street fighter series are the best beat em up games

No

Purchase based on impressions of game which friend owned originally. Decided to purchase for myself. Not aware of any advertising.

Yes

The slow tactics of game (teamwork)

Yes

What's your favourite game? (Responses) Timestamp

Favourite video game 1: Favourite video game 2: Favourite video game 3:

3/25/2017 20:38:07

Kingdom Hearts

3/25/2017 20:41:33 3/25/2017 20:45:48

Favourite game 1

Favourite game 2

Favourite game 3

Favourite video game 1

Favourite video game 2

Favourite video game 3

Favourite Game 1

Why?

Favourite Game 2

Why?

Favourite Game 3

Why?

No

I bought the game from my sisters friend without knowing anything about it and fell in love with the series so I would buy future games even without watching the trailers

No

I played the demo of the first game and loved it so the trailers didn't affect my decision to buy the rest of the series

No

Playstation

No

I've been a fan since I was young so I was always planning on buying the games in the series

Yes

No

Playstation

Yes

Because of the open world aspect that they advertized

Yes

Same as the 1st

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Because of the franchise name

No

because of the franchise

No

Because of the franchise

Yes

Because it's a a big known franchise

Dragon Age

Uncharted

Yes

No

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim

Fallout: 3

Dragon's Dogma

Yes

GTA nee

Call of duty

Need for speed

Yes

3/25/2017 20:52:23

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Yes

No

Playstation

Xbox

Playstation

No

Because I was already excited and pre ordered the game without even watching anything game related

Yes

Because I tried the game and I really liked the freedom of exploration

3/25/2017 20:55:49

GTA5

Fallout 4

Minecraft

Yes

Playstation

Yes

It made it look sweet with bank robberys and online.

Yes

War, War never changes.

No

Never saw it.

No

Played GTA 3 before so a new game in series was a must have.

Yes

Racing game player at the time.

3/25/2017 20:55:51

Assassins creed 4: Black Flag

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Gran Turismo 2

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Was looking for something new and just happend to catch my eye at that specific time.

3/25/2017 20:56:38

Red Dead Redemption

Grand Theft Auto V

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Because I already knew I wanted it.

No

Because I already knew I wanted it.

No

Because I loved the first game so I knew I'd love the sequel

3/25/2017 20:58:45

The last of us

Uncharted (series)

Ratchet and Clank

Yes

Playstation

No

I love naughty dog

No

I love naughty dog

No

Played ratchet and clank since I was 5

3/25/2017 21:02:51

Uncharted 4

GTA five

Wwe 2k17

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Because I played the game before and I really enjoy it

No

Because I played the game before and I really enjoyed it

No

Because I like wrestling and I try to get a of the games

3/25/2017 21:12:42

Call of duty Black opps 3

Ark survival

Grand theft auto V

Yes

Playstation

Yes

To see if the game isa actually what you want the experience is when it is getting played

Yes

3/25/2017 21:19:41

Bf1

Knack

Blacks ops 3

Yes

Playstation

Yes

3/25/2017 20:59:27

Because it looked good

No

Yes I can't remember the trailer

Yes

It looked good I like the voice commands

3/25/2017 21:20:13

Uncharted series

The last of us

Tom clanshys Endwar

Yes

Playstation

No

Naughty dog need to say anything else??xD

No

As i said naugthy dog

Yes

3/25/2017 21:24:11

Uncharted

God of war

Ratchet and clank

No

Playstation

No

Didn't see any

No

Didn't see any

No

Didn't see any

No

Was a fan of the prior game on my XBox360. Never played the 1st one but was so excited for the 3rd one I got the special edition.

No

I played the Alpha then Beta and "last chance Demo" versions before buying & was set on buying the game. Now I'm waiting for the DLC next month.

Already planned purchase

No

Already planned purchase

3/25/2017 21:29:54

Elder Scrolls: Oblivion XBox360

Withcher 3 PS4

Nioh PS4 Pro

No

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

No

I seen the game on PC & wanted but my PC didn't meet the requirements. When I seem it on XBOX I bought it & feel in love with it & the entire series. I went back and even play Elder Scrolls: Morrowind on my original XBOX.

3/25/2017 21:44:16

Fallout 4

Elder scrolls online

Battlefield 1

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Already planned purchase

No

3/25/2017 21:45:06

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages

Mass Effect 2

No

Yes

New Nintendo 3DS

Playstation

No

3/25/2017 22:09:21

GTA v

rocket league

Call of duty black ups

Yes

Xbox

Yes

It was good

Yes

3/25/2017 22:18:52

resident evil 1

destiny

mass effect

No

Playstation

Xbox

No

3/25/2017 22:31:19

Assassins creed

Battelfield 1

Red dead redemption

No

Playstation

PC

Arcade mashine

No

Yes It was good

No I not see any, friends tell me about it

Yes

It was all over Facebook, so I got curios

No

3/25/2017 22:40:41

Bioshock

Dark Souls 2

Abe Oddworld

Yes

No

Playstation

No

3/25/2017 22:47:02

Watch_Dogs Complete Edition

The Last Of Us Remastered

Dishonored 2

Yes

Playstation

No

Yes

3/25/2017 22:49:39

Dishonored

Remember me

Grand theft auto 3

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Bought the game before seeing the advertising

It was good

No

Never saw an ad for it

Just see it 2end hand, so it was cheap

No

Don't remember an ad for it. Played first ones on Ps1. That was all the advertising I needed :)

Yes

The advertising on this game actually converted me from Xbox to PlayStation and it was that they gave you a section of a great story then it just leaves you wanting more I didn't know about this game until I saw the trailer.

3/25/2017 22:55:27

Fallout new vegas

Horizon zero dawn

Last of us

No

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

No

I had already been a fan of the previous game

Yes

The game play and work they put into it and they gave only a little bit of the story but enough that left you wanting to know what happens

3/25/2017 22:57:35

Grand Theft Auto V

The Last of Us

Resident Evil VII Biohazard

Yes

No

Playstation

Yes

I was unawares of the game's release until I saw ads

Yes

I didn't know what the game was about until I saw the trailer.

Yes

3/25/2017 23:01:28

The last of us

Destiny

Grand theft auto

No

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Knew about them anyway

No

As above

No

As above

No

I loved the first one and wanted more

3/25/2017 23:03:08

Fifa

Mafia II

Assassins creed 2

Yes

No

Playstation

No

I've bought every Fifa game

No

It was recommended by a friend

3/25/2017 23:13:55

The witcher 3

Mass effect 2

Nba2k17

Yes

No

Playstation

Xbox

Playstation

No

Because i loved number 2 had to play 3 even if it looked bad

No

Was always going to play it after 1st game

No

Its my favorite sport and it's a good game to play with mates and have beers to i buy the new one every year

3/25/2017 23:15:33

Grand Theft Auto Online

Galaga (I'm serious!)

Far Cry Blood Dragon

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

No

I knew I wanted it.

No

When I first played it there was no advertising for Video games in arcades.

Yes

It was the first in the series I played so liked the look of the story and gameplay.

3/25/2017 23:24:05

Dishonored

Remember me

Grand theft auto 3

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Bought the game before seeing the advertising

No

Never saw an ad for it

No

Don't remember an ad for it. Played first ones on Ps1. That was all the advertising I needed :)

3/25/2017 23:24:55

Final fantasy X

The last of us

Resident evil 7

Yes

Playstation

No

Always been a fan of the series

Yes

Looked good and interested me.

Yes

Previous titles were disappointing this one looked better.

Yes

Of course when I was younger I didn't really understand the power/effect of advertising and popularity nobody wants to be the one who has to wait while all their friends play etc

No

It was out a while at this stage but heard good things from friends

3/25/2017 23:32:42

Assains Creed

Halo

Skyrim

Yes

No

Playstation

Xbox

Playstation

What's your favourite game? (Responses) Timestamp

Favourite video game 1: Favourite video game 2: Favourite video game 3:

Favourite game 1

Favourite game 2

Favourite game 3

Favourite video game 1

Favourite video game 2

Favourite video game 3

Favourite Game 1

Why?

Favourite Game 2

No

3/25/2017 23:32:42

Assains Creed

Halo

Skyrim

Yes

No

Playstation

Xbox

Playstation

Yes

Of course when I was younger I didn't really understand the power/effect of advertising and popularity nobody wants to be the one who has to wait while all their friends play etc

3/25/2017 23:38:23

grand theft auto

god of war

tekken

No

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Scenes from the game were cool

Why?

Favourite Game 3

Why?

No

It was out a while at this stage but heard good things from friends

No Yes

Previous titles were disappointing this one looked better.

3/25/2017 23:53:50

Final fantasy X

The last of us

Resident evil 7

Yes

Playstation

No

Always been a fan of the series

Yes

Looked good and interested me.

3/26/2017 0:02:59

call of duty

god oof war

gta

Yes

Playstation

No

Planned on getting it anyway

No

Planned on getting it anyway

No

Planned on getting it anyway

3/26/2017 0:04:20

THE Simpsons hit and run

Ratchet and clank up your arsenal

Rainbow six seige

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Never saw the advertisement

No

Never saw the advertisement

No

Because all of my friend group was/are playing it

3/26/2017 0:06:35

Ark Survival Evolved

Fifa 17

Call of Duty Black ops 3

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Good graphic and its survival game

Yes

My favourite sport game

Yes

My favourite shooter

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Had played previous gtas and loved them

No

Love most the call of duty games and needed to try this one

No

Loved most the call of duty games this was the second best

Yes

Playstation

Yes

After the Failure of the Original 1.0 release i was on the fence till i saw footage of what they rebuilt.

Yes

It let me see that is was not just a run of the mill zombie shooter.

No

Already played the first 3 Uncharted games and knew this would be amazing.

Never saw it

No

Was not advertise

No

Was not advertise

3/26/2017 0:13:02

GTA 5

Call of duty Black ops 2

Call of duty modern warfare 3

3/26/2017 0:25:00

Final Fantasy XIV

The Last of Us

Uncharted 4

3/26/2017 0:33:48

Shinning Force 2

Digimon Stories Cyber Slueth

.Hack G.U.

No

Sega Genisis

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 0:52:04

Rainbow six siege

Battlefield 1

Fifa17

Yes

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 0:55:09

Grand Theft Auto Series

God of War Series

Assassins Creed Series

Yes

Playstation

PC

No

3/26/2017 2:14:28

Life is Strange

Binding of Isaac: rebirth

Grand theft auto 5

No

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 2:21:07

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Watch Dogs

Grand Theft Auto

Yes

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 4:31:33

The Last of Us

Destiny

Uncharted 4

No

Yes

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 5:08:17

GTA V

Black Ops III

Minecraft

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

IOS

No

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

Yes

3/26/2017 5:20:48

No The GTA series of games were already very well known

Yes

It's pretty great and it got in my mind

Yes

No The first game looked fresh and new, and the trailer was great

No

Yes

Love history, so I wanted to play a game in the past

No My friends made me buy 1&2

No

On my mind

No

3/26/2017 5:48:28

Persona 4 golden

The last of us

Uncharted 3

Yes

No

Playstation

No

I played it years after it came out, got it because people were praising it, and for a good reason.

Yes

The trailers got me interested, and i knew already that naughty dog always delivers, so i got it and never regretted.

No

Same as the first one.

3/26/2017 6:03:34

Skyrim

Fallout 4

Final fantasy xi back in the day

Yes

No

Xbox

PC

Yes

I wouldn't have known otherwise

Yes

Same as above

No

My husband was playing

I rarely listen to advertising. I prefer referrals from friends or just the look of the game.

Yes

I liked the look of the Victorian London setting in the ads.

3/26/2017 6:36:57

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Batman: Arkham Knight

Assassin's Creed: Syndicate

Yes

Nintendo 64

Playstation

No

I rarely listen to advertising. I prefer referrals from friends or just the look of the game.

No

3/26/2017 8:09:09

GTA 5

Call Of Duty Black Ops 2

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2

Yes

Playstation

Xbox

PC

No

The game series was already known to be impressive for previous titles

No

3/26/2017 8:49:10

GOD OF WAR

UNCHARTED 4

DEVIL MAY CRY

Yes

Playstation

No

No Yes

3/26/2017 8:50:50 3/26/2017 8:51:51

Ghost recon wildland

HITMAN

GTA v

Yes

Playstation

PC

Yes

3/26/2017 8:53:14

Grand theft auto v

Uncharted 1,2,3,4

Rise of the tomb raider

Yes

PC

Playstation

PC

Yes

No

3/26/2017 8:57:19

Battlefield 1

Yes

Playstation

Yes

3/26/2017 9:09:06

GTA5

COD

Last Of Us Remastered

Yes

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 9:22:36

Final fantasy 7

Metal gear solid

Mario kart 64

Yes

Playstation

N64

Yes

3/26/2017 9:26:17

All of the Kingdom Hearts games

Tekken

Persona

No

Yes

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 9:26:18

All of the Kingdom Hearts games

Tekken

Persona

No

Yes

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 9:32:26

The Last of Us

Resident Evil series

Starcraft

No

Yes

No

Playstation

PC

No

Word of mouth and reviews

No

First played a friends version and loved it so bought my own

No

Bought in a high street shop completely based on the artwork/pictures and text on the packaging

3/26/2017 9:33:48

Assasin's Creed 2

Dawn of war

Word of Warcraft

No

Yes

Playstation

PC

No

Found out about it when I hung out with my friend.

No

Found out about it when I hung out with my friend.

No

Advertising was mostly negative.

3/26/2017 9:50:37

Assassin's Creed III

Call Of Duty Black Ops III

Rocket League

Yes

Playstation

No

I tested it out more.

Yes

The ads looked cool.

Yes

It was interesting.

Yes

Because they why the have showed the game off really appealed to me and it interested me into buying the game. Graphics looked amazing

because its awsome

Yes

Yes because its awsome

No Wasnt sure of it

No

Yes

because its awsome

No Knew the series

Its mario kart. There is no need.

3/26/2017 10:30:29

Raw Danger

THE SIMS

Dark Souls Series

No

Yes

Playstation

PC

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 10:34:52

NBA2K17

Rainbow six siege

GTA 5

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Don't think there was a televised advert for it

Yes

Makes the game look good to play with friends

Yes

3/26/2017 10:42:10

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood

NBA2K17

GTA V

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Beacuse i bought the game 2 years after it's release

No

Beacuse i already played NBA2K before

No

3/26/2017 10:48:19

Grand Theft Auto V

The Last of Us

Elder Scrolls Skyrim

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Action packed trailer.

Yes

Story mode looked brilliant.

Yes

Trailer complimented past games in the series.

3/26/2017 11:12:42

Rainbow Six: Siege

Dark Souls 3

Portal 2

Yes

Playstation and PC

Playstation

PC

No

My decision was made through beta testing.

No

Previous games in the same series (my favourite series of all time) lead me to my decision

No

This was also found through QA testing

3/26/2017 11:27:44

the last of us

csgo

overwatch

No

Yes

Playstation

PC

No

I don't care about Ads I search for famous games game play and see if they are good

No

Because my dad told me I had to learn to play it

3/26/2017 11:34:41

Destiny

GTAV

Zelda Breath of the Wild

Yes

Playstation

Nintendo Switch

Yes

No

Yes

Yes Because it's GTA? Hello? No explanation needed

Yes

IT'S ZELDA AND THE NEWEST NINTENDO SWITCH GAME WHAT OTHER REASON WOULD THERE BE

What's your favourite game? (Responses) Timestamp

Favourite video game 1: Favourite video game 2: Favourite video game 3:

Favourite game 1

Favourite game 2

Favourite game 3

Favourite video game 1

Favourite video game 2

Favourite video game 3

Favourite Game 1

Why?

Witcher 3

Destiny

Grand Theft Auto

Yes

Playstation

Yes

It wasn't a very well-known game for me before, however the trailers showed off some amazing features such as magic, good sword battle and parry system, etc...

3/26/2017 12:21:33

Dying Light

Red Dead Redemption

Left 4 Dead 2

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

PC

Yes

I am a very big fan of zombie games and survival games and the advertising showed its next gen feeling.

3/26/2017 12:36:50

Ffvii

Sensible world of soccer

Knockout kings

No

Playstation

Commodore amiga

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 12:09:44

Favourite Game 2

Why?

Favourite Game 3

Why?

Yes

Again, a new title I never encountered before... showing gorgeous worlds and an interesting system of battle incl. superpowers and upgradable characters/weapons.

No

I've always loved the GTA series, its brand is well established this was a no-brainier for me. Ofc I purchased it upon release.

No

I never saw its advertising so I can't answer.

Yes

The game's over-the-top zombie killing and gore shown on the ads grabbed my attention to a great extent

3/26/2017 12:13:19

3/26/2017 12:42:59

Modern Warfare 2

3/26/2017 13:12:49

The last of us

3/26/2017 13:39:37

Skyrim

3/26/2017 13:42:57

NBA 2k17

3/26/2017 13:47:11

Skyrim

No

I don't go in advertising. Games that I buy is fully my choice

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Turok

Uncharted

Yes

Playstation

Yes

Fallout 3

Any call of duty games

No

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

No

FIFA 17

Uncharted 4

Yes

No

Playstation

Xbox

Nintendo switch

Yes

Gta

Call of duty

Battlefield

No

PC

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 13:59:04

Final fantasy 7

Mass effect 2

Metal gear solid

Yes

Playstation

Xbox

Playstation

No

Past experience

No

Played first in series

No

Import

3/26/2017 14:03:47

Yakuza 0

Tropico 5

Ni No Kuni

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Bought previous games in the series

No

Would have bought anyway

Yes

Yes I may not have as soon

Didn't watch its advertisement... Wouldn't have affected my decision anyway

No

Didn't watch its advertisement... Wouldn't have affected my decision anyway. Ads are overrated & always exaggerate a game

Yes

No

Same as the first question

Far Cry 3

It looked nice

Yes

No A long time ago when i still played my ps3 I saw a commercial about Skyrim and it showed some gameplay footage and some lines and all the action. I was so baffled by the graphics (which where good back in the time) and the gameplay. I begged my brother to get it and after we bought it, my brother and I couldn't go off the ps3. I was so addicted to it. So that's because it's in my top 3 :)

Yes No It looked nice

No

No No

3/26/2017 14:04:33

Need for speed rivals

Need for speed Porsche unleashed

Unreal tournament

No

Playstation

PC

No

Didn't watch its advertisement... Wouldn't have affected my decision anyway

No

3/26/2017 14:07:52

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

The Last of Us

Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Yes

Playstation

No

I have always loved AC series and would have bought the game without seeing the advertise.

Yes

3/26/2017 14:10:57

Uncharted series

Last of Us

Horizon zero dawn

No

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 14:13:29

The Last Of Us. Remastered

Tomb Raider

Resident Evil 6

Yes

Playstation

Yes

3/26/2017 14:49:02

grand theft auto 5

call of duty black ops 3

the last of us

Yes

No

Playstation

Yes

3/26/2017 14:52:42

Uncharted 4

Unravel

Tomb raider

No

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 15:34:51

Zelda: the wind waker

Halo (any)

The Last of Us

Yes

Gamecube

Xbox

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 15:48:47

Battlefield 3

The last of us

Bioshock 2

Yes

No

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

Xbox

No

I watched YouTube play throughs first

I bought well after it came out.

3/26/2017 15:50:30

final fantasy 7

bioshock

bloodborne

Yes

No

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 15:57:55

Gran turismo

Battlefield 4

Colin mccrea rally

No

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Car fan was always gonna buy GT

3/26/2017 16:26:26

World of Warcraft

Sora No Kiseki

Yes

No

Playstation

PC

Yes

Fallout 4

Call of duty modern warfare 2

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

Yes

3/26/2017 17:47:22

Mega Man X4

God of War III

Uncharted 4

No

Yes

Playstation

Yes

3/26/2017 18:08:43

Elder Scrolls Online

Battlefield 1

Dark Souls

No

Yes

No

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 18:23:26

Uncharted

Grand theft auto 5

Battlefield 1

Yes

Playstation

No

3/26/2017 18:55:43

The last of us

Horizon Zero Dawn

Battlefield 1

Yes

Playstation

Yes

3/26/2017 19:02:46

Rainbow six:siege

CS:GO

Warmode

Yes

No

PC

No

3/26/2017 19:46:00 3/26/2017 21:10:56

Yes

No For Halo 5, it definitely did simply because of phrases like "the greatest hunt in video game history", not to mention the kick ass trailers.

No

Yes

Bought with ps4 to play with mates

No

I bought it the day it came out. Loved other fallout games, so didn't need much convincing.

No

God of war 3

Shadow of Mordor

Contra

Yes

No

Playstation

Smartphone

No

Eternal Darkness

Assassins Creed (the 1st four)

Zelda Twilight Princess

No

Wii

Playstation

Wii

No

Didn't see any ads

Was bought with ps1

Yes

Was bought with ps1

Yes

I was a younger kid when this came out, so of course I thought I commercials were awesome. And of course they made me want to play the game more. (This was the last cod I liked, as this was the last good one created (besides the original black ops)).

No

Word of mouth.

No Seemed an interesting concept and a interesting game

No Got the 1 gow game in a bundle deal and have been hooked to the series ever since then.

No

Yes Battlefield games are all awesome.

No Created interest in the story and the background

No

Yes Elder scrolls mmo that's why.

I bought well after it came out.

again a you tube playthrough encouraged me - i feel that you tube gamers are more influential that tv trailers

Bought with ps4 to play with mates No

I played it after it was a big deal, so everyone was talking about how amazing this game was. Watched a few trailers online and had to get it.

No

No i watched a you tube playthrough of bioshock infinate and it lead me to the others

Car fan was always gonna buy GT The last of us

The last of us

3/26/2017 17:16:44

No

No i had already played the other final fantasy games so was following the series

3/26/2017 15:58:04

Yes

Created hype

No

doesnt have trailer yet

Yes

Looked epic so decided to get it.

No

Did not see one

No

Didn't see any ads

No

Didn't see any ads

What's your favourite game? (Responses) Timestamp

3/26/2017 22:39:31

Favourite video game 1: Favourite video game 2: Favourite video game 3:

Horizon: zero dawn

Fifa 17 Saints Row 4

Final fantasy 8 Saints Row 4

Favourite game 1

Yes Yes

Favourite game 2

Yes Yes

Favourite game 3

Yes Yes

Favourite video game 1

Playstation Playstation

Favourite video game 2

Playstation Playstation

Favourite video game 3

Playstation Playstation

Favourite Game 1

Why?

Favourite Game 2

Why?

Favourite Game 3

Why?

No

Cos i love final fantasy

No

Cos i was gonna get it anyway

No

Cos ive played all the others

No

I like to make up my own mind and previous experience with the titles helped with my decisions.

No

As above.

No

As above

Yes

Yea, there were advertisements everywhere for the game, And it looked really good so that's why I bought it

No

I was already in love with the Gran Turismo series so the advertising didn't matter to me

No

Did know it existed till my brother gave to me

Yes

It was all I heard about for months prior to the release

3/26/2017 22:49:04

GTA V

3/26/2017 23:01:46

Need For Speed Most Wanted 2005

Horizon Zero Dawn

Gran Turismo 6

Yes

Playstation

No

Because I bought the game a long time after it was released, i only really watched the advertising so I knew everything about the game

3/26/2017 23:14:54

Super MARIO World

Super Metroid

GTA 3

No

SuperNES

Super NES

Playstation

No

It was a pack in game.

3/26/2017 23:29:37

Rainbow Six Siege

Resident Evil

GTA V

Yes

Playstation

Yes

No Yes

It was all I heard about for months prior to the release

3/27/2017 3:05:29

Super MARIO World

Super Metroid

GTA 3

No

SuperNES

Super NES

Playstation

No

It was a pack in game.

No

Did know it existed till my brother gave to me

3/27/2017 16:23:54

Final Fantasy series

The last of us

Horizon zero dawn

No

Yes

Playstation

No

I collect all the games in the series

Yes

Looked different than other zombie games

Yes

Liked the gameplay on the trailers

3/28/2017 16:54:37

Destiny

Battlefield 1

Battlefield 4

Yes

Xbox

Yes

Sometimes offers gameplay footage

Yes

Sometimes offers gameplay footage

Yes

Sometimes offers gameplay footage

3/28/2017 17:26:24

Skyrim

Assassins creed (any except AC3)

Shadow of mordor

Yes

PC

Playstation

No

My friend got me into playing it

No

Im a huge AC fan

Yes

Showed me more of the game

3/28/2017 17:41:59

Fallout 4

Resident evil 4

Destiny

Yes

Xbox

Yes

3/28/2017 17:42:30

Battlefield

Fallout

Dead rising

Yes

No

Yes

Xbox

Yes

Yes It appeals to my preferred genre It's zombies

No Yes

Yes Recommended by a friend Looked great

No

I knew i wanted it

Yes

It had james bond in it...... just wow

3/28/2017 17:46:30

Cod black ops zombies

Titanfall 2

Goldeneye n64

Yes

Xbox

N64

No

3/28/2017 17:46:36

Lawbreakers

Mass Effect

Rome: Total War

Yes

PC

Xbox

PC

Yes

3/28/2017 17:51:00

Battlefield 4

Battlefield 3

Battlefield 1

Yes

Xbox

No

Yes

No

3/28/2017 17:52:59

Kingdom hearts 2.5 remix

Castlevania symphony of the night

The adventures of Alundra

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Already a fan of the series

No

3/28/2017 18:03:31

Metal gear soild 2

Assassins Creed 2

Skyrim

No

Yes

Playstation

No

Never saw any adds for it

Yes

Made me want it after being disappointed in assassin's creed 1

Yes

Really sold me on the in game world

3/28/2017 18:23:39

Destiny

Kingdom Hearts Series

Until Dawn

Yes

Xbox

Playstation

Yes

Didnt like most bungie games

Yes

Was a child at the time and it made me get it

Yes

Helped the hy0e

Picked it up randomly one day

No

Advertising for game #2 encouraged me to get it and the gameplay encouraged me to get the rest As a long time fan of zelda style games hearing this was a similar style off a friend I was all over it

3/28/2017 18:50:47

The Golf Club

Elite Dangerous

Titanfall

No

Yes

Xbox

No

I just love golf

No

I played the original way back in 1984

No

I just loved the visuals

3/28/2017 18:55:02

portal

elite

team fortress 2

Yes

No

Yes

PC

electron

PC

No

valve - would buy almost anything

Yes

was a kid - magazine ads

No

valve - would buy almost anything

3/28/2017 19:22:54

Alan Wake xbox 360

Resident evil 7 xbox one

Doom xbox one

No

Yes

Xbox

Yes

It was more the background of the game... based on Stephen king type stuff

Yes

It looked scary I like to be scared

No

It's Doom lol

3/28/2017 19:28:00

Assassins creed (all of them)

Destiny

Ark

Yes

No

Xbox

Yes

Adore old history and it just appealed to me on that level

No

Word of mouth mainly

No

It's still not been released as a full game so it was more word of mouth again

3/28/2017 19:36:24

Neverwinter

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Puzzle Pirates

Yes

No

Xbox

PC

Yes

I didn't know it existed until I saw it advertised.

No

No advertising seen

No

No advertising seen

3/28/2017 19:51:22

Destiny

Pokemon red/green/blue

Minecraft

No

Xbox

Nintendo

Xbox

No

Never saw them

No

Never saw it

No

Never saw it

3/28/2017 20:06:22

Silent Hill Series

The Legend of Zelda

Gears of War Series

No

Yes

Playstation

I played the originals on N64 but then had the versions ported to PC

Xbox

No

I grew up playing these games because of my mum

No

Grew up playing it because of friends

No

I got recommended it by a friend, picked it up and loved the series since.

No

I didn't see any advertising, I was recommended this game by friends and thought the reviews looked good :)

Yes

The gameplay just looked amazing and very different :)

Yes

Because of Zombies, looked brilliant

Yes

Never really saw a game like it, and tho I need that

No

Did not see any

No

Did not see any

3/28/2017 21:11:47

Bioshock series

Skyrim

Horizon Zero Dawn

Yes

No

Yes

PC

Playstation

Yes

Bioshock infinite just looked absolutely gripping and completely different from its predecessors and I couldn't wait to play it based on the trailers!

3/28/2017 22:38:00

Ghost recon wildlands

BO2

Halo 3

Yes

No

Xbox

No

The beta did it for me. Did not see any

3/28/2017 22:53:09

ff7

super metroid

arkham asylum

No

Playstation

snes

xbox 360

No

3/28/2017 23:13:19

World of warcraft

Elder scrolls online

Battlefield 1

Yes

PC

Xbox

Yes

3/29/2017 9:44:01

Final fantasy 7

Destiny

NBA 2K

No

Yes

Playstation

No

3/29/2017 10:25:27

The Last of Us

Tomb Raider

Call of Duty 4

No

Yes

No

Playstation

Xbox

No

3/29/2017 11:00:30

Bioshock

Bioshock 2

Final fantasy 9

Yes

No

Playstation

No

Yes It's got to be my type of game, if I like it I'll buy it, trailers only cause more "hype" than me deciding to buy it.

No

Yes Same

No I brought they game in a whim and loved it

3/29/2017 14:37:09

Metal gear solid

Fable 3

The elder scrolls Skyrim

Yes

Playstation

Xbox

Yes

It looked like nothing id ever seen before, the graphics were groundbreaking and the storyline hooked me from the start

3/29/2017 14:50:28

Mass Effect 3

Prototype 2

Call of Duty: Black Ops 1

Yes

Xbox

Yes

1st time I ever saw the game, so that prompted me to dive a little more into checking them out.

3/29/2017 15:01:21

Final fantasy 7

Jungle Strike

Tekken 3

Yes

No

Yes

Playstation

Mega Drive II

Playstation

No

Same

No Played the 1st one. And then she second And loved it

No

Don't think adverts was around for that game

Yes

After playing the previous games in the series and loving them this looked to have the same ideas and even more

Yes

I had already played the previous games in the series and this looked bigger and better than them the advert showed various new aspects that id not seen previously coupled with a gripping storyline no way could i turn it down

Yes

1st time I ever saw the game, so that prompted me to dive a little more into checking them out.

Yes

1st time I ever saw the game, so that prompted me to dive a little more into checking them out.

Yes

Looked amazing.

No

What's your favourite game? (Responses) Timestamp

Favourite video game 1: Favourite video game 2: Favourite video game 3:

Favourite game 1

Favourite game 2

Favourite game 3

Favourite video game 1

Favourite video game 2

Favourite video game 3

Favourite Game 1

Why?

Favourite Game 2

Why?

Favourite Game 3

Why?

No

Didn't see this advertisement for this as bought it on whimp

No

I was already planning on buying

3/29/2017 15:13:32

Sims

Naruto ultimate ninja storm 4

Soul Calibur

Yes

No

PC

Playstation

Yes

Seeing the action and interaction in the advertisement makes you want to be a part of it and to join in.

Yes

As it's one of my fav manga's seeing it advertised as a game and having control of whats going on, brings back a bit childishness

3/29/2017 22:28:06

Chrono Trigger

Yakuza series

Burnout Paradise

No

Yes

Playstation

No

I was already planning on buying

No

I was already planning on buying

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