Improving E-Sport Player Loyalty: An Overview of the Game Industry in JABOTABEK, Indonesia

  • William Widjaja Universitas Pradita
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Keywords: e-sports, experential value, player loyalty, player satisfaction, promotion

Abstract

Research aim: This study investigates the impact of experiential values and promotional activities on player satisfaction, which influences player loyalty in the esports industry in the Greater Jakarta area.

Design/Methode/Approach: This study uses a Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) approach to test the proposed hypotheses and achieve research objectives. The questionnaire was distributed to 100 respondents who identified as esports players in the Jabodetabek area.

Research Finding: This study found that experiential values have a positive and significant effect on player satisfaction in the esports industry in the Greater Jakarta area. This means that the stronger the positive experience players feel while playing esports, the more satisfied they are with the experience. While promotional activities have no significant effect on esports player satisfaction. This means that the promotional efforts made by esports companies may not greatly impact the level of player satisfaction.

Theoretical contribution/Originality: The empirical findings also show that player satisfaction significantly influences loyalty in the Jabodetabek area esports industry. This confirms that players who feel satisfied with their gaming experience are likelier to remain loyal and engaged in esports.

Practitioner/Policy implication: This research has significant practical implications for online game companies that want to increase the value of the experience for players by increasing the complexity of features in their games.

Research limitation: This study is limited to Greater Jakarta and may not reflect the same conditions in other regions. Data was collected through questionnaires, which may lead to potential respondent bias.

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2024-10-28
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Widjaja, W. (2024). Improving E-Sport Player Loyalty: An Overview of the Game Industry in JABOTABEK, Indonesia. JURNAL NUSANTARA APLIKASI MANAJEMEN BISNIS, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.29407/nusamba.v9i2.21176