Abstract:
Online gaming in the Philippines is experiencing an increase in both economic
revenues, and market demand. Filipino online gamers are increasing in a significant rate.
This research will determine what factor greatly affects this increase in the participation
in online games. By looking at the socioeconomic status of gamers the research
determines whether online gaming participation is affected by income. The research
employed a descriptive type of research since it gives a picture of the online games in the
Philippines but most importantly the relationship that affects the increasing participation
in them. Through participant observation, interview, and surveys, the researcher gathered
data to be able to see the dynamics of online gaming and to form a reliable conclusion
whether socioeconomic status affects the participation of gamers in online games by
following and looking at some patterns that are affected by income.
