01/4 The Network is the Game
| Category: Mobile Life By editor at 23:04 |
The Network is the Game, Social Trends in Mobile Entertainment by Amy Jo Kim is not totally new stuff, but a bright roundup of what KAYWA believes in.
Some Excerpts:
which should make you curious
Connected Communities are changing
From Place-centric to People-centric
From PC-centric to Cellphone-centric
Social Trends in Mobile Communications
Some Excerpts:
which should make you curious
Connected Communities are changing
From Place-centric to People-centric
From PC-centric to Cellphone-centric
Social Trends in Mobile Communications
- Mobiles stay connected to their social network via cellphone
- Mobiles self-organize into fluid, loose-knit groups
- Mobiles seek out quick, casual entertainment experiences
- Mobiles love to share & discuss photos with their friends
- Location is an integral part of mobile identity
- Cellphones aren’t itty-bitty GBAs; they’re enhanced communication devices that are part of their identity
- They maintain and initiate relationships through their cellphones, and want services that amplify that ability
- They’re willing to pay for communication services (e.g. messaging, moblogging) that serve as lightweight entertainment & self-expression
Comments
William Volk
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bvolk [at] zipproof.com
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http://www.BonusMobile.com
2004-04-09 20:55:16
I gave a similar talk in Korea in early Feb. ... more oriented to games.
See:
http://uinvoiceit.com/Pervasive_Gaming_Environments.ppt
2004-04-09 20:55:16
I gave a similar talk in Korea in early Feb. ... more oriented to games.
See:
http://uinvoiceit.com/Pervasive_Gaming_Environments.ppt
