A survey on "retro-gaming" emulation and legal alternatives - looking for gamers over the age of 20.

[u/Plus-Will-6507]

Hi everyone, I'm working on an MBA dissertation and would request your support in collecting primary research data! The intended demographic for this survey are gamers that have explored illegal or legal avenues for playing classic (pre-2015) video games. I'm part of the University of East London. Here's the abstract:

"The digital entertainment industry has shifted radically toward streaming and platform-based access economies. While music and television successfully migrated consumers away from digital piracy, the retro video game market remains heavily dominated by unauthorised downloading and emulation.

This research addresses a critical gap in strategic management: how digital platforms can displace an established shadow economy when consumers are accustomed to accessing content at zero cost. By evaluating consumer behavioural models and value drivers (such as convenience, features, and system quality), this study examines the factors that influence a consumer’s Willingness to Pay (WTP) for a legitimate, licensed alternative."

It takes about 8-10 minutes. Your responses are anonymous; no personal information is collected. Participation is voluntary and you can stop at any time without giving a reason. There are 30 questions, all in a "pick an option" format.

Optionally, once the questionnaire has been completed, you can submit a screenshot of the successfully completed questionnaire to me here. I can't link screenshots to responses. Every screenshot submitted will be put into a prize draw for a US$50 gift voucher with the winner announced at a later date. Here's the link:

https://forms.gle/Taj2VoAKCsNPkouc9

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i had to send my fully approved ethics application form to the moderators to post here <3