Digital games Maltese play

Alexiei Dingli

Sep 11th 2012, 09:45

Dear Mr Abela, thank you for your valuable comments. We are aware that there are people of all ages who play. However the 54 years ceiling was not chosen by us. This is a comparative study (the first of its kind) aimed at comparing our country with others. Foreign studies which we've seen all took the 54 years ceiling so in order to compare our results with their findings, we had to adopt the same methodology. Having said that, we find the elderly gamers very interesting and we'll definitely look into the possibility of including them in future studies. With regards to the parents issue, we need to gather some information about the children and that's why we chose the parents. Having said that, you are right in pointing out that many grandparents take care of their grandchildren, thus we decided to change that part to include all possible guardians of small children. Finally I would like to kindly ask you to distribute this survey since we need the help of everyone. Further still, this survey is not simply aimed at those who play games but also towards those who don't. So please distribute it to anyone you like. Finally, I would like to thank you for finding the time to participate.

tony abela

Sep 10th 2012, 16:32

Can there be an explanation why persons beyond 54 years of age are filtered out from this survey? When at it why do you have to be a father?

Mr peter gauci

Sep 10th 2012, 15:18

Making this survey, and then when you need to buy something regarding the game, it says you cannot purchase it cause you live in malta. Which is not fair, when i told them why i cannot buy i got a reply saying that it is the malta laws, dont know why. While italy, uk, ecc they all can buy items for their game. Look for example psvita store not eligibale in malta.

tony abela

Sep 10th 2012, 11:18

I tried to give my part in this survey, but quickly realized that I am discriminated against, because I am above 54 years of age and I am a grandfather and not a father, presumably still up caring for growing up children.

Though I will soon be 70, I assure the clever lads at the UoM that I am computer semi-professional and may have a contribution to give. I am sure that there is a good number of senior citizens like me.

Victor Rodenas

Sep 10th 2012, 10:05

Video games are an addiction,..I know somebody that will not answer the phone while playing a video game,.......it could be an important urgent call....