http://www.startuplifeblog.com/2009/10/30/virtual-goods-market-types-user-psychology/ Technology. Startups. Venture Capital. My Life. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:30:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.startuplifeblog.com/2009/10/30/virtual-goods-market-types-user-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Reward Systems that Drive Engagement (via Amy Jo Kim) | Startup Life Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:43:31 +0000 http://www.startuplifeblog.com/?p=226#comment-171 [...] Many opportunities for self-expression [...] [...] Many opportunities for self-expression [...]

]]> http://www.startuplifeblog.com/2009/10/30/virtual-goods-market-types-user-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-167 The Importance of Customer Acquisition Costs for Startups | Startup Life Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:04:28 +0000 http://www.startuplifeblog.com/?p=226#comment-167 [...] Many social games, such as those created by Zynga, leverage virtual currency, micro-transactions, emotional response mechanisms and social influence to promote the sale of decorative and functional virtual [...] [...] Many social games, such as those created by Zynga, leverage virtual currency, micro-transactions, emotional response mechanisms and social influence to promote the sale of decorative and functional virtual [...]

]]> http://www.startuplifeblog.com/2009/10/30/virtual-goods-market-types-user-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-123 DemoCamp 25 Toronto Roundup | Startup Life Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:38:03 +0000 http://www.startuplifeblog.com/?p=226#comment-123 [...] other aquarium-style games. Greg and the company really thought through the game mechanics and the game player’s psychology to maximize revenue-making opportunities. One of the best quotes that he said during his [...] [...] other aquarium-style games. Greg and the company really thought through the game mechanics and the game player’s psychology to maximize revenue-making opportunities. One of the best quotes that he said during his [...]

]]> http://www.startuplifeblog.com/2009/10/30/virtual-goods-market-types-user-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-71 ExtremeU Pitch Day | Startup Life Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:44:57 +0000 http://www.startuplifeblog.com/?p=226#comment-71 [...] users and over 50,000 monthly active users (MAUs). Even in their early days, they have found that people will pay for virtual goods for a whole host of reasons, and that a couple of users even spent over $2,000 to compete against [...] [...] users and over 50,000 monthly active users (MAUs). Even in their early days, they have found that people will pay for virtual goods for a whole host of reasons, and that a couple of users even spent over $2,000 to compete against [...]

]]> http://www.startuplifeblog.com/2009/10/30/virtual-goods-market-types-user-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Does Eliminate Pro Violate Apple’s Developer Agreement? | Startup Life Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:29:27 +0000 http://www.startuplifeblog.com/?p=226#comment-40 [...] Home « Virtual Goods: Market, Types, User Psychology [...] [...] Home « Virtual Goods: Market, Types, User Psychology [...]

]]> http://www.startuplifeblog.com/2009/10/30/virtual-goods-market-types-user-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Josh Sookman Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:54:07 +0000 http://www.startuplifeblog.com/?p=226#comment-33 MTV Multiplayer just posted an interesting article on 'Eliminate,' a game from ng:moco, that shows a very smart "iPhone experiment" with virtual goods. The company launched a 3D first person shooter (FPS) for free download, but sells "batteries" that allow users to recharge their players so that they can progress quicker through levels. Pretty simple concept. It will likely monetize well, however. Read the full article at: http://bit.ly/3jLthm. MTV Multiplayer just posted an interesting article on ‘Eliminate,’ a game from ng:moco, that shows a very smart “iPhone experiment” with virtual goods. The company launched a 3D first person shooter (FPS) for free download, but sells “batteries” that allow users to recharge their players so that they can progress quicker through levels. Pretty simple concept. It will likely monetize well, however. Read the full article at: http://bit.ly/3jLthm.

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