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Recently a new approach to console video gaming, Ouya, was released. This console is relatively inexpensive, and offers all of its games on a free to play basis. This paper compares the release of Ouya to the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and the Wii U as well as investigates how games on Ouya are utilizing unique control features, including a touchpad on the controller itself. We found that when comparing the first 12 weeks after launch of the systems, Ouya had a significantly higher number of games released when compared to the other three consoles, and the ratio of games being released since launch when compared to the launch day was significantly higher than the other three consoles. We also found that only 12.5% of Ouya games made use of the touch pad.
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Jonathan Kissinger is a graduate student pursuing his Master’s Degree in Computer Science at Central Michigan University. He has a BS in Computer Science from Central Michigan University. His research interests include Video Game Interfaces and Educational Innovation using both Psychology and Computer Science methodologies.
Tony Morelli is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Central Michigan University. He has a BSEE from Purdue University, and an MS in Computer Engineering and PhD in Computer Science from University of Nevada, Reno. Prior to joining Central Michigan, Tony spent 14 years leading game development teams in the Gaming industry. His research interests include Accessible Technologies and Video Game Interfaces.
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Kissinger, J., Morelli, T. Ouya: The Launch of a New Video Game Paradigm. GSTF J Comput 3, 40 (2014). https://doi.org/10.7603/s40601-013-0040-y
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