Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether any features or ideas which enhance sociality are included in console games. We conducted a series of web surveys for Japanese game players. Participants were asked what kind of features and ideas in console games enhance sociality. Results suggested that 1) video games have potentiality to be able to enhance any characteristics of sociality, 2) it is possible to enhance sociality by actually experiencing or practicing social behavior in games, 3) motivation to learn such sociality yields from actually "practicing and experiencing" social behavior in games. Further empirical research will need to confirm the socializing effects of console games.
