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Global Nintendo Switch Game Data with Ratings
Entertainment & Media Consumption
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About
This dataset provides a detailed collection of Nintendo Switch video game information and user reviews, meticulously scraped from a dedicated gaming website [1]. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the landscape of Nintendo Switch titles, offering insights into game attributes and public sentiment [1, 2]. The dataset is part of a free data library and is offered by a verified data provider [1].
Columns
- id: A unique identifier for each video game, generated using an MD5 function [1, 2].
- title: The official name of the game [1, 2].
- game_url: The original URL from which the game's information was extracted [1, 2].
- image_url: A URL linking to an image associated with the game [1, 2].
- system: Specifies the gaming system on which the video game can be found, primarily "Nintendo Switch" [1, 2].
- publisher: The company responsible for publishing the video game [1, 2].
- developer: The company responsible for developing the video game [1, 2].
- genre: The genre or genres of the video game. Multiple genres are separated by a space, and some genres consist of more than one word [1, 2].
- num_players: Indicates the maximum number of players supported, both offline and online, if applicable [1, 2].
- release_date: The date when the game was initially released [1, 2].
- review: The complete written review of the game [1].
- review_conclusion: The concluding summary or verdict of the game's review, if provided by the source website [1].
- num_votes: The total number of votes given to the game by users [1].
- rating: The calculated user rating for the game. This value is determined if the number of votes exceeds a specific threshold; otherwise, it defaults to 0 [1].
Distribution
This dataset is typically provided in a CSV file format [3]. It contains 637 unique records, with each record representing a distinct Nintendo Switch game [4]. The structure includes detailed attributes for each game, along with associated review data [1, 2].
Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications, including:
- Market analysis and trend identification within the video game industry [1].
- Sentiment analysis of game reviews using Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques [1].
- Game development research, understanding player preferences and popular genres [1, 2].
- Academic studies on media consumption and digital entertainment [1].
- Building recommendation systems for video games [1].
Coverage
The dataset's coverage is global [5]. It includes information on Nintendo Switch games released on various dates, with specific examples from October 2019, and the release date is a key column for temporal analysis [1, 2, 4]. There are no specific notes on demographic scope beyond general video game enthusiasts and players.
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data scientists and machine learning engineers for developing and training models related to text analysis (NLP) and recommendation systems [1, 5].
- Game developers and publishers seeking insights into market trends, player feedback, and genre popularity [1, 2].
- Market researchers interested in the entertainment and media consumption sectors [1].
- Students and academics conducting research on gaming culture, digital media, or data analysis [1, 2].
- Data providers and those building open data repositories [5].
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Attributes
Original Data Source: Nintendo Switch Games Reviews
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