Lontar : Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Lontar: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi

Memes and Interactivity of Facebook Mobile Legends Gamers After the Fall of RRQ

Dwi Prasetyo Yulianto (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Moch Fuad Nasvian (Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Dimas Rifqi Novica (Universidade de Lisboa)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2024

Abstract

This research aims to determine the level of interactivity in meme postings by netizens during the M4 World Tournament of the game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). Utilizing the Facebook platform, specifically the "Mobile Legends Gamers'' group, this study analyzed 791 comments from 10 group member posts during the period of January 10 - 25, 2022. Employing Thematic Analysis, interactivity dimensions were examined based on the framework of Six Basic Emotions and Message Interactivity. Results indicate that interactivity among group members was high, with various emotions revealed, such as happiness over RRQ's defeat and anger at mistakes made by favorite teams. In conclusion, social media plays a significant role in fostering user interactivity and emotions, especially within the context of gaming communities like MLBB. This study offers valuable insights for the Mobile Legends community and the field of digital communication science, emphasizing how memes are used as a means of communication on social media.

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Journal Info

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LONTAR

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Subject

Social Sciences Other

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This journal is published to develop the ability of lecturers in writing in accordance with the field of cultivation, including public relations and journalism, in addition to the journal LONTAR discuss social phenomena concerned with the science of ...