PinnedWhat Is Games ‘User Experience’ (UX) and How Does It Help?Nearly every major game development studio is pivoting toward a more player-centric development process and culture. New internal teams and…Nov 28, 20174Nov 28, 20174
Organising Playtest Sessions to Get Great Feedback from ChildrenChildren have a different way of thinking and seeing the world. How to get the most out of a playtest with kids? Here are some tips &…Aug 10, 2022Aug 10, 2022
Getting More From Usability Testing Your GameUsability testing is a powerful tool for game design improvement. How can you get the most from each session?Feb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021
Games User Research Methodology Series: Concept TestsVideo game ‘Concept Testing’ is a research approach, specifically tailored for the games industry, to explore design direction very early…Jan 14, 2021Jan 14, 2021
Junior vs. Senior Games User ResearchersHow can you recognise where you are on your career journey as a Games User Researcher?Oct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
When Debug UI Ruins Game Design (and what to do about it)Should you consider practicality, utility, or legibility of game UI that’s destined for the trash?Jul 21, 2020Jul 21, 2020
The Last Days of ControlFine-tuning Remedy’s Award-Winning Game Design In The Playtest LabJun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020
Should Players Buy Their Own UI?Why does Animal Crossing force players to purchase UI improvements from the in-game shop, and what’s the resulting impact on the game’s UX?Apr 29, 2020Apr 29, 2020
Games User Research Methodology Series: Usability Expert AnalysisA Usability Expert Analysis is one of many games user research methods we use at Player Research to provide actionable insight into a…Dec 17, 2019Dec 17, 2019
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