How Sharkmob’s bank vault tests refine a live game like Exoborne
From a handful of players to hundreds of thousands – and back again. User testing is in Sharkmob’s DNA.
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Playtests for funding: why indies should test their mvp to secure investment
RibCage Games didn’t just use playtesting to shape development – it gave them a business case too.
The benefits of in-house testing: when publisher, developer and player are all under one roof
How Fireshine Games’ in-house testing allows for a closer, more collaborative feedback loop.
How to build user testing into your development process, from concept to release
Former Tencent and PlayStation producer Tom O’Connor offers crucial advice whether you’re in the indie space or triple-A publishing.
Stop Being Ignored – Four Steps To Increase Playtest Impact
By prioritising collaboration in our playtests we can inspire and influence our teams, and deliver on making games better.
Avoid the traps of concept testing
Concept testing is one of the hardest types of study to get right. When a prototype exists you have something playable you can start to get genuine player data about […]
Build your Games User Research Roadmap
Identify the most important times to run playtests in development of your game, to remove player experience issues.
Managing stakeholders to increase research impact
Low impact studies are often rooted in misaligned teams.
Five essential playtests throughout development
Make the best use of your limited research time and budget by focusing on these five types of studies.
How to test games with kids
Practical guidance on how to get high quality data from your playtests with children.
How to run a multi-seat playtest
Practical guidance on how to run multi-seat playtests – including when to run them, handling the logistics and tips on how to moderate and analyse your data.
How To Run A Games User Research Playtest
The comprehensive guide to planning and running professional quality playtests that inspire game development!
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