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.
Venba – Playtesting A Hit Narrative Cooking Game
How playtesting helped made a hit narrative-cooking game, and tips for other developers looking to run effective playtests.
Games User Research in Korea – Introducing the Games UX Analysis Team at NEXON
NEXON’s Games UX Analysis Team introduce their work, and their recent translation of How To Be A Games User Researcher
Cole Davis – Getting your first game credit
Cole Davis covers how he got his first game credit, while preparing to enter the games industry.
John Hopson – FunPlus Hiring Manager Interviews
Learn from John Hopson, senior director of user insights for Funplus and find ways to get hired and build a career as a games user researcher
Ula Karpińska – Games User Researcher at Player Research
Read an interview with Ula Karpińska, a games user researcher at Player Research, and learn more about building a career in games user research
Ugo Bui-Xuan – Worldwide User Research Manager at Gameloft
Ugo Bui-Xuan is a worldwide user research manager at Gameloft. Read his advice on how to build a career in games user research.
Rich Ridlen – Meta Quest
Rich Ridlen is a recognised games user research expert, who started the first user research orgs at EA and Meta Quest.
In this interview, we explore Rich’s journey through the games industry, the skills needed to excel at starting and growing teams, and how to make connections as a new user researcher.
Jess Tompkins – Senior Researcher at EA
This month I’ve been talking to Jess Tompkins, Senior Researcher at EA about her experience working in games user research, and top tips for people looking to join the industry.
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