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.
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How To Run A Games User Research Playtest
The comprehensive guide to planning and running professional quality playtests that inspire game development!
A simple set-up for recording mobile games playtests
A reliable set-up for recording mobile games user research studies and playtests, that fits into every budget.
When should I run playtests?
Learn what to test throughout production, to de-risk development and release the best possible version of your game.
Choose the right playtest method
A reliable method for picking the right playtest method, and getting data you can trust.
Run a playtest with your Discord community
The ultimate guide to running a playtest with your Discord community
How to run moderated playtests
Be ready for your first moderated playtest – and decide whether it’s the rigth method for you.
Discover if players will buy your game
For most studios selling games is important. Learn if your game will sell, from before you’ve written a single line of code.
How to prioritise playtest issues and player feedback
That’s just like, your opinion, man
Define Your Players
Understanding and thinking about ‘who actually will play my game’ gives valuable focus to your development priorities.
How to run unbiased player interviews
Every stage of preparing, running and analysing your playtest interviews. Plus tips on how to reveal player’s honest thoughts, and apply that to game design decisions.
Run better internal playtests
Run tighter, more useful internal playtests and make the most of your colleague’s time.
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