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Creating Safer Gaming Environments: Six Essential Steps
Every gamer deserves to enjoy their experience without fear of harassment, bullying, or discrimination. However, recent reports from Deloitte indicate that progress in this area has been slow, particularly for women. A survey reveals that women often avoid multiplayer games due to bullying and harassment, with 69% preferring simple mobile games, 48% citing excessive bullying, and 44% seeking mod…
Oct. 2, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
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Creating Safer Gaming Environments: 6 Essential Steps
Every gamer deserves a safe and enjoyable experience, free from harassment and bullying. However, recent reports indicate that progress in this area has been limited, particularly for women. A Deloitte survey revealed that 69% of female gamers prefer simple mobile games over multiplayer titles due to concerns about bullying and harassment, while 48% believe that these issues are prevalent in the …
Oct. 2, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
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Unlocking Player Insights: A Key to Successful Game Development
Have you ever wondered why you enjoy certain games over others? Can you pinpoint the exact reasons behind your preferences? Most people can't, and this presents a challenge even for experienced game developers. While players can identify elements they like, such as colors, puzzles, or characters, they often struggle to explain why these elements appeal to them. As game developers, it's crucial to…
Aug. 29, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
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Unlocking Player Motivations to Create Engaging Games
Have you ever wondered why you enjoy certain games? Can you put your finger on what makes them appealing? Most gamers can't, and it's a challenge even for game developers. While players can identify elements they like, such as colors, puzzles, or characters, they rarely know why these elements appeal to them. As game developers, understanding what players like is only half the battle - we also ne…
Aug. 29, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
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Unlocking Player Insights: A Key to Creating Engaging Games
Understanding the games we love is one thing, but explaining why we love them is a different story. Even game developers struggle to pinpoint the reasons behind player preferences. While players can identify elements they enjoy, such as colors, puzzles, or characters, they rarely elaborate on why these elements appeal to them. To create games that truly speak to players, developers must comprehen…
Aug. 29, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Culturalizing Mobile Games
The mobile gaming landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with games now catering to a diverse global audience. The days of focusing solely on Tier 1 gaming markets are behind us, as 5G and mobile technology penetration accelerate in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, resulting in a substantial number of downloads and active users in regions such as Latin America, South-east Asia, South Asi…
Aug. 28, 2024, 10:38 a.m.
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Culturalizing Mobile Games: A Guide to Live Operations
The mobile gaming landscape has evolved, with global audiences driving growth. No longer can developers focus solely on Tier 1 markets. With 5G and mobile technology advancing in Tier 2 and 3 markets, Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa are now significant contributors to mobile game downloads and active users. In this new era, localization is no longer sufficie…
Aug. 28, 2024, 10:38 a.m.
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Culturalizing Mobile Games: A Guide to Live Operations
The mobile gaming landscape has evolved, with players now spanning the globe. Gone are the days when mobile game development focused primarily on Tier 1 markets in the West and the Far East. Today, with the proliferation of 5G and mobile technology in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, regions like Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa have become significant contributors…
Aug. 28, 2024, 10:38 a.m.
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Effective Leadership in Game Development: A Guide to Leading Leaders
During her presentation at Develop Brighton, Charity Joy discussed the art of leading individuals who manage other leaders, highlighting the importance of curiosity, trust, and clear communication in supporting managers. She emphasized that having a curious nature and being open to asking questions is crucial when leading leaders, but noted that a "sense of knowing" can hinder this curiosity. Joy…
Aug. 1, 2024, 1:31 p.m.
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Effective Leadership Strategies for Guiding Managers in Game Development
At the Develop Brighton conference, Charity Joy delivered a presentation on the art of leading individuals who manage other leaders, drawing from her experience in game development. She emphasized the importance of curiosity, trust, and clear communication in supporting managers. Joy provided guidance on delivering effective feedback and aligning teams across an organization, particularly when gu…
Aug. 1, 2024, 1:31 p.m.