Check out the new episode of the 'Playing with Balance' podcast, where I interview Talia Shmuel, a gaming strategist, non-gaming gamification advisor, and Women in Games ambassador. https://f.mtr.cool/trtxutecyj
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Chief of Curiosity (He/Him) On a podquest to learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask... Host of #ActualPlay #Improv #Game @achdilemmashow
Are you heading to #Gamescom Cologne (26-30 August)? Let's set up a meeting! https://f.mtr.cool/nipespqpgy
Check out the new episode of the 'Playing with Balance' podcast, where I interview Valentina Tamer, a senior narrative designer & game writer working at Ubisoft, with 10 years of games industry experience. https://f.mtr.cool/xnbfujccja
Players don't care how much work was involved; they just want to understand the impact on their fun... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about your content being the story you tell about it. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb
Most LiveOps teams are planning their long-term features on the same timeline as their next monthly event. That can lock us into the wrong thinking... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about the planning horizon problem. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb
Check out the new episode of the 'Playing with Balance' podcast, where I interview Nick Murray, a Free2Play consultant specialising in design, economy, monetisation, and LiveOps. https://f.mtr.cool/pvvzvmyvzc
Most studios use A/B tests to find improvements. That's not actually their most valuable function... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about what the wrong question in you A/B test is! More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb
Heading home after another amazing Develop conference (20 years!)
Your veteran players have been keeping better notes on your game than your production system has... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about how players remember everything. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb
Apparently there is some kind of sporting contest going on...
Check out the new episode of the 'Playing with Balance' podcast, where I interview Daniel Ramotowski, a senior game designer specialising in finance, logistics, and international trade law! https://f.mtr.cool/xncqdaybwd
Yesterday I bumped into Dan Mascall from Curve Games. We had a brief chat about being at Develop Conference
Check out the new Substack for #LiveOpsLounge! This is the place to be to learn about everything LiveOps, from blog posts to podcasts.
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LiveOps Lounge is a community of LiveOps games makers sharing insight and best practice about games which players love and keep returning to.
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Your players aren't burned out on Seasonal events; they're burned out on facing the same rinse-and-repeat version of a cookie-cutter update... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about mechanic fatigue vs art fatigue. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb
Time for the opening keynote at Develop Conference on Brighton The team at 4J talking about the development of voxel creative survival games Reforj It's a masterpiece of release early and engaging a community
I'm now going to be speaking at Develop Conference Brighton next week... I'm also doing a talk on why Tech Raises Money Better Than Games https://f.mtr.cool/zoafgdijtl
I'm now going to be speaking at Develop Conference Brighton next week... On Tuesday I join a panel on The State of Mobile Creativity... https://f.mtr.cool/qytrrsrebw
Did the last live event you ran have a satisfying end or did it leave you wanting more? In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about not finishing what you start... More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb
I'm now going to be speaking at Develop Conference Brighton next week... I'm also doing a talk on why Tech Raises Money Better Than Games https://f.mtr.cool/actwdwaqwu
I'm now going to be speaking at Develop Conference Brighton next week... On Tuesday I join a panel on The State of Mobile Creativity... https://f.mtr.cool/fmbjsysslt
Last chance to book a slot in advance to take part in my VoxPop interviews at #DevelopConf Brighton ... pick a time whilst you still can!! https://f.mtr.cool/ohdbajnkml
I'm now going to be speaking at Develop Conference Brighton next week... I'm also doing a talk on why Tech Raises Money Better Than Games https://f.mtr.cool/nasegukucc
I'm now going to be speaking at Develop Conference Brighton next week... On Tuesday I join a panel on The State of Mobile Creativity... https://f.mtr.cool/mjolbfgdgp
The players generating the most feedback in your community are not telling you what you need to know... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about how your loudest players are lying to you. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb
This is exactly my issue with the Social Media bans... https://f.mtr.cool/eqyncqwjax Great way to chill the entire digital economy... Oh! While destroying privacy/freedom of speach without actually being effective at protecting anyone (or being actually enforceable)
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Are you out at #DevelopConf Brighton? I want to interview you! Just a quick VoxPop no more than 3 mins! ... pick a time before I run out of slots!! https://f.mtr.cool/ohdbajnkml
You already had these players, you spent to acquire them, and now you made them feel like strangers... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about your cheapest acquisition. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb
Still looking for more awesome people to interview whilst I'm out at Develop Brighton Tell me why you are there? What you have learned? And your hopes for the coming year! You know you want to!! https://f.mtr.cool/ohdbajnkml