Player Profiles vs. Demographics in Playtesting
Some teams spend hours defining their playtest recruitment criteria, obsessing over getting the perfect mix of ages, genders and geographic locations. The issue with this approach is that they recruit the right demographics, but can end up getting the wrong feedback. When testing how players experience your game, it’s important to focus more on their […]
How to Validate Game Ideas Before Development
First‑Time User Experience (FTUE) can make or break a game. Discover simple, proven tactics for crafting intuitive onboarding that teaches core mechanics fast and hooks players for the long haul.
The Story Behind Laser Guided Games, Makers of Fractured Worlds
What happens when a decade of AAA game development meets the freedom of indie experimentation? For Laser Guided Games, it meant creating something that bridges two beloved but often opposing genres. As part of our Indie Program, they’ve been using Antidote to playtest and refine their vision. We sat down with the team to learn […]
How To Keep Games Alive After Launch
First‑Time User Experience (FTUE) can make or break a game. Discover simple, proven tactics for crafting intuitive onboarding that teaches core mechanics fast and hooks players for the long haul.
Player Creativity in Gamification
First‑Time User Experience (FTUE) can make or break a game. Discover simple, proven tactics for crafting intuitive onboarding that teaches core mechanics fast and hooks players for the long haul.
Addressing Security in Remote Playtesting
First‑Time User Experience (FTUE) can make or break a game. Discover simple, proven tactics for crafting intuitive onboarding that teaches core mechanics fast and hooks players for the long haul.
The Story Behind Star Racer, an Indie Game by Whatnot Games
In case you didn’t know, we launched our Indie Program last year. The program’s mission is to make playtesting more accessible for smaller teams, who don’t have the resources or opportunity to playtest their games (which is important to validate concepts & build player community). We’re proud to share the story of one of […]
How Different Backgrounds Shape UX Research
First‑Time User Experience (FTUE) can make or break a game. Discover simple, proven tactics for crafting intuitive onboarding that teaches core mechanics fast and hooks players for the long haul.
The Role of AI in User Research
First‑Time User Experience (FTUE) can make or break a game. Discover simple, proven tactics for crafting intuitive onboarding that teaches core mechanics fast and hooks players for the long haul.
Get Ready to Rematch: Launch Party and 80 Free Copies Up for Grabs!
The gaming community has been buzzing about Rematch and we couldn’t be more excited to share what’s coming your way. Whether you’ve been part of the development journey or you’re just discovering this gem, we’ve got some incredible news that’ll make your June absolutely epic. Rematch Giveaway: 70 Free Copies In collaboration with Sloclap, we’re […]