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Why Remote Playtesting Should Be in Your User Research Toolkit

I was talking to a UX researcher recently who said: “We’ve always done our playtesting in the lab. It’s just how we’ve always done it.”  That phrase made me pause because limiting yourself to only one research method can seriously restrict what you learn about your players. Your players aren’t going to experience your game in a sterile lab with someone watching over their shoulder. They’re going to play on their couch, during lunch breaks or on their commute. Here

Why Remote Playtesting Should Be in Your User Research Toolkit

September 10, 2025

I was talking to a UX researcher recently who said: “We’ve always done our playtesting in the lab. It’s just how we’ve always done it.”  That phrase made me pause because limiting yourself to only one research method can seriously restrict what you learn about your players. Your players aren’t going to experience your game in a sterile lab with someone watching over their shoulder. They’re going to play on their couch, during lunch breaks or on their commute. Here

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Internal playtests hide the flaws that frustrate real players. In this Episode 3 recap of Game UX Alchemists, learn why dev‑team feedback falls short—and how recruiting the right players turns honest insights into higher retention and smoother launches.

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