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Game UX Alchemists podcast panel discussing real player feedback in playtesting

Why Internal Playtests Fail: Real Player Feedback Matters

Internal playtests hide the flaws that frustrate real players. In this EpisodeΒ 3 recap of GameΒ UXΒ Alchemists, learn why dev‑team feedback falls shortβ€”and how recruiting the right players turns honest insights into higher retention and smoother launches.

Game UX Alchemists podcast panel discussing real player feedback in playtesting

Why Internal Playtests Fail: Real Player Feedback Matters

Internal playtests hide the flaws that frustrate real players. In this EpisodeΒ 3 recap of GameΒ UXΒ Alchemists, learn why dev‑team feedback falls shortβ€”and how recruiting the right players turns honest insights into higher retention and smoother launches.

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UX Case Study: Assisted Playtesting

Β  Regardless of the stage of development, it’s always extremely important to playtest your games. The insights and information you obtain through this process are

Xbox and Bethesda antidote ux playtest

Why did Microsoft aquire Bethesda?

On 9th March, Microsoft announced the completion of acquisition of the game publisher Bethesda, for 7.5 billion dollars in total. Interestingly, the most noticeable competitor

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