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Validating AUDIOMECH’s Onboarding and Core Mechanics Through Remote Playtesting

Learn how Antidote’s stress testing improved Solium Infernum’s performance and our role in coordinating the playtest!

Validating AUDIOMECH’s Onboarding and Core Mechanics Through Remote Playtesting

February 19, 2026

Learn how Antidote’s stress testing improved Solium Infernum’s performance and our role in coordinating the playtest!

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

3 Things Publishers Look for When Funding Games (That Most Studios Miss)

Getting funding for your game is tough right now. Publishers and investors are more selective than ever and the competition is fierce. I spend a

Discover How Oro Interactive Validated Game Concepts Early with Antidote

Learn how Antidote’s stress testing improved Solium Infernum’s performance and our role in coordinating the playtest!

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Enhancing Alan Wake 2: How Remedy Leveraged Antidote for Gathering Crucial Playtest Feedback

The Company Remedy Entertainment is a world-renowned game studio recognized for its expertise in narrative-driven and visually stunning titles. One of these titles, Alan Wake

“The platform is like a wizard” – Metric Empire’s Story Self-Organizing Playtests With Antidote

A video interview with Nicholas Routhier and Pier-Luc Papineau, Co-Founders and Directors at Metric Empire. In this case study, they discuss their experience working with

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How Ankama Increased Their New Player Retention Rate by 25% with Antidote

Learn how DOFUS Touch improved new player retention by 25% and experienced a successful relaunch with over 200,000 downloads after partnering with Antidote’s targeted playtesting and insightful UX analysis.

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How to Lead a Successful Multiplayer Playtest: An In-Depth Guide

Co-author: Lucila Drughieri, UX Researcher at Antidote Multiplayer playtesting is a research study that aims to evaluate a game’s social dynamics and overall user

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3 Unique Insights That A Full Playthrough Reveals for Your Game

Co-author: Theadora Vaxevanou, UX Researcher at Antidote A full playthrough is a Game User Research (GUR) method that involves playtesting your game from start to

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Stress Testing in Games: 4 Key Factors You Should Consider

What makes a stress test a non-negotiable step in your game development process? When picturing the ideal game launch, studios often prioritize stunning visuals,

Hogwarts Legacy | Antidote UX Review: A Potter-Head’s Perspective

Hogwarts Legacy is the most-watched single-player game on Twitch, breaking records with 1.3 million concurrent viewers. But did it live up to the hype? A Potter-Head shares her perspective on the game’s UX, including its attention to detail, character development, map design, and menus.

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Women in Gaming: Girls Just Want To Play!

An Ongoing Issue In 2021, a study conducted by Reach3 Insights and Lenovo revealed that 59% of women in gaming from the US, Germany,

Dutch Game Day: Antidote’s UX Researcher Perspective

Today we bring you a post from Thea Vaxevanou, UX Researcher at Antidote. She loves Anthropology, Psychology, Films and obviously, games :). Her first console

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