The Best Playtesting Feedback Comes from Players in Pajamas

I want to describe two playtesting scenarios for you: Option 1: You’re settling into your favorite gaming chair, controller in hand, snacks within reach. You spent months perfecting your setup and tweaking it to your liking. The lighting is just right, your monitor is at the perfect angle and you’re wearing those comfortable pajamas that […]

Large-Scale Tests: The Antidote Playbook

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.

5 Common FTUE Mistakes We See During Playtests

The average refund rate for games on Steam is estimated to be roughly 10%. This means 1 in 10 buyers request their money back if their initial impression isn’t good enough. That first impression comes down to the First Time User Experience (FTUE), the very first minutes a player spends with your game. We’ve run […]

UX Game Lab: The Antidote Playbook

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.

Importance of Player Profiles in Game Testing

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.

Game Market Research: The Antidote Playbook

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.

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