The Best Testing Feedback Comes from Players in Pajamas

I want to quickly 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 […]
Why “Too Much Feedback” Actually Means You’re Testing Too Late

“We’re getting way too much feedback from players”. I’ve heard this phrase more times than I’d like to admit during my years in the gaming industry. And every single time, it makes me flinch a little because this statement is usually a red flag that something went wrong much earlier in the development process. […]