The Psychology of Play: The Power of Understanding Your Players
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The key to creating engaging, intuitive and meaningful gaming experiences lies simply in understanding your players. Through real-life examples from iconic game franchises, we will explore how to harness the principles of user-centred design to create successful games. Whether you're a seasoned game developer or just starting out, this talk will inspire you to think differently about the power of play — and the ways in which we craft it.
Target Audiences
This talk is for anyone working in games.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Key Take Aways
- The fundamental principles of user-centred design and practical strategies for applying them in order to create engaging and satisfying game experiences.
- Valuable lessons from how iconic video games have successfully implemented these concepts over the years.
- The value and importance of understanding your players, and creating experiences that are intuitive, accessible and meaningful.
Session Type
Talk
