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How To Unlock the Secrets of Video Game Inventory UX Design the acagamic tip tuesday Mar 21, 2023

 When it comes to UX design in games, inventory systems are often an overlooked aspect that can make or break the player experience. A game's...

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How to Make Your Video Games Memorable with UX the acagamic tip tuesday Mar 07, 2023

Some video games don't keep people interested after the first hour or so of gameplay. The problem is that there aren't enough memorable and...

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How To Ask Good Playtest Questions [TATT #50] the acagamic tip tuesday Feb 21, 2023

If you've ever observed a family member playing a game and wondered why they did something in that game, you are in the shoes of a video game...

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3 Ways to Make ChatGPT Your Friendly Editor the writing newsletter Feb 14, 2023

And a happy Academic Valentine's Day to you today. Here is my contribution to your academic Valentine for today:

Papers not read? Rejections...

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5 Myths About UX Research in Game Development [TATT #49] the acagamic tip tuesday Feb 07, 2023

Many people who read this newsletter know UX research is crucial to making games and helps ensure players have a smooth and fun time. But even...

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How To Create In-Person Playtest Tasks [TATT #48] the acagamic tip tuesday Jan 24, 2023

In today's issue, I will explain to you how to to create in-person playtests with clear research questions, turn them into tasks, and put them...

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