Overview
Dive into the intricacies of player onboarding and engagement in this 57-minute GDC 2016 session presented by UX Researcher Celia Hodent. Explore common pitfalls in game design, gain valuable insights from User Experience (UX) research, and learn best practices implemented in successful titles like Epic Games' Fortnite. Discover effective strategies to remove barriers, implement active tutorials, and enhance player motivation. Gain a deeper understanding of the gamer's brain and how to leverage UX principles to create more engaging and immersive gaming experiences.
Syllabus
Intro
Introduction: Reminders
Discovery: Remove barriers
Learning: Active Tutorials
Immersion: About Motivation
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