The New Player Experience - Hooks, Tutorials, Rewards
The hook, the tutorial and the reward. Pairs with The First Five Minutes.
Player Psychology Read the tutorials →
A Three Part Talk on Player Motivation in Game Design
Keeping players engaged without wasting their time.
Designing Player Goals
Roblox workshop on short, mid and long term goals.
The True Genius of Dark Souls II - How to Approach Game Difficulty
How to think about difficulty for players who have never touched your game.
Social Difficulty Curve - Easing Players into Communication
Pacing social interaction the way you pace mechanics.
The Gamer's Brain, Part 2: UX of Onboarding and Player Engagement
GDC talk on common onboarding pitfalls and UX research guidelines.
The Gamer's Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Design
GDC talk on how brain science can improve player experience.
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