Building Confidence in Topics of Games User Research

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This talk discusses a comprehensive overview of the games user research domain. This talk is specifically crafted for recent graduates, junior-weight researchers, and individuals seeking new employment in games user research (GUR). After this talk the viewers should feel more confident in discussing GUR-related job roles, having a solid grounding in domain-specific methods, key terminologies, roles, and foundational aspects of the GUR domain, toward forging their own opportunities and personal growth.

The talk’s content has been submitted by members of the GUR-SIG community, and uncovers common misconceptions exposed by job interviews, CVs and in conversation with game developers.

Topics include GUR Foundations and History, Job Rules, Contributions of GUR, and a brief intro to methods.

Sebastian Long, Player Research

Sebastian Long is a Games UX Researcher at Player Research, the award-winning games user research and analytics consultancy. Since 2012 Seb has contributed to hundreds of games across all platforms and genres, including best-loved games from Harry Potter, Sonic, Moshi Monsters, LEGO, LittleBigPlanet, FIFA, and many more. Seb is a BAFTA Member, Develop ‘30 Under 30’ award winner, GURSIG Steering Committee member, and runs the #gamesUR events in Europe.

Lanie Dixon, Ubisoft

Lanie Dixon is a User Researcher at Ubisoft Montreal. Prior to Ubisoft she was the Co-Founder and Director of User Research at Octothorpe game studio in Salt Lake City Utah. In addition to her work with Octothorpe, Lanie was one of the four game developers and business owners running the Utah Games Guild, a volunteer organization working to promote and support local indie game development in Utah. Lanie also a member of the steering committee for the GRUX-SIG.

#gamesUR Conference
Games User Research focuses on players’ psychology and their behaviour via techniques such as playtesting, analytics, expert analysis, and others. Game User Researchers aim to help game developers deliver players the best gaming experience possible.

The #gamesUR Conference is a biannual gathering of the world's top professionals in games user research. For more information visit www.gamesurconf.com



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