Exploring game analytics solutions for data-driven user research in indie studios

dc.contributor.advisorMirza-Babaei, Pejman
dc.contributor.authorGalati, Thomas
dc.date.accessioned2017-11-14T14:56:06Z
dc.date.accessioned2022-03-29T17:39:14Z
dc.date.available2017-11-14T14:56:06Z
dc.date.available2022-03-29T17:39:14Z
dc.date.issued2017-08-01
dc.degree.disciplineComputer Science
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (MSc)
dc.description.abstractUser research methodologies can be applied to games for the purposes of evaluating and improving them. Performing user testing during game development can highlight issues in gameplay early on, generally improving the end product. However, this evaluation can be costly, requiring frequent user tests and analysis. Because of this, small-size studios can find it difficult to perform formative evaluations of their games, simply due to a lack of resources. In this thesis, analytics methodologies in a mixed-methodology approach are proposed to help optimize the user research process, helping developers make informed choices to improve their games. This thesis features a framework which can be used to help assist these small-size developers in choosing from different solutions. Using this framework, three solutions are discussed and recommendations are given based on developer needs.en
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technologyen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10155/830
dc.language.isoenen
dc.subjectGames user researchen
dc.subjectMixed-methodsen
dc.subjectAnalyticsen
dc.subjectData-driven user researchen
dc.titleExploring game analytics solutions for data-driven user research in indie studiosen
dc.typeThesisen
thesis.degree.disciplineComputer Science
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)

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