WHERE GAMING
INSTINCT MEETS
SCIENTIFIC INSIGHT
We do games user research. Delivering actionable insights into usability, UX, appeal and play, so that you can focus on the game.
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The benefits of working with Player Research
Player Research is the premier games user research partner, enabling gamedev to gain meaningful insight from real players across the world.
We contribute to games of all genres, platforms, and audiences, leveraging our expertise in player experience and research methodology toward the development of truly successful games.
In-the-lab, at-home, expert-only. We create and deliver bespoke methods to get the player insights you need.
Realise your vision
Understand the player experience and hone it to your vision
Gain creative confidence
Grow in confidence and reduce risk through player insight and smart iteration
Drive dev forwards
Advance your design, securing your strengths and eliminating obstacles
“Player Research has become an integral part of our beta game evaluation process. The cooperation allows us to significantly speed up the optimisation process, thus reducing the time to market.”
MARCO BUSSE . European Games Group AG
Who we work with
A team of experts
From human-computer interaction to applied cognitive psychology, our team are qualified experts in user research.
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