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Unlocking Gamer Motivations: Insights from 1.75+ Million Players Over a Decade

Nick Yee  (Co-Founder & Analytics Lead, Quantic Foundry)

Location: Room 2001, West Hall

Date: Friday, March 21

Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: Business & Marketing

Format: Lecture

Vault Recording: Video

Audience Level: All

Drawing on a decade of data from the Gamer Motivation Profile, with input from over 1.75 million players, this session reveals key trends and actionable insights. Discover how gaming motivations have shifted (or stayed consistent), how the 9 Gamer Types align with business-relevant traits like "genre grazing radius," and the lessons we've learned about understanding and assessing player motivations.

Takeaway

Gain access to exclusive, data-backed findings on long-term trends in gaming motivations, player segments, and demographic behaviors. These insights will empower you to make informed decisions about design, marketing, and audience engagement in an ever-evolving gaming landscape.

Intended Audience

This session is tailored for game designers, marketing strategists, and consumer insights professionals looking to leverage data-driven gaming motivation research to enhance game development and marketing initiatives.



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