Date : 11月2日，星期四 - 13.30 - 14.00 >

Description: In a competitive field like the gaming industry there is no one-size-fits-all approach to player retention, but implementing features related to the real world and the players’ contexts can be a gamechanger when it comes to maintaining a player base and improving user experience. If done correctly, real-world influence can, on its own, be a session and retention driver. The presentation focuses on: - Findings from current players in the field of real-world gaming - Dos and Don’ts in regards to gameplay mechanics and art style - Working with real-world data and implementing them into a project - Working with an imbalance gaming field. Intended audience: Game Developers and industry professionals Any party who might want their project influenced by the real world or stay up to date with industry advancements Key takeaways: This presentation will show how adding a real-world layer to any game can be beneficial for its player retention and session count, as well as concrete examples and use cases of data layers that would be applicable to a wide range of game genres. Additionally, attending this session will grant insights on best practices and pitfalls to avoid when creating location-based games or features, coming directly from experts in the field of real-world gaming.