Session Name: | What Really Makes Social Games "Social"? Demystifying Social Mechanics in Online Multiplayer Games, from MMOs to Farming Sims |
Speaker(s): | Matthew Ricchetti |
Company Name(s): | Kabam |
Track / Format: | Game Design |
Did you know free users get access to 30% of content from the last 2 years?
Overview: |
"Social games" is an often heard buzzword, originally used to refer to casual games on Facebook. But as gaming platforms become increasingly online and mobile, multiplayer social interactions become increasingly integral to engaging and monetarily successful experiences. Understanding social mechanics and how they affect business and user goals is critical for today's game designers, producers and PMs. |