DGN Insights - The 7 Deadly Sins of Playtesting + Managing Technical Debt

DGN Insights is a monthly event. Join us at Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht for talks and workshops aimed at independent game developers.

By Dutch Game Nest

Date and time

Wednesday, February 5 · 2:45 - 4:45pm CET

Location

Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht

7 Koningin Wilhelminalaan 3527 LA Utrecht Netherlands

Agenda

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

The 7 Deadly Sins of Playtesting (That Could Kill Your Game)

Joris Roelofs

Every game developer knows that playtesting is important. Not everyone knows how to do it right. Discover which mistakes you might be making in this talk by Joris Roelofs, lead technical game designe...

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Managing Technical Debt

Abe Wits

Managing and balancing technical debt is key to any project in tech, including games. In this talk, ex-Google engineer turned game developer Abe Wits covers what tech debt is, why it happens, and how...

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Applying the lessons learned

This one is for the folks who have their own game or company to bring/discuss. We apply the lessons learned by practicing how to playtest your own game and discussing how to manage technical debt in ...

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

About DGN Insights

DGN Insights is an event aimed at independent game developers that takes place every first wednesday of the month. Our talks and workshops focus on the intersection of development and business.

DGN Insights is organised at Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht, with the amazing support of the teachers at the GLU Game Development program.

We encourage you to also attend DGA Network Lunch and GameProCafé, which happen before and after DGN Insights.

About Dutch Game Nest

Dutch Game Nest is the home for independent game developers who want to work and be around other independent game developers. Our office is currently located in De Alchemist, Europalaan 2, Utrecht. In this office we offer flexible workspaces for rent, non-profit, at a good price. Sounds interesting? Click here to join our Discord community!

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Dutch Game Nest