Department of PlayTokenomics: How to Design Economies for Crypto GamesA detailed guide exploring the mechanics, motivations and systems that underpin the world’s most successful crypto games.25 min read·Feb 10, 2022----
Department of PlayMonetisation Catalysts: What They Are & Why You Need ThemA look at the most powerful ways to engage players with your game’s monetisation systems9 min read·Dec 16, 2021----
Department of PlayinironSource LevelUpDeconstructing Axie Infinity: Is Play to Earn the Future?A deep dive into one of 2021’s biggest gaming revelations24 min read·Oct 7, 2021----
Department of PlayDeconstructing FIFA 21 Ultimate Team: Is the Future of Football Free?FIFA 21 Ultimate Team Key Facts: Launch Date: 5th October 2020 Developer: Electronic Arts Publisher: Electronic Arts Status: Worldwide…18 min read·Aug 31, 2021----
Department of PlayinironSource LevelUpBuilding Successful Games: 6 Key Lessons from Arcades — Department of PlayThe idea that developers and publishers of contemporary games can take meaningful, monetising lessons from the heritage of arcade gaming…13 min read·Jul 13, 2021----
Department of PlayinironSource LevelUpGuide: How To Deconstruct Games Better — Department of Play9 min read·Jun 3, 2021----
Department of PlayDeconstructing Clash Quest: The Key to Solving Supercell’s Puzzle? — Department of Play10 min read·Apr 29, 2021----
Department of Play7 Tips For Successful Video Game Prototyping — Department of PlayIf you want to make a game that succeeds creatively and commercially, prototyping will almost certainly be a key step in the design and…8 min read·Mar 29, 2021----
Department of PlayGuide: Building Matchmaking To Engage and RetainAs a general concept, matchmaking is fundamentally simple.11 min read·Feb 8, 2021----
Department of PlayRise & Fall Guys: How to Save a HitIn the midst of a year consumed by the COVID-19 pandemic, an atypical battle royale game emerged as something of a star of 2020. That game…13 min read·Dec 21, 2020----