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King F2P specialist argues the "quite cryptic" principles of game economy are integral to ensuring the most of player engagement
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Javier Barnes
Job Title
Head of Game Design
Organisation Pixel Noire Games
About
Javier Barnes is the head of game design at Pixel Noire Games.
Previously, he was lead game designer of Monster Legends, as well as game economy and systems designer for top grossing mobile hits such as Despicable Me: Minion Rush and Asphalt 8: Airborne, among many others.
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Pixel Noire Games
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Pixel Noire Games’ Javier Barnes on how to benchmark, create and validate fun
"If your game is not fun and not engaging to the audience, it won’t go far."