Weeks 1–8 -
Market Analysis & Audience Research
Objective
The first phase introduces foundational concepts of market research tailored specifically for the gaming industry. Learners will explore how AI can streamline and enhance traditional research methods by analyzing vast datasets efficiently
What You Will Learn
- Fundamentals of market analysis and its role in game development.
- How to use AI for data collection, processing, and trend identification.
- Techniques for segmenting audiences and understanding consumer behavior
Course Content
- Introduction to Market Research
- Understanding qualitative vs. quantitative research.
- Importance of product-market fit in gaming.
- Leveraging AI for Data Collection
- Tools like Google Trends, SEMrush, and AI-powered analytics platforms.
- Consumer Behavior Analysis
- Predictive modeling and customer segmentation.
- Sentiment Analysis
- Using AI to gauge player feedback on existing games.
Key Activities
- Conduct a competitive analysis of popular games using AI tools.
- Create a persona-based segmentation report for a hypothetical game.
- Perform sentiment analysis on social media discussions about trending games.