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EA\u2019s Player Connection team is a multidisciplinary team with expertise in social psychology, user experience, game design, and educational development. In this talk, the Player Connection Team will introduce you to the growing field of social systems design in video games and walk you through the team\u2019s approach to advising on social design for some of EA\u2019s largest franchises, educating studios on best practices, and improving outcomes for players. We\u2019re here to answer the big questions like: \u2018How can I make my player\u2019s social experience better?\u2019, \u2018Why do I want to invest resources in social design?\u2019 and, maybe even most importantly, \u2018What is social design anyway?\u2019.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EA\u2019s Player Connection team is a multidisciplinary team with expertise in social psychology, user experience, game design, and educational development. In this talk, the Player Connection Team will introduce you to the growing field of social systems design in video games and walk you through the team\u2019s approach to advising on social design for some of EA\u2019s largest franchises, educating studios on best practices, and improving outcomes for players. 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