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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 10 MIN

How Game Studios Use Heatmaps to Design Levels

from Gaming Business with Fexingo: Studios, Publishers, and Interactive Entertainment Companies · host Fexingo

In this episode of Gaming Business with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into how game studios use player heatmap data to refine level design. They examine a specific case: how a major shooter franchise reduced player frustration by 30% after heatmaps revealed a single chokepoint that caused 40% of deaths. The hosts break down the data collection process, the surprising insight from left-handed players, and how studios balance data with designer intuition. A concrete look at how developers turn player behavior into better experiences. #Heatmaps #LevelDesign #GameDevelopment #PlayerData #Analytics #ShooterGames #FranchiseGame #Chokepoint #DataDrivenDesign #PlayerBehavior #UXDesign #GameStudios #Business #Technology #GamingBusiness #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #GameDesign Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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