Bob De Schutter

@bobdeschutter.be

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Professor at Northeastern University • award-winning indie game dev • PhD in game design, aging, motivation & learning • helps game devs to be mindful of older players

Older person sitting in a sunroom playing a video game on a handheld device. Her shadows shows her avatar.
My face with a massive gaping hole to the side of it.
Gamers are maturing. Is the industry ready? Already 53 million strong, the community of U.S. gamers 50 and over presents a major growth opportunity. Yet research shows that older players feel overlooked by the gaming industry. Our panel featuring experts on consumer behavior, marketing and design will explore the future of gaming for this key cohort. Discover how to create age-inclusive games that captivate mature players and learn non-obvious insights for reaching this diverse audience. Whether you’re a developer, marketer or researcher, this session offers valuable strategic takeaways.
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Full Throttle - scene where Chitlins, Whiskey and Skirt plays.
NBA game with video-game style visualizations
6224 people like game dev, 1139 like video games
An animation of the Mature content label that replaces Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language and Blood and Gore with Innovative Gameplay, Thought-Provoking Themes, Meaningful Dialogue and Aesthetic experiences as "What mature gamers actually want".
Bob De Schutter having a portrait taken in front of trees.
AgeTech flyer for CES 2024