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Inside the Game’s DNA: How Lumos Decodes What Makes a Hit
Why do some games explode while others disappear? Lumos breaks down what makes games click—from mechanics and emotional tone to player fit and market traction. Go beyond dashboards and discover the “why” behind hits, flops, and everything in between.
Tanay Vaidya
Taxonomy Specialist
@Gameopedia
Why Shared Intelligence Is the Secret to Better Games
Smarter game decisions don’t happen in silos. Here’s how marketers, designers, and producers use Lumos to stay aligned and build better games together.
Anjana Athanikar
Product Marketing
@Gameopedia
The Wisdom Pipeline: How Lumos Turns Data into Strategic Decisions
Wisdom is the ability to go beyond insight. Lumos, powered by Gameopedia's metadata and proprietary taxonomy, transforms data into wisdom that can provide immediate actionable intelligence for designers, developers, marketers, and investors at every level of the game creation cycle.
Shrutesh Kumar
Product Management
@Gameopedia
The Taxonomy That Knows What Players Want (Even Before They Do)
Gameopedia taxonomy uses metadata and insights from AI and human experts to power successful games
Shrutesh Kumar
Product Management
@Gameopedia
Beyond Insights: How Gameopedia’s Taxonomy Powers Wisdom
A genre-based approach to game insights doesn't explain what makes Blue Prince so good, but Lumos offers more. With data about vibes and feature-level analysis, game studios can explore the hidden connections that make games resonate with players
Shrutesh Kumar
Product Management
@Gameopedia
Why Dragon Age: The Veilguard Lost Its Soul (And Its Audience)
Veilguard's drastic shift from traditional RPG elements to simplified combat and reduced player agency resulted in disappointing sales of 1.5 million units against an expected 3 million. The game's attempt to modernize by removing core tactical gameplay alienated existing fans while failing to attract new players.
Tanay Vaidya
Taxonomy Specialist
@Gameopedia
Transforming Game Design: A Data-Driven Guide
Vampire Survivors perfected the formula through meticulous attention to player engagement patterns. Its success wasn't just about the compelling gameplay loop – it demonstrated how understanding existing trends and mechanics could lead to breakthrough success.
Anjana Athanikar
Product Marketing
@Gameopedia
Supercharge Game Marketing: Your Edge in the $200Bn Gaming Industry
Standing out isn't just challenging, it's Mission Critical; learn how Lumos can help you leapfrog your competitors.
Anjana Athanikar
Product Marketing
@Gameopedia
Designing for Gamers: Feature Combos That Transform Gameplay
Informed creativity can help you move beyond luck when it comes to design decisions.
Manal Hassan
Director of Product Design
@Gameopedia
The Art of Saying No: Using Wisdom to Make Tough Decisions
Sometimes the most powerful moment in creating a masterpiece is knowing what to leave out. Just ask the team behind God of War (2018)
Shrutesh Kumar
Product Management
@Gameopedia
