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George Ng

@drgeorgeng

8 months

Aimtraining with @thresh in Lisbon. @Forge @ggwp_ai

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Centralized game asset markets, currently have advantages in convenience, security, & support. But decentralized markets can address these drawbacks and offer benefits like ownership, transparency, and lower fees. Gamers just want a seamless and fair experience, regardless of the

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Sharing a list of approaches that #gamedev can use to boost player spend & engagement for liveops games. Each approach comes with its psychological basis, example titles for reference, and manipulation potential for ethical design considerations.

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Game trash talk is often seen as immature, but it also brings fun and a competitive edge. With matchmaking connecting diverse backgrounds, clear guidelines are essential. It's important to consider party and game state and to differentiate between comments on actions/game

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👋 Hi there, I'm Dr George Ng, Co-founder at GGWP. We're on a mission to democratize positive play using #AI and #GamerPsychology . Stay tuned for updates on #GGWP and insights from our journey. #TechForGood #PositivePlay

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Public list ranks games by toxicity—select, not exhaustive or 'most toxic'. @ggwp_ai 's analysis finds omissions, no naming/shaming 😉. Toxicity varies between PvE & PvP. Community managers, compare with peer games for smarter benchmarking. #AI #gamingcommunity #CommunityManager

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Why is #LeagueOfLegends seen as more accessible and less toxic than #dota2 ? Active branding and support by @riotgames , concise tutorials, quicker matches, and a gentler learning curve play a role. On the other hand, Dota's intricate learning ramp, tough mechanics, and lack of

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@drgeorgeng

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🙏 @Forge -Internal team @FishStix @najjybar @zeldamarie @Wakkos (and others who need to get on socials 😆) and my co-founders @kunoag @thresh . First steps towards making gamer rewards based on profile, engagement, and community participation a reality.

Forge

@Forge

9 months

Time to introduce the entrepreneurs and visionaries behind Forge: our founders. Together, @Thresh , @kunoag , and @DrGeorgeNg bring decades of experience founding successful startups across gaming, nerd culture, and technology. Let’s dive in, shall we? 🧵

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@SynthPotato Overwatch's team-based gameplay and diverse roster had a major impact on community and esports - GOTY didn't seem crazy at the time.

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@drgeorgeng

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. @theesa report highlights benefits of gaming: reduced stress, anxiety & loneliness and increased happiness. A reminder of why safe gaming communities are crucial.

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At @ggwp_ai , we explore the connection between #gamedev design and player misconduct. Here's a slide on sports games from our EA Demo Day presentation, highlighting this link.

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@drgeorgeng

8 months

Leveling up anime game with @kunoag

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@kunoag

8 months

Doctor visit with @drgeorgeng in San Mateo @Forge @ggwp_ai

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Game monetization history reveals balance between profitability and manipulation. Ideal #gamedev reqs when pursuing longevity? Cost, support, & player ownership transparency, spend responsibility metrics, community input, and most importantly - entertaining experiences.

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Review bombing shows that crowd wisdom can still be biased. To identify it, look for clusters of extreme and terse reviews. Also consider potential motivations (e.g. #Starfield with fandom bias or lack of #PlayStation release).

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LFG! @kunoag @thresh @zeldamarie @FishStix @najjybar @Wakkos @Forge community

Forge

@Forge

8 months

Huge news… Forge is officially LIVE! 🚨 Get ready to embark on a gaming journey like no other and Forge your legacy. Sign up today at to build your gaming profile and start earning rewards from your achievements. 🔥

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7 months

Good talk with Kimberley Voll ( @FairPlayA ), Tony Jones ( @HiRezStudios ), and Leticia Patricio ( @unity ) on game toxicity – thanks all!

Toxicity in Games Roundtable

In a constantly evolving gaming landscape, strong and engaged player communities are key. Watch our Toxicity in Games roundtable to learn why fostering healt...

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@drgeorgeng

9 months

Had an insightful chat about the future of #AI in #gaming with @gelfenbeyn and @aaron_bush_ . We covered innovation, ethics, business models, and how @ggwp_ai is contributing to the landscape. Thanks for the great discussion!

AI x Games: What’s the Path Forward?

AI is all the rage right now, but unless you’re in the thick of it, it can be hard to make perfect sense of what’s possible today and where we’re headed. Wil...

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George Ng

@drgeorgeng

9 months

AI in game moderation is essential for scalable review but complex. Gamer demographics cause label data skew. MLMs, LLMs, & ASRs inherent data skew from pre-trainings. While not all biases are harmful, they can impact underrepresented groups.

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@drgeorgeng

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Enemy outlines in #Overwatch2 are still larger in lower screen resolutions? 🤯 Did @Blizzard_Ent deliberately design for competitive balance or inadvertently create a pay to lose for nicer monitors? 🤔

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@drgeorgeng

9 months

@GameSpot To help summarize, Phil saying Xbox past early supply issues. Now, it's about pushing what hardware can do. Like #Starfield     at 4k/30fps on #XboxSeriesX .

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10 months

"Exciting to witness 4 classic 10+ year old games dominate Twitch's most streamed list! 🎮🔥 Unlike traditional media, @CounterStrike , @LeagueOfLegends , @DOTA2 , and @RockstarGames thrive through player interactions and competition, keeping the games fresh and exciting. 🙌 This

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@drgeorgeng

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@GameSpot Wheres UMK3?

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@drgeorgeng

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Most gaming privacy fines are tied to COPPA, not GDPR, and are smaller compared to those from social media. Does this mean the industry is more privacy-conscious, or under-scrutinized?

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@drgeorgeng

10 months

Revealing #MostChargedGames from @ggwp_ai ! In #LoL , #CallOfDuty , #DOTA , fervor can blur into toxicity. Let's remember, every game should end with #ggwp . We want to hear your stories, share them with us! 🎮❤️

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@drgeorgeng

9 months

Thoughts on Dota behavior changes? Curious how @valvesoftware balances skill, queue time, and dislikes. Will disliking many players just extend queues or dilute weight? 🤔 #Dota2

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@drgeorgeng

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@pcgamer How do most #gamedev feel about this? Is @EpicGames a serious consideration? Is the distribution fee savings at the expense of some consumer exposure from @Steam worth it?

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@IGN #NBA2K24 gameplay is solid & cross console platform is nice, but @2Kgames - microtransactions specifically in PvP modes like MyTEAM and the Park continue to ruin competitive balance.

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@drgeorgeng

9 months

@DSVolition RIP and thank you! Props for trying to evolve #SaintsRow but learning may be that each game should focus on core gameplay that makes it fun.

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@drgeorgeng

10 months

At @ggwp_ai , we've also found that while LLMs are impressive in label generation, they still can't quite match experienced human labelers. Attached is an insightful image from @OpenAI to highlight this. We deeply value the blend of tech and human expertise, notably with our

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@alphaINTEL @HisWattson @RealLegendJuice Great to see community working together to catch this guy! Now how can apex catch these cheaters earlier and more regularly. 🤔

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@drgeorgeng

10 months

New insights at @ggwp_ai underline the impact of gaming toxicity on player engagement. This expands on the initial research presented at GDC: . Case studies coming soon from our team! #gamedev #gamingcommunity

Applying Methods from Other Domains to Identify Gamer Behaviors

In this 2021 GDC Fair Play Summit session, GGWP chief technology officer George Ng shares examples from financial services, government and intelligence, and ...

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@drgeorgeng

10 months

🎮 Grateful to be mentioned in the article by @LightspeedVC : "The 4th Industrial Revolution of Video Games." Check it out: Thrilled to be part of this gaming revolution at @ggwp_ai ! Our recent release of a free tier product with accessible APIs empowers

Gaming x AI Market Map: The Infinite Power of Play

An (inevitably incomplete) overview of the emerging landscape of artificial intelligence and procedural generation in interactive media.

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@drgeorgeng

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@SynthPotato If gameplay is solid, portability is a game-changer.

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@drgeorgeng

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MarI/O was a brilliant video by @SethBling showing a genetic algorithm used to train a simple neural network to play #Mario (World). Fascinating to meet practitioners in deep learning, especially in gaming, credit it as their first exposure to AI. (Also a hit when used in ML

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George Ng

@drgeorgeng

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@AP Safeguarding ethical standards / long-term health, or infringing on individual choices?

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@drgeorgeng

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Is #Google paying #Apple to be default search engine anti-competitive or just smart business? Status quo bias keeps users from switching. Courts will decide if it's a problem.

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@drgeorgeng

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@Forge 🔥🛠️👀🚀

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@mike_ooxx @Forge @thresh @kunoag @Crunchyroll 🤷‍♂️👍🤣

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@drgeorgeng

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@xMBGx 2018 because it took a huge leap in storytelling, gameplay, and atmosphere, revolutionizing the series.

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@UniverseDota no names from @ggwp_ai but how about games not listed that would be high on these charts? 😉

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@borgetsebastien @TheSandboxGame Glad to promote positive play in the metaverse with @borgetsebastien . @ggwp_ai @Forge

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@drgeorgeng

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@denk_tweets Regardless of relationship and family status, having a strong support system is crucial. While energy and (relevant) experience differentiate founders, the biggest impact on financial success comes from the right space and timing.

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@Forge Apex

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@prodbyquest @ValorINTEL Celebratory actions like teabagging aren't essential to Valorant. Just like in pro sports, where directed celebrations often lead to fouls or fines, setting boundaries for sportsmanship seems progressive. Players will adapt and find new, not necessarily worse ways for celebratory

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@drgeorgeng

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Lots of criticism for @EA for shutting down fifa 21 servers after 3+ years. For comparison @2Kgames ends NBA support every 2+ years, @343Studio kept Halo alive for 14, and EA is shutting down fifa 18 after 6+. Bigger issue is lack of clarity and consistency to set expectations

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@ValorINTEL Just because teabagging was normalized in games like Halo doesn't mean developers can't set new standards. The pro league's high visibility influences behavior at all levels. A warning is balanced—strong enough to set that tone, yet not punitive.

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@drgeorgeng

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🔍 Significant differences between @Dall_E_2 & @midjourney - @midjourney clearly superior🥇! Thoughts, @OpenAI 🧐? (👇Comparison below👇). At @ggwp_ai , we're using such generative outputs as labels for our inappropriate content detection models. #AI #TechForGood

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@drgeorgeng

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@AdamShurey @pcgamer @EpicGames @Steam It's not surprising that Epic's low fees and non-exclusivity appeal to you as an indie dev. How do you balance that with Steam's larger community, robust reviews, and more features? Do the savings with Epic outweigh potential exposure on Steam?

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@WIRED About time...

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@drgeorgeng

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Main questions in IP rights for #GenerativeAI : 1. Patentable outputs? 2. Protect copyrighted inputs? #GPT4 #Bard #midjourney #StabilityAI

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@drgeorgeng

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In game moderation, responsible AI is about ensuring fairness, balancing privacy & safety, and acknowledging the need for ongoing adaptation and human oversight due to AI's limitations. For gamers, transparency is paramount. Disruptive behaviors must be defined, reflecting each

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The implementation of fair, responsible, and accurate AI is a top priority for many companies. But how companies define 'Responsible AI' is equally important. How do you define Responsible AI?

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@drgeorgeng

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@pcgamer While I understand the economics for Blizzard, not sure who this is for without cross buy. Even steamdeck already supports

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George Ng

@drgeorgeng

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@pcgamer @EA for palatable microtransactions 🙏: 1. For cosmetics only 2. Allow players to earn 3. Optional for core progression

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George Ng

@drgeorgeng

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@SynthPotato Agree that console exclusives de-risk certain large projects for devs that can lead to games that might not otherwise be made.

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George Ng

@drgeorgeng

8 months

@alphaINTEL When tilted any cracked shield 😅, doing 80+ on flesh otherwise

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@drgeorgeng

9 months

@Forge Let's go!

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George Ng

@drgeorgeng

9 months

#gamedevs face dilemma: short data retention favored by GDPR & consumers can impede efforts to combat grooming. Games can focus on guidelines & reporting but it's unclear if FTC & Ofcom expect scanning tech for compliance. Sharing a table summarizing potential actions below:

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George Ng

@drgeorgeng

10 months

@Titan_Blacklist @ggwp_ai Some titans escape the public eye, @Titan_Blacklist 😉

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@drgeorgeng

10 months

COPPA 2.0 & KOSA bring needed upgrades to child safety, yet questions on enforcement and implementation remain. New privacy concerns may also arise. Read more: @ggwp_ai is dedicated to helping gaming platforms navigate this complex terrain with our

Senate panel advances bills to childproof the internet

President Joe Biden has made child safety a top administration priority.

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