In "Playtesting and Prototyping: The secrets they don't tell you", join Founder/CEO Emerson Phillips for a talk on how to rapidly create highly compelling products based off real-world playtester feedback!

Using real, live data from their hit FPS 'ShatterRush', you'll discover secret methods for recording and understanding playtesting feedback, finding trends in mountains of data, and transforming it into effective goals for rapid prototyping. This session is designed for anyone who creates digital products, like video games or apps.

Emerson is an award-winning tech designer and founder who has been at the forefront of game development innovation since 2017.

As the Founder/CEO of Tetra Studios, a game development studio dedicated to revolutionising play, he leverages cutting-edge tech in novel ways to create unforgettable gaming experiences. His work includes four world-first innovations in the XR space, as well as their latest PC game combining fluid movement with fully destructible environments, ‘ShatterRush’.

Socials:

Website: https://www.tetrastudios.com.au/

Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3668330/ShatterRush/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shatterrush/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tetrastudiosdev

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TetraStudiosDev

Date: Thursday 25 June, 2026

Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm

Location: UTS Building 11, Level 0, Room 405

Who is invited: All UTS students, industry professionals, or those interested in video game development.

This event is hosted with:

Please contact techfestival@uts.edu.au, if you have any questions about this event.

Please Note: This event is being hosted as a part of the 2026 UTS Tech Festival, which is being held from Monday 22 June - Friday 26 June. Find out more about Tech Fest 2026 here.

To ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all attendees, security measures are in place.

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