Major Achievements
• Launched innovative research programs at Valve integrating player psychology into commercial game development.
• Pioneered data-driven approaches at August Gaming for slot game player experience optimization.
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Current Job Title
Chief Research Officer (CRO)
Current Company
August Gaming
Company Website
https://www.augustgaming.com/
Biography
Dr. Mike Ambinder is a psychologist and research scientist with extensive experience in applied research and game design, particularly in leveraging psychological and behavioral insights to enhance user experiences. He is best known for his significant work at Valve Corporation as an Experimental Psychologist, where he focused on game analytics and player-centered design. In 2023, Dr. Ambinder became Chief Research Officer (CRO) at August Gaming, a gaming technology company specializing in casino and slot game development for the Asia-Pacific market.
Business Verticals
Casino, Gambling, Gaming, Online Casinos
Traffic Types
Content Marketing, SEO, Social Media Marketing
Place of Birth
United States
Geographic Markets
Asia-Pacific
Education
• Ph.D., Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Professional Strengths
• Expertise in experimental psychology and player behavior analytics
• Bridging game design and scientific research for commercial outcomes
• User-centric innovation strategy
Years of Experience
15
Recent News
• Appointed Chief Research Officer at August Gaming (November 2023, August Gaming press release)
Media Appearances
• Panelist and speaker at industry conferences including GDC and several academic gaming seminars (sources: GDC Vault, LinkedIn)