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Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

Aug 23, 2019

A/B-Testing your Alexa Skill

In this article I introduce my architecture for A/B-testing Alexa Skills, along with an open-source…

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Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

Feb 26, 2019

Review: Rogue’s Choice

This article is something between a review and a case study, and it would have been even longer if I could have gotten…

Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

Feb 2, 2019

Review: Skyrim Very Special Edition

Role-playing games (RPGs) are a particularly interesting genre of #VoiceGames, in so far as they…

Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

Aug 12, 2018

Multi-modality in #VoiceGames

Multi-modality is a hot topic these days, and Dustin recently devoted an entire article on the distinction…

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Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

Jun 8, 2018

Mini Review: Would You Rather…? For Family

This game is among the most popular in Amazon’s US Skill Store, as evidenced by its…

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Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

May 29, 2018

Review: Akinator

Akinator is an astounding product, which is around since 2009 already. It has gained prominence on the mobile app and web browser…

Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

May 20, 2018

Glossary: Alexa Narrator

Context
Choosing the right narrator or moderator for a voice game
Definition
‘Alexa Narrator’ is a possible choice about the storytelling of a voice game, in which the voice of Amazon Alexa is used for leading the player through the game situations.
It can…

Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

May 6, 2018

Mini Review: PAC-MAN Stories

This voice game was one of the first kid-directed Alexa Skills to be released in the UK, about at the same time that the Echo Dot Kids Edition was announced. Since it is such a prestigious, high-profile game, it’s worth taking a closer look. In order not to make this article too…

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Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

Mar 10, 2018

Review: Panda Rescue

This #VoiceGame is a highlight both in the simulation game and the kids game category, as evidenced by the fact that it was one of the 20 finalists of the Alexa Skills Kids Challenge, and won a bonus prize for the best Alexa Skill designed for Echo Show. Let’s take a deep dive into what…

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Florian Hollandt in #VoiceFirst Games

Mar 22, 2018

Review: Yes Sire

There are three good reasons to take a close look at this game: It’s one of the most successful #VoiceGames overall (featured rank #6 among US ‘Game’ Skills), a brilliant example of a #VoiceFirst management simultation, and one of the most enjoyable things you can do on your Echo device. Let’s…

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