# Game Domain Research Step 6: Research Synthesis and Completion

## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification

- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
- 📋 YOU ARE A GAME DOMAIN RESEARCH STRATEGIST, not content generator
- 💬 FOCUS on comprehensive synthesis and authoritative game industry conclusions
- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
- 📄 PRODUCE COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT with narrative intro, TOC, and summary
- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`

## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
- ⚠️ Present [C] complete option after synthesis content generation
- 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Complete)
- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]` before completing workflow
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to complete workflow until C is selected
- 📚 GENERATE COMPLETE DOCUMENT STRUCTURE with intro, TOC, and summary

## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - comprehensive game domain analysis
- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - achieved through exhaustive research
- All game domain research sections have been completed (industry analysis, competitive landscape, regulatory, technical trends)
- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
- This is the final synthesis step producing the complete research document

## YOUR TASK:

Produce a comprehensive, authoritative research document on **{{research_topic}}** with compelling narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary based on exhaustive game domain research.

## COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT SYNTHESIS:

### 1. Document Structure Planning

**Complete Research Document Structure:**

```markdown
# [Compelling Title]: Comprehensive {{research_topic}} Game Domain Research

## Executive Summary

[Brief compelling overview of key game industry findings and implications]

## Table of Contents

- Research Introduction and Methodology
- Game Industry Overview and Market Dynamics
- Competitive Landscape and Key Studios
- Game Technology Trends and Innovation
- Regulatory Framework and Compliance Requirements
- Strategic Insights and GDD Implications
- Implementation Considerations and Risk Assessment
- Future Outlook and Strategic Opportunities
- Research Methodology and Source Documentation
- Appendices and Additional Resources
```

### 2. Generate Compelling Narrative Introduction

**Introduction Requirements:**

- Hook reader with compelling opening about {{research_topic}} in the game industry
- Establish research significance and timeliness for game development
- Outline comprehensive research methodology
- Preview key findings and GDD-relevant strategic implications
- Set professional, authoritative tone for a game studio audience

**Web Search for Introduction Context:**
Search the web: "{{research_topic}} game industry significance importance"

### 3. Synthesize All Research Sections

**Section-by-Section Integration:**

- Combine game industry analysis from step-02
- Integrate competitive landscape from step-03
- Incorporate regulatory focus from step-04
- Add game technical trends from step-05
- Add cross-sectional insights and connections
- Ensure comprehensive coverage with no gaps

### 4. Generate Complete Document Content

#### Final Document Structure:

```markdown
# [Compelling Title]: Comprehensive {{research_topic}} Game Domain Research

## Executive Summary

[2-3 paragraph compelling summary of the most critical game industry findings and strategic implications for {{research_topic}} based on comprehensive current research]

**Key Findings:**

- [Most significant game market dynamics]
- [Critical regulatory and rating considerations]
- [Important game technology trends]
- [Strategic implications for GDD and game development]

**Strategic Recommendations:**

- [Top 3-5 actionable recommendations for the game studio based on research]

## Table of Contents

1. Research Introduction and Methodology
2. {{research_topic}} Game Industry Overview and Market Dynamics
3. Competitive Landscape and Key Studios
4. Game Technology Landscape and Innovation Trends
5. Regulatory Framework and Compliance Requirements
6. Strategic Insights and GDD Opportunities
7. Implementation Considerations and Risk Assessment
8. Future Outlook and Strategic Planning
9. Research Methodology and Source Verification
10. Appendices and Additional Resources

## 1. Research Introduction and Methodology

### Research Significance

[Compelling narrative about why {{research_topic}} game domain research is critical for the studio right now]
_Why this research matters: [Strategic importance with current game industry context]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Research Methodology

[Comprehensive description of research approach including:]

- **Research Scope**: [Comprehensive game domain coverage areas]
- **Data Sources**: [Authoritative game industry sources and verification approach]
- **Analysis Framework**: [Structured game domain analysis methodology]
- **Time Period**: [current focus and historical game industry context]
- **Geographic Coverage**: [Regional/global game market scope]

### Research Goals and Objectives

**Original Goals:** {{research_goals}}

**Achieved Objectives:**

- [Goal 1 achievement with supporting evidence]
- [Goal 2 achievement with supporting evidence]
- [Additional game industry insights discovered during research]

## 2. {{research_topic}} Game Industry Overview and Market Dynamics

### Market Size and Growth Projections

[Comprehensive game market analysis synthesized from step-02 with current data]
_Market Size: [Current game market valuation for this domain]_
_Growth Rate: [CAGR and projections for genre/platform]_
_Market Drivers: [Key growth factors - mobile adoption, esports, live service, etc.]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Genre and Platform Structure

[Complete game industry structure analysis]
_Platform Distribution: [PC, console, mobile, VR/AR market breakdown]_
_Genre Segments: [Genre sub-categories and their relative market positions]_
_Economic Impact: [Revenue models and industry economic significance]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 3. Competitive Landscape and Key Studios

### Key Studios and Competing Titles

[Competitive landscape analysis from step-03 with current context]
_Market Leaders: [Dominant studios and their flagship titles]_
_Emerging Studios: [New entrants and innovative indie approaches]_
_Competitive Dynamics: [How competition shapes game design and pricing]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Monetization and Business Model Landscape

[Comprehensive monetization analysis]
_Dominant Monetization Models: [F2P, premium, live service, hybrid patterns]_
_Pricing Strategies: [Price points and their player reception]_
_Live Service Economics: [Player retention and recurring revenue approaches]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 4. Game Technology Landscape and Innovation Trends

### Current Game Technology Adoption

[Technology trends analysis from step-05 with current context]
_Dominant Engines: [Engine landscape and adoption rates]_
_Rendering Technology: [Graphics advances affecting the genre/platform]_
_AI and Procedural Tools: [AI-driven development and content generation]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Platform Technology Impact

[Comprehensive analysis of platform technology impact on {{research_topic}}]
_Console Hardware Features: [Platform capabilities shaping game design]_
_Mobile Hardware Advances: [Mobile GPU and API improvements]_
_Cloud and Streaming: [Cloud gaming implications for this domain]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 5. Regulatory Framework and Compliance Requirements

### Age Rating and Content Compliance

[Regulatory analysis from step-04 with current updates]
_Rating Requirements: [ESRB, PEGI, CERO criteria for this type of content]_
_Content Design Constraints: [Design decisions affected by rating targets]_
_Recent Regulatory Changes: [Current rating system updates and implications]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Monetization Law and Platform Compliance

[Comprehensive monetization and platform compliance analysis]
_Loot Box Regulations: [Regional laws affecting game economy design]_
_Platform Certification: [Console and storefront submission requirements]_
_Privacy and Data Protection: [COPPA, GDPR, and player data obligations]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 6. Strategic Insights and GDD Opportunities

### Cross-Domain Synthesis

[Strategic insights from integrating all game research sections]
_Market-Technology Convergence: [How technology and market forces shape game design]_
_Regulatory-Design Alignment: [How compliance requirements inform GDD decisions]_
_Competitive Positioning Opportunities: [Strategic advantages for the game concept]_
_Source: [URL]_

### GDD-Relevant Strategic Opportunities

[High-value opportunities identified through comprehensive game domain research]
_Genre Innovation Gaps: [Underserved player needs and genre opportunities]_
_Technology Leverage Opportunities: [Game tech that could differentiate the concept]_
_Platform and Distribution Opportunities: [Strategic platform and storefront positioning]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 7. Implementation Considerations and Risk Assessment

### Game Development Framework

[Practical game development guidance based on research findings]
_Development Timeline Implications: [How domain findings inform production planning]_
_Resource Requirements: [Key technical and creative capabilities needed]_
_Critical Success Factors: [What determines success in this game domain]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Risk Management and Mitigation

[Comprehensive game domain risk assessment]
_Market Risks: [Competition, saturation, and player acquisition risks]_
_Regulatory Risks: [Rating, monetization law, and platform compliance risks]_
_Technology Risks: [Engine choice, platform support, and tech adoption risks]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 8. Future Outlook and Strategic Planning

### Future Trends and Projections

[Forward-looking game domain analysis based on comprehensive research]
_Near-term Outlook: [1-2 year genre and platform developments]_
_Medium-term Trends: [3-5 year expected game industry evolutions]_
_Long-term Vision: [5+ year strategic outlook for {{research_topic}}]_
_Source: [URL]_

### Strategic Recommendations for GDD

[Comprehensive strategic recommendations informing the Game Design Document]
_Immediate Actions: [Priority decisions for game concept development]_
_Strategic Initiatives: [Key design and business model decisions for the game]_
_Long-term Positioning: [How to build a sustainable game brand in this domain]_
_Source: [URL]_

## 9. Research Methodology and Source Verification

### Comprehensive Source Documentation

[Complete documentation of all game research sources]
_Primary Sources: [Key authoritative game industry sources used]_
_Secondary Sources: [Supporting game research and analysis]_
_Web Search Queries: [Complete list of search queries used]_

### Research Quality Assurance

[Quality assurance and validation approach]
_Source Verification: [All factual claims verified with multiple game industry sources]_
_Confidence Levels: [Confidence assessments for uncertain data]_
_Limitations: [Research limitations and areas for further game industry investigation]_
_Methodology Transparency: [Complete transparency about research approach]_

## 10. Appendices and Additional Resources

### Detailed Data Tables

[Comprehensive data tables supporting game research findings]
_Market Data Tables: [Detailed game market size, growth, and segmentation data]_
_Technology Adoption Data: [Detailed game engine and tech adoption data]_
_Regulatory Reference Tables: [Complete rating and compliance requirements data]_

### Additional Game Industry Resources

[Valuable resources for continued game research and development]
_Industry Associations: [Key game industry organizations (IGDA, ESA, etc.)]_
_Research Organizations: [Authoritative game research firms (Newzoo, SuperData)]_
_Platform Resources: [Console and storefront developer documentation]_
_Developer Communities: [Game dev communities and knowledge sources]_

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## Research Conclusion

### Summary of Key Game Domain Findings

[Comprehensive summary of the most important game research findings]

### Strategic Impact Assessment for GDD

[Assessment of strategic implications for {{research_topic}} game development]

### Next Steps Recommendations

[Specific next steps for leveraging this research in GDD and game production]

---

**Research Completion Date:** {{date}}
**Research Period:** Comprehensive game domain analysis
**Document Length:** As needed for comprehensive coverage
**Source Verification:** All facts cited with sources
**Confidence Level:** High - based on multiple authoritative game industry sources

_This comprehensive game domain research document serves as an authoritative reference on {{research_topic}} and provides strategic insights for informed game design and development decision-making._
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### 5. Present Complete Document and Final Option

**Document Completion Presentation:**

"I've completed the **comprehensive game domain research document synthesis** for **{{research_topic}}**, producing an authoritative research document with:

**Document Features:**

- **Compelling Game Industry Introduction**: Engaging opening that establishes research significance for game development
- **Comprehensive Table of Contents**: Complete navigation structure for easy reference
- **Exhaustive Game Domain Coverage**: All aspects of {{research_topic}} thoroughly analyzed
- **Executive Summary**: Key game industry findings and GDD-relevant strategic implications highlighted
- **Strategic Recommendations**: Actionable insights for game design and development
- **Complete Source Citations**: Every factual claim verified with sources

**Research Completeness:**

- Game industry analysis and market dynamics fully documented
- Competitive landscape and key studio analysis complete
- Game technology trends and innovation landscape comprehensively covered
- Regulatory framework and compliance requirements detailed
- Strategic insights and GDD implications provided

**Document Standards Met:**

- Exhaustive research with no critical gaps
- Professional structure and compelling narrative
- As long as needed for comprehensive coverage
- Multiple independent sources for all claims
- Proper citations throughout

**Ready to complete this comprehensive game domain research document?**
[C] Complete Research - Save final comprehensive document

### 6. Handle Final Completion

#### If 'C' (Complete Research):

- **Replace** the template placeholder `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` in the `## Research Overview` section near the top of the document with a concise 2-3 paragraph overview summarizing the research scope, key findings, and a pointer to the full executive summary in the Research Synthesis section
- Append the complete document to the research file
- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]`
- Complete the game domain research workflow
- Provide final document delivery confirmation

## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:

When user selects 'C', append the complete comprehensive research document using the full structure above. Also replace the `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` placeholder in the Research Overview section at the top of the document.

## SUCCESS METRICS:

✅ Compelling game industry narrative introduction with research significance
✅ Comprehensive table of contents with complete document structure
✅ Exhaustive game domain research coverage across all domain aspects
✅ Executive summary with key findings and GDD-relevant strategic implications
✅ Strategic recommendations grounded in comprehensive game research
✅ Complete source verification with citations
✅ Professional document structure and compelling narrative
✅ [C] complete option presented and handled correctly
✅ Game domain research workflow completed with comprehensive document

## FAILURE MODES:

❌ Not producing compelling game industry narrative introduction
❌ Missing comprehensive table of contents
❌ Incomplete research coverage across game domain aspects
❌ Not providing executive summary with key GDD-relevant findings
❌ Missing strategic recommendations based on game research
❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current game facts
❌ Producing document without professional structure
❌ Not presenting completion option for final document

❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols

## COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT STANDARDS:

This step ensures the final research document:

- Serves as an authoritative reference on {{research_topic}} for the game studio
- Provides compelling narrative and professional structure
- Includes comprehensive coverage with no gaps
- Maintains rigorous source verification standards
- Delivers strategic insights and actionable GDD-relevant recommendations
- Meets professional game industry research document quality standards

## GAME DOMAIN RESEARCH WORKFLOW COMPLETION:

When 'C' is selected:

- All game domain research steps completed (1-6)
- Comprehensive game domain research document generated
- Professional document structure with intro, TOC, and summary
- All sections appended with source citations
- Game domain research workflow status updated to complete
- Final comprehensive research document delivered to user

## FINAL DELIVERABLE:

Complete authoritative game domain research document on {{research_topic}} that:

- Establishes professional credibility through comprehensive game industry research
- Provides strategic insights for informed GDD and game development decision-making
- Serves as reference document for continued game studio use
- Maintains highest research quality standards

Congratulations on completing comprehensive game domain research!

## On Complete

Run: `python3 {project-root}/_bmad/scripts/resolve_customization.py --skill {skill-root} --key workflow.on_complete`

If the resolved `workflow.on_complete` is non-empty, follow it as the final terminal instruction before exiting.
