All About Game Testing

Introduction Finding a bug has always meant that half the work is done. Validating the bug with the developers makes or breaks the effort taken in finding the bug. Usually, a lot of bugs are overlooked due to the fact that the explanation has been poor/incomplete/ under-defined. At the other end of the spectrum, the bug’s explanation has been extended to the point of exhaustion. The following blog will break down the factors that need to be considered while writing any bug. Background Since my entire career has spanned around the video game industry, I will be citing examples based on my experience. I have been in the industry for over 14 years and have witnessed a lot of trends changing in the approach. This may not be the most modern in comparison to the available technology and reporting tools. But this is the core learning that every tester should have and I feel that it is an important skillset to upgrade with the testing knowledge. Any tester who ...

According to Grand Review Research, the popularity of console games in the coming years is expected to be boosted by new and advanced audio-visual devices. The gaming experience will be enhanced because of high-end sound systems, displays, HDTVs with HDMI ports and inherent wireless connectivity. Some of the key trends that are expected to change the gaming experience, according to The Guardian , include: Virtual Reality Physically collaborative games Augmented reality Incremental console updates PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates the global video gaming industry to grow from $71.3 billion in 2015 to $90.1 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 4.8 percent. Though mobile games growth has outpaced traditional console games, they are also expected to grow from $13.9 billion in 2015 to $16.1 billion in 2020. Making a Good Game Great By nature, console games are deeper, having more levels and complexities. Aimed at serious gamers, the console games can go anywhere from ...

The answer to the question is – YES! The QA team needs to be certified to perform console game testing which is due to – high-security requirements by the console manufacturers as well as the game developers. High standards of security are involved in console game testing so that, the game does not fail certification and increase the game developer’s cost. In order to make these games available on consoles, they are passed through additional approval and certification processes set by console vendors. These games will only get certified if they meet the rigid standards of security set by the console vendors. These measures are taken to ensure the games do not enter the gray market, which will, in turn, be a huge loss to the game developers and the console vendors. To test a console kit, the QA Team must have access to certain hardware. Console games cannot be tested on a regular retail console kit that is available to customers in the market. T...