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Third Party Embedded Testing: An Emerging Practice

The development of video games is an area where quality assurance (QA) plays a crucial role in the quality of the final products. With the often changing standards that are linked to the constant evolution of market trends and associated technologies, companies are seeking effective approaches to optimize the quality of their games (while remaining […]

Timelines, Assessments and Test Plans: A Case for QA Planning – Part 2

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Hello again, QA-nauts! Last time around, we discussed “The Trinity” of QA planning: The QA Assessment, the Testing Timeline, and Test Plan and gave a brief description of best practices for each. For parts 2 and 3 of A Case for QA Planning, we’ll delve into the specifics of a dozen components that comprise most […]

Compatibility and Performance Tests: Hallmarks of Launch Day Success

In the wild world of video games, the success of your labor of love often hinges on the rigorous testing of various aspects. One of those crucial aspects pertains to the very foundation of your game: your PC build. Compatibility and performance tests (or lack thereof), in particular, can make or break your game’s launch. […]