The Importance of Beta Testing in Game Development

The Importance of Beta Testing in Game Development

Beta testing is a critical game quality assurance (QA) process. It allows you to detect technical problems in your game and assess gameplay and balance. This ensures customer satisfaction by delivering a game that provides a seamless experience. You can think of beta testing as a pre-release measure to identify performance and gameplay issues before…

Take Your Gameplay to New Heights with Cloud-Based Game Testing 

Take Your Gameplay to New Heights with Cloud-Based Game Testing 

As technology evolves, new technological solutions have been introduced in game testing. The cloud is one of the critical tech breakthroughs that have revolutionized game testing. Cloud technologies have transformed how we build, scale, test, and ship tech products to the market. From providing on-demand access to vital software and hardware resources to allowing users…

The Significance of Focus Group Testing in Video Games 

The Significance of Focus Group Testing in Video Games 

It is no secret that game development is a complicated process. Developers often need to make continuous adjustments to align the product in development with its initial vision. These adjustments touch upon various facets such as gameplay, user interface, and overall game design. While most of the decisions are made from within the confines of…

The journey of Sampath Kumar, Associate Project Manager at iXie 

The journey of Sampath Kumar, Associate Project Manager at iXie 

“The ability to adapt to changes will determine your success in life.”  – Benjamin Franklin  The gaming industry is renowned for its dynamic nature, demanding a keen ability to adapt—a crucial quality for any project manager. Enter Sampath Kumar, Associate Project Manager at iXie, who possesses this adaptability in spades.  Embarking on his journey as…

8 Key Factors to Ensure Flawless Nintendo Testing

8 Key Factors to Ensure Flawless Nintendo Testing

Nintendo, a household name in the gaming world, has a long-standing tradition of delivering high-quality, immersive gaming experiences to its fans. Thorough testing is a crucial part of the game development process to achieve this level of excellence. Nintendo depends on quality assurance to ensure their games are bug-free, polished, and ready to excite gamers…

A Journey Driven by Passion: Saravanan R’s Odyssey in the Gaming World 

A Journey Driven by Passion: Saravanan R’s Odyssey in the Gaming World 

“Gaming is not a destination; it’s a journey driven by passion.” This quote proves itself very true in the case of Saravanan R, Senior Test Lead at iXie. Their unwavering passion for gaming led them to iXie, and it continues to propel them forward in the fiercely competitive gaming industry. Join us as we embark…

Video Game Test Automation: Factors to Consider Before Starting 

Video Game Test Automation: Factors to Consider Before Starting 

Modern games have high-quality sounds, animations, and visuals. Also, they boast advanced capabilities, making them more complex to test. Manually testing such games can be time-consuming, delaying their release to the market. And that’s where video game test automation comes in handy. It allows you to automate various testing aspects, accelerating the process.   While game…

The life of a Test Lead through the eyes of Sankar Pandiyaraj

The life of a Test Lead through the eyes of Sankar Pandiyaraj

Never stop learning for when we stop learning we stop growing and this motto has stood Sankar Pandiyaraj, Test Lead at iXie, in good stead throughout the course of his life. Like all gamers, Sankar’s love for gaming started at an early age with Mario, Super Mario and City Racer. His love for gaming was…

iXie’s approach to achieving 100% first-submission pass on all platforms 

iXie’s approach to achieving 100% first-submission pass on all platforms 

Legendary developer and Industry Icon Shigeru Miyamoto once said, “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” This statement stood true for a long time in the industry, no doubt. But the games of today are a different beast. A rushed game can eventually be patched and turned into beautiful…

Game Test Automation Tools – A Comprehensive Review and Comparison

Game Test Automation Tools – A Comprehensive Review and Comparison

1. Introduction: Game automation testing is a crucial aspect of game development that involves using specialized tools and techniques to automate the testing process. It helps game developers ensure the quality, stability, and functionality of their games by automating repetitive tasks, identifying bugs, and validating game behavior. Traditionally, game testing has been a manual process,…