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Unit Testing Games

Grumpy Gamer

Unit testing texture or asset loading can be useful, as is unit testing many other backend engine routines like memory managers, but that’s just not where most (and by that I mean 99%) of the bugs comes from. But we encounter a lot of bugs where the game works fine, but something is just visually wrong.

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Unit Testing Games

Grumpy Gamer

Unit testing texture or asset loading can be useful, as is unit testing many other backend engine routines like memory managers, but that's just not where most (and by that I mean 99%) of the bugs comes from. But we encounter a lot of bugs where the game works fine, but something is just visually wrong.

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new Quake map: Breakfast Under The Balloons

Radiator Blog

Modern Quake tools have much better lighting controls than 25 years ago, including alpha masked texture-based shadows and some nice ambient light configs, but it's still pretty primitive by today's standards and I had to iterate a lot to balance the shadowing vs. the self-illumination for a natural look.

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7 Odd Roadblocks Rookies Face In The Stages Of Game Development

Big Games

Play testers explore the game, checking for bugs, rendering issues, and exploitable features. After months of bug fixing and polishing, the game is ready for distribution. Developers make final touches to enhance immersion, like adding depth to landscapes or improving textures. This stage turns ideas into tangible game elements.

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Persona 5 Tactica Low FPS: Boost Your Performance Quickly

Game Errors

In-Game Settings: Incorrect or overly demanding in-game settings, such as high-resolution textures or advanced graphical effects, may strain the system. Game Bugs or Optimization Issues: The game itself may have bugs or optimization issues that impact performance, especially if it hasn’t received the latest updates.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #20

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Last issue, we shared the texturing work Cass had started on the forest homes, many of which resemble beautiful log cabins due to the intricate woodwork featured throughout. Much to Cass's relief (we're sure anyway), he was finally able to finish applying textures to the townhouses over the past few weeks. Take a look! Talk about OP.

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How Generative AI is Changing the Gaming Landscape

iXie gaming

Game Testing and Bug Detection Testing your game is crucial to ensuring its success once it is launched. It helps you detect bugs and glitches that may negatively impact the players’ gaming experience. Generative AI can help during game testing by simulating player behavior and identifying bugs in real time.

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