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QA staff at Forza Motorsport support dev Experis are unionizing

Game Developer

Experis' quality assurance team wants its union to address the developer's "multitude" of issues and ensure its members can have a family-supporting wage.

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Solo developer Kaighen Finley: “It’s easy to lose myself in game development”

PreMortem.Games

Fresh out of school Kaighen Finley started his own web & game development company Team iNtuition. Just to be on the safe side he mainly focused on web development, but his heart was not in it. Initially, I wanted to build games, but invested my eggs in web development first because I thought I was being pragmatic.

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How to Choose the Right Game Testing Partner for Quality Assurance 

iXie gaming

Quality assurance (QA) is essential for a game’s success. Releasing a game with bugs frustrates players, leads to negative reviews, and can result in lost sales. Outsourcing Game QA to experts can make a big difference. Flexibility and Scalability Game development is rarely straightforward.

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How Meta’s Oculus Studios Division reduces game development time and costs with Amazon GameLift

AWS Games

Advancing the art of virtual reality (VR) storytelling is one the primary objectives of Meta’s Oculus Studios, the division that publishes popular multiplayer games, including “Population One,” “Onward VR,” and “Beat Saber.” While this ensures unique player experiences, it can also present game development and hosting complexities.

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Unity Games That Last: How Testing, Art, and LiveOps Drive Revenue and Retention 

iXie gaming

For studios aiming to build not just games, but game-driven businesses, these three pillars are no longer optional. QA as a Strategic Investment in Player Retention and Brand Equity Many developers still consider quality assurance a late-stage cleanup process. Treat QA as your quality moat.

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Benefits of Outsourcing your Mobile Game Development

Big Games

One of the main reasons for the increased growth in mobile game development is because of the concept of instant games. However, the mobile game development process needs an immense amount of efficiency and dedication, and is a very challenging sector. This is why many investors venture into this industry.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Multiplayer Game Development

iXie gaming

As a result, multiplayer games have revolutionized modern gaming, from human vs. computer to human vs. human interaction. Building multiplayer games can be rewarding and exciting for aspiring game developers. But before that, let’s start with some basics.  Multiplayer game genres are diverse.