Game testing is a subset of game development focused on quality control of video games. Game testers are paid to play games and discover software defects or "bugs" like glitches, logic errors, and level bugs. Bugs are categorized from critical bugs that crash games to smaller issues. While the perception is that game testing involves leisurely play, it actually requires skills like attention to detail, critical thinking, teamwork, and technical writing to methodically test games and communicate any issues found. The life of a game tester involves tedious tasks, harsh working conditions, and poor job security as testing is serious work to ensure quality.

1. Game Testing
By Amit Majumdar
MCA 4th Sem

2. What is Game Testing??????
 Subset Of Game Development.
 Software Testing process for Quality Control Of Video Games.

3. More About Game Testing.!!
 Itssaid that “All work and no play makes Jack a dull Boy”.
But what if you get paid to play at work?
 Yesit is possible you will be paid at least 7-20 US $ for an
hour..
 Wicked isn’t it??

4. Play Trace
Document
Yes Get
Report Paid!

5. So What Do Game Testers
Actually Trace??

6. So What Do Game Testers Actually
Trace?? Contd….
 The primary function of game testing is the
discovery and documentation of Software
Defects (aka bugs).
 So That’s it they trace “bugs”.

7. What is a bug?? It Sounds So yucky!!
 Bug is not a worm for sure.. Yeah a Bug are
uncovered errors that are bound to creep in
during the development of any software Or a
Game..
 These may range from bugs to art glitches to logic
errors and level bugs.

8. What is a bug?? It Sounds So yucky!!.
Contd..
 Bugs do have Categories
 A bugs are critical bugs that prevent the game from
being shipped, for example, they may crash the
game.
 B bugs are essential problems that require attention,
however the game may still be playable. Multiple B
bugs are equally severe to an A bug.
 C bugs are small and obscure problems, often in form
of recommendation rather than bugs.

9. Categories Of Testing
Alpha testing Functionality Compliance
testing testing
Compatibility Localization
Soak testing
testing testing
Regression
Beta testing Load testing
testing
Multiplayer
testing

10. So who are Testers Actually??
 Testersare real Gaming Geeks. They
are the one’s with a crate of drinks and
ample amounts of Burgers and Popcorn
by their side with gaming Consoles in
their hands … and yeah earning @ 20$
per hour..

11. Look Out Some Bugs Already crept in our
mind…

12. Misconceptions About Game Testers & Game
Testing
 Its damn easy money out there just stick your nose to the Game
and earn a lot.
 Game Testing has a low job profile.
 Game Testing is different from Software testing.
 They have less importance then the developer who has actually
coded the Game.
 Its easier then any Programming languages as c/c++/c# or java.

13. Skills Required??

14. Technical Skills that Will Get You Ahead in the
Gaming Industry !!!
 Fundamental Love and Passion for Games.
 Eye for Details.
 Critical Thinking.
 Ability to stay Focused throughout.
 Team Work Skills.
 Programming Skills
 Data Entry and Processing.
 Technical Writing.
 Math and Logic.
 Degree- Not Required.

15. How exactly Is the Life Of a Game Tester?

16.  Tedious Tasks

17.  Harsh Working Conditions

18.  Poor Job Security

19.  Testing is hard work and can often be tedious.
 A methodical Approach is Followed To test a Game.
 Someone who expects to just play video games all day will be disappointed.
 Someone who realizes that testing is a serious job, with high expectations, will be much more successful.
 Being able to pick up on glitches is important along with communicating those mistakes that you come across.
 Solid verbal and written skills are a top requirement, so you can’t get by on your joystick prowess alone.
Also, emphasize in a cover letter your ability to meet deadlines along with your passion for playing through the
latest games.

20. If Gaming is Your Passion
Just Go For It!!!

21. Any Queries???
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