Randomness has a special place in game development. Its usage can span from small visual effects (particles), to entire gameplay mechanics (dice rolls), or even business models (loot boxes). Since randomness is ubiquitous, it is important to understand how it works, and take it into…
Continue reading...I've been asked a few times how to get started in test automation for video games. Initially I thought "well you need programming skills, QA knowledge, game engine knowledge, ..." and then I realized there is no straightforward answer to this question. It depends on…
Continue reading...Game developers need to rely on a fairly large battery of tests to ensure recent changes didn’t break anything. The drawback of such a large number of tests is the time it takes to complete. But what if we could speed them up with one…
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