Turning Bugs Into Features
Game Developer
DECEMBER 4, 2023
This post will review how I took a bug that I needed to fix and turned it into a standout feature for our game.
The new normal • Video game layoffs are a feature, not a bug
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 4, 2024
There’s the understandable dismay about people losing their jobs, which I, too, believe is detrimental to the long-term health of the video games industry. Rather than taking on temp workers and running them ragged, game makers now absorb higher costs by letting go of regular employees and argue that the cost of development has gone up.
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Pete Hines on Starfield, Bethesda and bugs: "We embrace chaos"
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Starfield is not technically out until next week, yet it is already dominating conversations in many ways across the games space – and inevitably bugs are a factor. Read more
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Squashing Bugs in Starship Troopers
Game Wisdom
AUGUST 13, 2023
Squashing Bugs in Starship Troopers Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this first look, I played Starship Troopers Extermination. Footage shown is from early access and may not represent the current version of the game and played with a press key.…
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The Most Common Video Game Glitches and Bugs, and How to Avoid Them
iXie gaming
MAY 8, 2023
Video games are a fun way to escape reality and immerse ourselves in virtual worlds. However, even the best games can be marred by glitches, bugs, and other technical issues that can frustrate and even ruin the gaming experience. Losing hours or even days of progress due to a corrupt save file can be disheartening.
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How Splitting Point caught 80% more bugs with real-time data
Game Analytics
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Catching 80% of their bugs. One of the main reasons that Splitting Point integrated GameAnalytics was because of our bug-tracking capabilities through our error reporting dashboard. They would be updating their game every week, and finish the changes two hours before the deadline. “We Dive into your own games.
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Attracting investors and publishers with the right kind of game demos
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Disclosure: This article has been written as a part of a paid cooperation with Xsolla Game demos are as important to a successful game marketing strategy as trailers and advertising. A game demo is more than a condensed snapshot of your game. What kind of demo do you need? The most commonly used form is a prologue.
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Cocos 3.7.3 android audio bug
Cocos
JULY 2, 2023
Thanks to the good engine you guys made, we released the game this time. After this launch, I received a review saying that there is an audio bug on the Android platform, but I don’t know how to fix this. I am very grateful. Is there any way to solve this?
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Diablo 4: Bugs & Glitches That Creeped the Beta Version
Game Errors
MAY 29, 2023
But before you dive into playing this highly anticipated game, be warned there are some bugs and glitches that might creep up on you during gameplay. Fans of the series have eagerly awaited this moment and are now excited to experience the latest installment in one of gaming’s most iconic franchises.
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Annoying feature/bug?
Cocos
AUGUST 10, 2023
I don’t have a middle mouse button on MacBook) Is this a bug? I just opened up a project on my MacBook today (I usually work on my PC) this is the first time I’ve tried to use one of these shaders in the editor on my MacBook I believe… And I’m getting the same issue. Or is it a feature that I can turn on/off somewhere?
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Warner Bros' live service ambitions marred by fumbled Suicide Squad launch
Game Developer
JANUARY 29, 2024
WB wants to further embrace the live-service game model, but Suicide Squad's launch bugs are putting a wrench in those plans.
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Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: All About Forums
Game Industry News
MARCH 5, 2024
Hey all, I’m back with an important topic for this week’s Video Game Tuesday. Given how many titles ship now with game breaking bugs, that seems to be a really poor way of handling the concerns of players. That’s it for this Video Game Tuesday! It’s all about forums.
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Crash-Proof Your Android Game: A Comprehensive Testing Approach
iXie gaming
APRIL 16, 2024
Game testing involves assessing and evaluating video games to ensure they meet specific quality standards before launching them to the public. Testers must take a comprehensive testing approach to ensure the game is thoroughly tested and free from bugs, glitches, and other performance issues that may affect the end-user experience.
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Dear Tester, this is how you can help us be innovative
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
We’re currently developing a mini open world local co-op called Bugging Humans. The game could involve many innovations, unless we stuff it up by avoiding player discomfort. This means best practices, for instance in level design, have to be adapted. It also means blind and low-vision players can play with sighted players.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Regression Testing in Video Games
iXie gaming
APRIL 4, 2024
Ensuring your video game is bug-free and reliable is crucial in today’s fast-paced gaming world. To achieve this, you must conduct thorough game testing throughout the game development process. These functional and non-functional changes may affect the performance of other game features. Why does it matter?
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Cocos 3.7.3 android audio bug
Cocos
JULY 4, 2023
Other games do not reduce the sound. I just want the sound not to diminish. This is because users can listen to music of their choice. I left an inquiry because I wondered if this was a problem with the engine. I will review the code you sent me.
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Why companies don’t record “Making Of” for games anymore?
Ask a Game Dev
APRIL 5, 2024
The time these developers spend recording these interviews is time not spent doing their assigned tasks or fixing bugs, which comes at a material cost when there's a deadline. These interviews are coming at the cost of bugs not getting fixed. Next, consider what these videos earn in exchange.
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2023 was the year of creepy fishing adventure Dredge by Black Salt Games
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 19, 2023
One of the biggest breakout hits of 2023 was the haunting fishing adventure Dredge by New Zealand-based indie developer Black Salt Games. Much to the delight (and surprise) of the four-person crew, their debut game sold 100.000 copies in the first 24 hours after launch, smashing the goal for the whole year.
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Bug Database
Grumpy Gamer
OCTOBER 12, 2018
I'm looking for a good bug database for games and it's been a struggle. Like a lot of commercial bug databases, they added lots of trendy project management features that distracted from it just being a good bug database. I'm sure some people like this stuff, but I just want a simple modern bug database.
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From Manual to Automated: Transitioning your Game Testing Strategy
iXie gaming
APRIL 16, 2024
Game testing has evolved with time, thanks to the continuous advancements in technology and testing strategies. This evolution is necessary due to the increased complexity of game development and testing approaches. Traditionally, game testing was a manual process that required testers to handle every testing aspect.
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9 Popular Video Game Testing Tools in the Market to Level Up Your Game QA
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The last thing you need is to release a faulty or error-prone video game to players. Players will not like it and may create a negative impression of your video game due to the poor gameplay experience. Remember, we live in an interconnected world where your video game can go viral overnight, attracting significant traffic.
The Importance of Beta Testing in Game Development
iXie gaming
MARCH 24, 2024
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. And what does it matter in game development? What is Beta Testing?
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[Error, Bug] when running the game on iOS simulator
Cocos
AUGUST 8, 2023
I’ve found the solution, if anyone has the same issue or you are able to build the game and will crash without any reason just run the following command softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license
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How making 12 games in 12 months changed Cukia Kimani’s life
PreMortem.Games
JULY 21, 2023
In early 2021, Cukia Kimani , co-founder of South Africa’s renowned studio Nyamakop , and a close-knit circle of four friends embarked on an extraordinary challenge that involved making 12 games in 12 months. He recalls booting it up and as soon as he saw the magic within, asking his mum if people create games for a living.
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[Error, Bug] when running the game on iOS simulator
Cocos
AUGUST 7, 2023
Hi there, I’ve received an error while I was trying to run the game on iOS simulator. I have no problem for building and making the app, but when I start the app on the simulator it will crash. I’ve tested with an empty 2d project on 3.8.0, exact same issue. MacBook Air, M1, 8GB MacOs: Ventura 13.0 Xcode: 14.3.1 14E300c) Tested on: iOS 15.0,
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Disable tiles map culling? is this a bug?
Cocos
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
I am making a platformer game. Hello, I am having a huge problem. It is basically a tilemap moving in the opposite direction of the player to work as a camera that follows. But as you can see in the image, tiles are dissapearing. In other threads I read that there was a macro to disable culling, but I don’t know where it is in cocos2dx 4.0.
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[Error, Bug] when running the game on iOS simulator
Cocos
AUGUST 5, 2023
Hi there, I’ve received an error while I was trying to run the game on iOS simulator. I have no problem for building and making the app, but when I start the app on the simulator it will crash. I’ve tested with an empty 2d project on 3.8.0, exact same issue. MacBook Air, M1, 8GB MacOs: Ventura 13.0 Xcode: 14.3.1 14E300c) Tested on: iOS 15.0,
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10 Worst Video Game Glitches to Test Before Launching Your Next Game
iXie gaming
OCTOBER 10, 2023
As video games get bigger and better, so do the errors and glitches. Regardless of how many hours your game development team spends polishing the video game, some technical glitches are bound to occur. But why do video game glitches occur? Why Do Video Game Glitches Occur? Let’s find out.
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Open-World Game Testing: Things to Consider
iXie gaming
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Testing an open-world game can be complex and demanding due to the vast and interconnected nature of the game world. However, it is crucial in ensuring the game’s success as it eliminates possible glitches and bugs, delivering a seamless gaming experience. But what is an open-world game? AI behavior.
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The Latin American Games 2023 Showcase
Game Wisdom
MARCH 29, 2023
The Latin American Games 2023 Showcase Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is an indie showcase covering the demos I check out during the Latin American Games Showcase for 2023.
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[Error, Bug] when running the game on iOS simulator
Cocos
AUGUST 8, 2023
Also the command will work for following error as well 8-5-2023 15:27:15-log: [runCmd xcrun - error] An error was encountered processing the command (domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain, code=3): Simulator device returned an error for the requested operation.
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How to use Kickstarter for your indie game “It’s a tool, not the end goal”
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 10, 2024
Using Kickstarter for a game shouldn’t be solely about the campaign but about building a company working on multiple games. View Kickstarter as a tool, not the end goal”, says Michael Liebe , Lead Outreach Games Europe at Kickstarter on the IndieGameBusiness podcast. It depends”, says Liebe.
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What do you do when you are at work but for whatever reason you have to wait to keep working (development breaking bug that is being fixed by other people, code compiling, waiting on person working on X thing you need so you can start work on Y, etc)
Ask a Game Dev
APRIL 16, 2024
I can do code, design, or asset reviews for teammates and I can look over the various Slack discussions on other in-progress bug fixes and features to comment if I feel like I can contribute something helpful. all system resources are dedicated to building the game, building assets, compiling a level/lighting/etc.,
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7 Odd Roadblocks Rookies Face In The Stages Of Game Development
Big Games
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Game development isn’t as smooth and glamorous as many newbies imagine. Yet, those professionals in mobile game development services know how to tackle these challenges. But the chaos and the desire to create visually stunning and immersive games fuels their determination. Every aspect of the game undergoes examination.
Game Sound and Visual Effects Testing: A Complete Guide
iXie gaming
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Imagine playing a game with distorted sound or visual effects. This will likely affect your gaming experience in a significant way. For instance, if the sound and the visual effects are not in synch, the player will experience a terrible game. But what should you consider in-game sound and visual effects testing?
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Gorilla Softworks’ debut game The Ancients aims for prehistoric realism
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 16, 2023
The Ancients is a turn-based survival strategy game where players lead a prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribe through the last ice age. It’s the debut game of Turkish studio Gorilla Softworks. It’s the debut game of Turkish studio Gorilla Softworks. “We Both are big fans of the strategy genre and in particular the Populous games.
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What does a game dev want on the holidays?
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Three things I always want over the holidays are: Time off with family No showstopper bugs to be discovered during the holidays by the live team For my job to be there and waiting for me when I come back in the new year Happy holidays, y'all. Join us on Discord ] and/or [ Support us on Patreon ] Got a burning question you want answered?
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The problem with making games for Mobiles.
Half Geek
AUGUST 3, 2022
It was updated often during the first year, fixing bugs, adding features players requested. Google Android 9 & 10 in particular, broke code back compatibility, the game would crash, a pretty major flaw. As expected, to update the game, I am forced to use an ever newer SDK & API. The last major update was in 2019.
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PlayStation Game Testing: Insider Tips from iXie
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
PlayStation game testing is a critical quality assurance (QA) process. It involves testing PlayStation games to ensure they function as intended and deliver a positive user experience. But what does it take to get the best out of PlayStation game testing? What is the Role of a PlayStation Game Tester? Replicating issues.
What Is Iterative Game Design?
Game Designing
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
One of the most important steps in game development is iterative game design. It’s built on the idea that games aren’t perfect after one round of development. Let’s learn more about iterative game design and what it entails. Let’s learn more about iterative game design and what it entails.
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Is Game Automation the Next Generation of Testing?
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Introduction: As technology continues to advance, the world of gaming has experienced rapid growth and innovation. With the increasing complexity of video games, the need for efficient and effective testing methods becomes paramount. In recent years, game automation has emerged as a promising solution for testing games.
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What Is Functionality Testing and Why Is it Crucial for the Success of Your Game?
iXie gaming
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The process of developing a game doesn’t end with coding and design. Several testing techniques are used to test the game’s readiness for release. Also, developers can use the testing to minimize bugs and errors in the game and improve its quality, driving toward an end product that delivers higher user satisfaction.
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Importance of playtesting in game design
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 14, 2023
The game development process is a complex and challenging process involving ongoing iteration and improvement in order to develop an exciting and captivating final product. One vital approach used during game development is playtesting. So, what is playtesting and how is it an essential part of game development? Let’s find out.
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Solo dev Mario Malagrino “The psychological pressure is the worst part of game development”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
On his company Twitter account Next Game Level , he introduces himself with a great sense of humor. Game developer from Italy! Although his first game Remote Life was quite successful and his next game Crude already amassed thousands of wishlists on Steam, Malagrino admits to sometimes struggle with motivation.
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