EA reportedly kills Apex Legends' UK-based QA team
Game Developer
APRIL 11, 2024
50 contract workers have allegedly been let go from Apex Legends' QA team in the UK, weeks before their contracts expire.
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QA staff at Xbox support dev Experis successfully vote to unionize
Game Developer
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Despite alleged anti-union behavior from management, the QA team at Experis Game Solutions formed their union and are now drawing up a contract.
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600 more Activision QA workers unionize
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 8, 2024
Another swath of Activision QA workers has unionized, as the Communication Workers of America announced today that Microsoft has voluntarily recognized a union for workers at Activision Central Quality Assurance. Read more
Nintendo makes cuts to US QA contractors
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 27, 2024
Nintendo of America is reorganizing its QA team, as Kotaku reports the company is conducting a "massive" downsizing of the contractor base at its Redmond, Washington headquarters.
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Microsoft will bargain with unionized QA staff amidst mass layoffs
Game Developer
JANUARY 19, 2023
In light of MIcrosoft's mass layoffs, QA staff at its subsidiary studios are working for a better outcome.
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QA workers at Activision Blizzard call for an end to bug quotas
Game Developer
DECEMBER 8, 2022
QA staff at Activision Blizzard's Texas and Minnesota offices want to stop being required to hit inconsistent quotas and more transparency from management.
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EA lays off hundreds of QA workers from Baton Rouge office
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The entire QA team at EA's Baton Rouge office was reportedly let go without warning.
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ZeniMax Studios' QA workers to vote on unionization
Game Developer
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Another union is being formed, this time by QA workers at ZeniMax Studios.
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A Black QA tester's perspective | Black Voices Progress Report
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
However, an anonymous QA tester tells us what it's like being Black in a role that frequently does not command proper respect, regardless of who's filling it. You can read more about the project and check the other entries on this page. Read more
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Keywords Studios' unionised Dragon Age QA team laid off
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Dublin-based Keywords Studios has laid off its Dragon Age: Dreadwolf QA team contracted to assist BioWare Edmonton in Canada. Last year, the QA workers joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union, making the group the first game industry union in Canada.
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Activision Blizzard to end hybrid work for QA employees
GamesIndustry.biz
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Activision Blizzard is ending its hybrid work model for QA staffers next month. The mandate will result in quality assurance employees in Minneapolis, Austin, and El Segundo returning to office work full-time. Read more
Room 8 unveils Highlight QA
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 20, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Services provider Room 8 has launched Highlight QA, its new quality assurance studio. The division will be a part of the firm's QA Service Line, which the head of QA SL Octavia Vasilescu, QA director Martyn Sibley and QA director Robert Lato will oversee.
Cutting QA Cost - Insights on Outsourcing vs Inhouse Teams
Rocket Brush Studio
APRIL 25, 2024
This analysis sheds light on software testing cost savings and delves into aspects such as QA software testing salary, software tester salary, and software testing tool cost, providing a thorough understanding of budgeting for quality assurance.
Overcoming Inadequate Software QA Test Coverage Challenges
Rocket Brush Studio
MARCH 27, 2024
Discover efficient methods to overcome common QA test coverage challenges and ensure a high-quality product launch in 2024.
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Microsoft voluntarily recognizes 600-strong Activision Blizzard QA union
Game Developer
MARCH 11, 2024
'We all want to build long term, sustainable careers in this industry and having a seat at the table.'
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How to Effectively Manage an Offshore QA Team
Rocket Brush Studio
JANUARY 31, 2023
Hiring an offshore quality assurance (QA) team is one way to help your business succeed. Offshore QA teams can be invaluable assets that help reduce costs and expand your company's reach. In this blog post, we'll go over the benefits and challenges of hiring an offshore QA team.
Tips and tricks for building a QA portfolio
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 10, 2023
Portfolios aren’t something you would normally associate with QA roles. However, with QA being a technical and skilled role, it stands to reason that a curated selection of your quality assurance skills might serve to help you on your journey to land a QA role within the games industry. Read more.
Zenimax QA workers form union
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 3, 2023
Microsoft is now the second AAA gaming publisher to see unionization in its workforce, as Zenimax Workers United and the Communications Workers of America today announced that a supermajority of roughly 300 QA developers across Zenimax's US operations came out in favor of unionization.
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Efficient Log Analysis with ChatGPT: Boosting QA Efficiency
Rocket Brush Studio
JUNE 13, 2023
Log analysis is a critical aspect of the quality assurance (QA) process, enabling testers and developers to uncover defects, diagnose issues, and enhance application performance. To meet the growing demand for efficient and accurate log analysis, organizations are increasingly adopting automated log data analysis like ChatGPT.
Report: EA fires 200 Apex Legends QA testers
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
More than 200 QA staffers who mostly worked on Apex Legends were laid off. As reported by Kotaku , EA's Baton Rouge, Louisiana office has made its quality assurance team redundant. Sources said the employment notice came from an unscheduled and mandatory meeting with their contract firm, Magnit Global. Read more
Activision Blizzard QA workers protest "more stressful" return-to-office policy
Game Developer
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Activision Blizzard will kick off its 2024 by ending its hybrid work policy and fully embracing a return to the office.
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Device-Based Compatibility Testing Solutions to Look for in Your Game QA PartnerÂ
iXie gaming
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Here, you may need to collaborate with a game QA partner to thoroughly test your game across multiple platforms and devices. But what are some device-based compatibility testing solutions you should look out for in your game QA partner? Device Inventory How many devices has the game QA partner worked with before?
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Top 10 Best Software Testing QA Companies in USA for 2023
Rocket Brush Studio
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
To ensure that software products meet the specified requirements, are free of errors, and comply with industry regulations, software QA testing has become an essential component of the software development process. In today's rapidly-evolving technological landscape, the need for high-quality software products is more crucial than ever.
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Povilas Svetovas, QA engineer at Nordcurrent on the state of play in QA today
Game Development News
MARCH 15, 2023
QA has come a long way in recent years, but with issues around representation, automation and underappreciation, have things come far enough?
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QA staff at Forza Motorsport support dev Experis are unionizing
Game Developer
OCTOBER 23, 2023
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.
Team17 loses CEO, sees "significant losses" from company restructure
Game Developer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The Worms developer is undergoing redundancies that's resulted in the loss of its CEO and much of its QA staff.
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Top 5 Benefits of Nearshore QA Testing in 2023
Rocket Brush Studio
JUNE 25, 2023
What is it about nearshore QA testing that makes it so appealing? Gone are the days when skill-set availability and language compatibility were challenging when working with a nearshore partner. The situation has improved, and many companies are embracing offshore and nearshore testing.
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Adam Rush, QA partnership manager at Keywords Studios on the state of play in QA today
Game Development News
MARCH 19, 2023
QA has come a long way in recent years, but with issues around representation, automation and underappreciation, have things come far enough?
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The Rise of QA and Testing Center of Excellence in 2024
Rocket Brush Studio
JULY 28, 2023
This calls for unmatched quality assurance , reduced time-to-market, and reliability - something the traditional QA process may not deliver. Product businesses today need to stand up to agility and scale to keep up with the demands of their users.
9 Popular Video Game Testing Tools in the Market to Level Up Your Game QAÂ
iXie gaming
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Join us as we review some popular video game testing tools to level up your game QA or quality assurance. Also, it supports integration with several testing frameworks and offers an avenue for automated testing, strengthening game QA efforts. These game-testing tools can help you level up your game QA.
Rising Star – Dan Ahern, QA analyst at Mediatonic Games
Game Development News
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Dan Ahern, QA analyst at Mediatonic Games, tells us all about his non-traditional route into the games industry, and encourages others to take the leap
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QA staff at ZeniMax Studios unanimously votes to unionize
Game Developer
JANUARY 3, 2023
That's one way to ring in the new year.
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Console Game QA 101: Basic Tips & StrategiesÂ
iXie gaming
JULY 23, 2023
Quality assurance, often known as QA, is an extremely important process that ensures a problem-free gaming experience and the absence of annoying bugs and other issues. The post Console Game QA 101: Basic Tips & Strategies appeared first on iXie Gaming.
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Cloud Imperium reportedly hit with layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
As reported by Game Developer , former employees have shared that they have been made redundant on LinkedIn, including level designer Dane Kubicka , Austin QA lead Vincent Sinatra and Austin senior QA analyst Andrew Rexroth. Star Citizen's game director, Todd Papy, also left the company last week according to his LinkedIn profile.
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Software Scalability Testing - Key to Overcoming QA Blockage
Rocket Brush Studio
MAY 9, 2024
Software scalability testing emerges as a pivotal strategy to preemptively identify and amend quality assurance bottlenecks.
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Erik Hittenhausen, chief service officer at Testronic on the state of play in QA today
Game Development News
MARCH 17, 2023
QA has come a long way in recent years, but with issues around representation, automation and underappreciation, have things come far enough?
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Build A Rocket Boy reportedly facing layoffs
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
As reported by PCGamesN , redundancies have allegedly affected an unknown number of staff across multiple departments, including publishing, QA, and art across the developer's three studios in Edinburgh, Budapest, and Montpellier. Everywhere developer Build A Rocket Boy has reportedly been hit with layoffs.
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Hyperautomation 2.0 - A Modern-Day Vision to QA in 2024
Rocket Brush Studio
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Hyperautomation 2.0 emerges as a transformative force, redefining traditional testing methodologies. It aims to automate end-to-end validation processes using core AI technologies and address challenges such as daily release cycles.
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Transformative Role of AI in QA Functional Testing in 2024
Rocket Brush Studio
MARCH 13, 2024
Recent studies indicate a reduction in test case generation time by up to 50% while expanding test coverage and accuracy. Additionally, organizations report up to a 25% decrease in overall testing costs due to optimizing resources and reducing manual efforts.
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Bossa Studios lays off one third of its staff
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 5, 2024
Sources shared a list of 19 people that were affected by the redundancies, mostly in QA and production roles as well as non-UK employees. UK developer Bossa Studios has laid off around one third of its staff, GamesIndustry.biz has learned.
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