Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

AI-Assisted QA: Streamlining Game Testing

Industry

Gaming (Video & Computer)

Nuanced & Consistent QA

Power up your QA. AI can automate repetitive tasks, identify bugs and performance issues more efficiently, and streamline processes. This allows human testers to focus on creative and complex gameplay evaluation—improving the quality and timeliness of games for studios of all sizes.

The Problem

QA testing is a resource-intensive process. Large studios face challenges scaling their testing efforts for expansive games, while smaller studios may lack the resources to conduct comprehensive testing. These limitations increase the risk of bugs, glitches, and performance issues making it into the final product, leading to delayed releases, additional costs, and diminished player satisfaction.

The AI Opportunity

AI tools complement human testers by automating repetitive bug detection, analyzing gameplay data for anomalies, and prioritizing issues based on their impact, granting human testers more time to focus on gameplay nuances. This ensures testing is more efficient and comprehensive, enabling studios of all sizes to achieve higher-quality outcomes with fewer resources.

Why It Matters

Delivering high-quality games on schedule is essential for player satisfaction and developer reputation. AI-assisted tools reduce repetitive tasks and enhance testing coverage, allowing large studios to scale QA efforts and smaller studios (which comprise the majority of game developers; 57% work in teams of 50 or fewer people) to deliver polished games with limited resources.

Benefits & Impact

Increased Efficiency

Automating repetitive tasks reduces manual workload, allowing testers to dedicate more time to creative and strategic testing.

Improved Game Quality

Early detection of bugs and performance issues minimizes post-launch fixes and enhances player satisfaction.

Scalability and Accessibility

AI supports large studios in scaling their quality assurance efforts and provides cost-effective solutions for smaller teams without dedicated QA resources.

AI Methods & Models

  • Purpose: Identify and flag bugs like graphical glitches, logic errors, and crashes during development.

  • Outcome: Speeds up bug resolution and reduces manual testing.

  • Tools/Models: Anomaly detection algorithms and regression testing frameworks.

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