
According to Grand Review Research, the popularity of console games in the coming years is expected to be boosted by new and advanced audio-visual devices.
The gaming experience will be enhanced because of high-end sound systems, displays, HDTVs with HDMI ports and inherent wireless connectivity.
Some of the key trends that are expected to change the gaming experience, according to The Guardian, include:
By nature, console games are deeper, having more levels and complexities. Aimed at serious gamers, the console games can go anywhere from 5-6 hours to 400+ hours of playability. You read it right, 400+ hours!
Now to keep a gamer involved for 400+ hours is some kickass retention, considering that the current generation of humans tends to flit from one game to another in the blink of an eye.
Therefore, testing for the game involves more than design, gameplay mechanics, functionalities, and usability. The tester needs to assess the game for its focus, retention capabilities, performance and its sense of purpose to be a success.
As the console gaming industry gets ready for the ninth generation of game consoles with advanced features, testing requirements too are going up. Some of the key trends for 2017 look to be:
Programmers today deliver games faster due to development in the agile environment, as seen with TellTale Games and Eidos Interactive’s latest releases. A testing team that understands agile and is prepared is essential to keep pace and deliver quality on time.
QA team gets involved in Scrum meetings along with development team and governance calls, while developing the game. QA team also provides feedback on the quality of the game to improve its sustainability in the market.
Having the right devices for testing in real-time can improve the results of performance and functionality testing. This gives an accurate picture of how the game will perform in real life and catch errors faster.
While straight through playing during testing is important, it is not enough. A player in real life can play in many ways, and the tester needs to be able to anticipate these moves to make sure the game performs whatever the player’s capability. This requires experienced gamers, testers, and a fresh perspective.
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