JE7 - Task 2

Compatibility Testing

This aspect of games testing checks if the game runs on the hardware/software it was programmed for such as, The Playstation 4 copy of the game working on the PS4 and not the PC or Xbox, As well as this Testers will check to see if the game is compatible with various accessories such as multiple different first party and - depending on the studio - third party controllers, headsets, keyboards, mouses etc.

Compliance Testing

Testing to make sure the game meets/passes the governing bodies requirements for the game to be acceptable to be released to the public. During this stage Testers will be checking for discrepancies in language translation in case any words that are offensive in another countries native language are not present, Testers will also check through the game for any content above the age rating for the game such as Sexual themes, Drugs and Alcohol, Discrimination etc. If any of these issues are encountered the developers will remove the problematic content or possibly give the game a more mature rating. 

Functionality Testing

Functionality Testing involves making sure the game functions on the software it was created for such as the Consoles operating system e.g. Xbox One and PS4, The game must work on the current and previous system patches and thus all of them must be tested.

Localisation Testing

Localisation testing is the process of screening all the dialogue in the game such as voice acting and subtitles to make sure it doesn't translate into something that either doesn't make sense or is offensive. This phase of testing isn't too complicated as the testers must be bilingual and thus will understand the different languages.

Regression Testing

Regression testing is the process of testing if the previous software developed works with the game and all previous software builds before that, Such as console updates that improve UI stability may slow down the game and impact how it runs, Certain PC operating systems may not have the tools to run the game and the developers must ensure the game does run on the operating systems they want it to run on.

Soak Testing

Soak testing involves making sure the game runs at the same optimal performance as it does when it has been running for an extended period of time, Soak testing ensures the game doesn't lose any memory during play which can lead to a hindrance in gameplay.