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2. Game testing - Wikipedia

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   Game testing, also called quality assurance (QA) testing within the video game industry, is a software testing process for quality control of video games. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The primary function of game testing is the discovery and documentation of software defects .

3. Playtest - Wikipedia

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   The beta is nearly identical to the actual game itself, but includes items that are on their way to being released in the full game. The purpose of this beta is to test those items before their release, to ensure that they are balanced and fair; in this way, the game is constantly being playtested despite the fact that it has been released. [7]

4. Video game development - Wikipedia

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   The quality assurance is carried out by game testers. A game tester analyzes video games to document software defects as part of a quality control. Testing is a highly technical field requiring computing expertise and analytic competence. [101] [114] The testers ensure that the game falls within the proposed design: it both works and is ...

5. Beta - Infocenter FAQ

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   Here at Beta Central, you'll discover opportunities to participate in testing our absolutely latest software, services and sites and take the opportunity to help shape these products before they become general release (or GM). What is a beta? A beta is a pre-release version of any given product that's not yet been qualified for general ...

6. Software release life cycle - Wikipedia

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   The software release life cycle is the process of developing, testing, and distributing a software product (e.g., an operating system).It typically consists of several stages, such as pre-alpha, alpha, beta, and release candidate, before the final version, or "gold", is released to the public.

7. Early access - Wikipedia

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   Early access, also known as alpha access, alpha founding, paid alpha, or game preview, is a funding model in the video game industry by which consumers can purchase and play a game in the various pre-release development cycles, such as pre-alpha, alpha, and/or beta, while the developer is able to use those funds to continue further development on the game.