{"product_id":"gamers-testing-games-ryan-fairley-9781069959102","title":"Gamers Testing Games: A Gamer's Journey Inside the World of Game QA","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat's it really like to test video games as a gamer? It's brain numbing, repetitive work under the pressure of timelines and absurdly stressful situations - but it's worth it to be so close to the game. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost gamers have heard about the long hours of crunch time and the sky high expectations of employers. What's less known is the fine balancing act between two communities: The players with high expectations eagerly waiting for the game to launch versus the studios focused on pushing out games for profit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over fifteen years of game industry experience Ryan Fairley offers real on-the-job stories to describe the trials, camaraderie, and absurdity that are embodied in the game industry. Part memoir and part how-to guide for beginners, each chapter details how games are tested and the links between game quality and expectation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside these pages, you'll discover: \u003cbr\u003e- Why gamers' instincts, their curiosity, competitiveness, and attention to detail-make them the perfect testers.\u003cbr\u003e- How games are actually tested, from early builds and bug reports to the art of breaking things on purpose.\u003cbr\u003e- When to ask for more time and who to negotiate with to shrink the gap between game quality and gamer expectations.\u003cbr\u003e- The relationship between testers and their player communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlus plenty of true stories that could only happen inside a game tester's life, because no two game launches are ever the same. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for readers of: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Press Reset, and Console Wars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ryan Fairley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1069959103\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781069959102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Good Rune Games\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Ryan Fairley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066814673151,"sku":"9781069959102","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_30ab4cdc-41a0-4d42-a35a-377b9ea9e997.jpg?v=1768680697","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gamers-testing-games-ryan-fairley-9781069959102","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}