## QUALITY ASSURANCE Canonical URL: https://side.inc/services/quality-assurance Provider: Side (https://side.inc) --- ### 6.5 ### M Hours QA Testing in 10 years ### 1600 ### + Compliance Titles ### 1400 ### + Functional QA Titles ![](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/24135323/Background-Image.png) ## DELIVERING CUSTOM QA SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE Quality issues can create obstacles to game success before and after release. We’ve built our business around removing them through quality assurance and ensuring the highest quality game is ready for launch. From development to post-release, our decades of experience will guide you past the pitfalls so you can get your game released on time and as planned. [GET IN TOUCH](https://side.inc/contact) ![ptw-side](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/03082653/Top-Background-D-Image-4.png) FUNCTIONALITY TESTING FUNCTIONALITY TESTING CERTIFICATION TESTING COMPATIBILITY TESTING DEV QA AUTOMATION LIVE OPS PLAYTESTING PENETRATION TESTING USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING SOFTWARE TESTING ![ptw-side](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/clip-path.svg) With over 30 years of game testing experience, we discover those show-stopping bugs before they happen. Our tried and tested methodologies can help protect both your game revenue and your reputation. We have the global scale and flexibility to meet any of your QA goals. 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[VIEW PROJECTS](https://side.inc/projects) [ ![project image 4](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/21163320/CYGNI-ALL-GUNS-BLAZINGLowQuality.jpg)![project image 4](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/21163320/CYGNI-ALL-GUNS-BLAZING.jpg) ### CYGNI: ALL GUNS BLAZING ](https://side.inc/projects/cygni-all-guns-blazing) [VIEW PROJECTS](https://side.inc/projects) ###### QUALITY ASSURANCE ## FROM THE LAB [VISIT THE LAB](https://side.inc/lab) [ ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Banner545x420-3.jpg)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Banner545x420-3.jpg) November 20, 2025 ## Meet the Team: Afonso Maia QUALITY ASSURANCE ](https://side.inc/lab/meet-the-team-afonso-maia) [ ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Banner545x420-2.jpg)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Banner545x420-2.jpg) October 15, 2025 ## Making Sense of Player Feedback at Scale QUALITY ASSURANCE ](https://side.inc/lab/playtesting-ai-technical-brief) [ ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Banner545x420-1.jpg)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Banner545x420-1.jpg) October 7, 2025 ## Why Emotional Intelligence is Crucial for QA in the Age of AI QUALITY ASSURANCE ](https://side.inc/lab/importance-of-emotional-intelligence-in-age-of-ai) ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Banner545x420-3.jpg)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Banner545x420-3.jpg) November 20, 2025 ## Meet the Team: Afonso Maia QUALITY ASSURANCE ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Banner545x420-2.jpg)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Banner545x420-2.jpg) October 15, 2025 ## Making Sense of Player Feedback at Scale QUALITY ASSURANCE ![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Banner545x420-1.jpg)![side-ptw-news-image](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Banner545x420-1.jpg) October 7, 2025 ## Why Emotional Intelligence is Crucial for QA in the Age of AI QUALITY ASSURANCE VISIT THE LAB ## EXPLOREMORE ![game-development](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20132715/game-dev-icon.svg) ![game-development](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29062942/game-dev-icon-mob.svg) ## GAME DEVELOPMENT ![art-production](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20133201/audio-prod-icon.svg) ![art-production](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/06122210/art-prod-icon-mob-4.svg) ## ART PRODUCTION ![localization](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20133006/localization-icon.svg) ![localization](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29064028/localization-icon-mob.svg) ## LOCALIZATION ![audio-production](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Audio-Icon-1-1.svg) ![audio-production](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/audio-mob-icon-1.svg) ## AUDIO PRODUCTION ![player-support](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20133042/player-support-icon.svg) ![player-support](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29064106/player-support-icon-mob.svg) ## PLAYER SUPPORT ![localization-qa](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20132924/localization-qa-icon.svg) ![localization-qa](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29063844/localization-qa-icon-mob.svg) ## LOCALIZATION QA ![datasets](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20132755/datasets-icon.svg) ![datasets](https://d1r5h1ay0no5pj.cloudfront.net/side/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/29063043/datasets-icon-mob.svg) ## DATASETS ## YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED What is game quality assurance (QA)? Game quality assurance (QA) is the systematic process of testing video games to identify and document bugs, glitches, and performance issues before and even after release. QA goes well beyond basic functionality testing. It evaluates gameplay mechanics, performance optimization, user experience, and overall player satisfaction. The primary goal is to ensure games meet quality standards and provide a smooth, engaging experience for players. QA teams test everything from core gameplay features and audio systems to user interfaces and compatibility across different platforms and devices. What's the difference between QC and QA in game development? Why is QA important for games? Why should we outsource our game QA instead of keeping it in-house? 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