Compatibility
We test games against the most popular configurations and all major operating systems, English or International. Dependent on your minimum specification, GameInstinct can develop a system of "Top 40" or "Top 50" video and sound configurations to optimize the testing of hardware devices and operating systems to test your game against. Along with this, we can also identify issues that may be useful for tech support or read-me files.

We offer video card testing, sound card testing, emulation, verification, graphic adapter testing, manufacturer and Microsoft driver compatibility, video card stress tests, compatibility testing, minimum/recommended specification discovery, DVD video standards, DVD video formats, etc...

Playability
Playability is the most important factor for a successful game. Games should be challenging, but not frustrating so as to encourage viral marketing among gamers, low churn rates, and high usage. At GameInstinct our staff is comprised of die-hard gamers with vast experience across all type of games testing for industry leaders such as Microsoft and Nintendo. Our testers supply the feedback necessary to ensure game playability is exciting, UI is intuitive, and input controls are optimized for ease of use.

Functionality
Games should perform and function according to original design. Every mission, quest, or task should function properly and give the proper reward. GameInstinct conducts independent validation and verification tests on your game. We test titles to make certain that it follows game specification to the letter.

Functionality services include:
• Multiplayer Testing
• Reliability Testing
• Quality Assurance Testing
• Testing of 3d and 2d Graphics
• Graphic Rendering
• QA Coloring and Texture Functionality Testing
• Game Logic
• Enemy Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Overall Video Game Intelligence functionality testing
• Functionality of the 3d Landscape Including Action Movements, 3d animated Characters, and Objects
• User Interface
• Front End Functionality Testing
• Special Effects
• Camera View

Localization
Is all the text and voice translated properly? GameInstinct is equipped to confirm proper translation of text and voice in a localized console game. We can also test games on international consoles hardware to ensure it runs correctly.
• Globalization Testing
• Internationalization Testing
• International Compatibility Testing
• Locale, Target Region, Geographic Area
• Proper Translations, Cultural Validation Testing, Translation Verification, we test more than 40 languages and
   Local Language Culture Protocols
• Multi-Country Compatibility

Multi-Player
If games are designed to be played across the Internet or local network, we can conduct tests to identify connectivity and network topology issues. These tests ensure games provide a smooth multiplayer gaming experience for end-users.
Playing competitive video games over a network connection with hundreds of competing players simultaneously is a popular past-time with gamers. GameInstinct’s quality assurance multiplayer video game testing labs are able to test games in many different environments and different internet connections; cable, DSL, T1, dialup, wireless and more. Our lab has the ability to stage multiplayer network testing and apply congestion, and traffic load stress tests throughout many systems. Test games in our multiplayer network game testing labs; ideal for PC Games such as Everquest, Quake and World of Warcraft.

Black Box / Ad Hoc
We will do whatever it takes to crash a game, and then document how we did it so that it can be fixed. We can also perform sanity checks to polish a game or to identify whether an early build shows any major problems.
Informal ad-hoc testing varies widely from system to system. Ad hoc testing is appropriate for those seeking testing reliability, portability, usability, alpha testing, beta testing, gamma testing.

Installation
Installation is an end-users first experience with a game. It is critical to make certain games install correctly on a PC, MAC, or Pocket PC device.
GameInstinct provides installation tests on video games to identify problems with various operating systems and hardware configurations. We work with minimum specifications of video games to arrive at a test environment which will provide the most pertinent feedback. Consult with our test team at anytime to get a status update on a project, or request a modification in a test environment.
GameInstinct has the experience, knowledge and lab facilities to provide the most comprehensive video game functionality testing that researches and tests all components of beta video games.

Beta Administration
Once clients reach the development stage cycle where they are interested in receiving feedback from a larger group of users, GameInstinct can manage beta game testing participants. We have experience assembling beta groups, which ultimately provide the most targeted and relevant feedback. We work to discover the intended demographics for video games, and assemble a beta that fits the suitable target audience. We develop questionnaires, provide testimonials, and even hold round table discussions with participants after the beta is complete to deliver clients comprehensive feedback.