Network Performance Assessment and Testing for Multi-Player Games

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Business Challenge

A major software publisher asked Experis Game Solutions to assess possible bandwidth issues for multi-player game. The game would need to be tested on every possible networking/multiplayer scenario as possible in order to ensure customers with varying internet/data plans would be able to play together without issue.

Solutions

The Experis Game Solutions team concluded that network performance testing needed to take place. The team conducted the following tests:

  • Captured bandwidth usage of the title while using available tools
  • Manipulated the bandwidth availability to ensure the title met the minimum certification requirement for online play
  • Tested all the features the title uses (voice chat, lobbies, joining, leaving, etc.) to ensure they work properly

Results

Through prompt and thorough testing, the Experis Game Solutions team was able to provide the client with the title bandwidth usage to advise them of their current usage limitations. The team communicated to the publisher that their title was using more bandwidth than a standard title in order to address possible future issues.

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