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J. N. Rosenfield BoeiraLean Game Development https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9843-5_13

13. Consolidating Knowledge Before Expanding

Julia Naomi Rosenfield Boeira1  
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Winnipeg, MB, Canada
 
If you recall, the book began by covering preconceptions in the game industry regarding Lean and Agile methodologies. This chapter reviews and discusses each of those points:
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    Test automation in games is much more complex than in other software industries.

     
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    The visuals and art cannot be tested automatically.

     
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    Open betas and demos for kids to test the game are much cheaper.

     
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    The current business model in the industry is crazy and based on off-the-shelf games. ...

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